Bail Deck Flashcards
s.7 BA2000: When is a defendant bailable as of right? (2)
- When charged with offence not punishable by imprisonment
- charged with offence <3yrs unless
- assault on child
- male assaults female
- s.49 Domestic Violence Act (breach PO)
A defendant who is charged with an offence punishable by imprisonment is not bailable as of right if the defendant has been previously convicted of an offence punishable by death or imprisonment.
True or False?
TRUE
s.8 BA2000: When considering if there is just cause for continued detention, what 3 ‘risks’ must the court take into account?
Clue: ‘Whether defendant will or may…’
Whether defendant will/may:
- fail to appear
- interfere with witnesses/evidence
- offend while on bail
BA2000 s.8: In considering if there is ‘just cause’ for continued detention under subsection (1), the court may take into account the following 8 things:
- Seriousness of the offence
- Seriousness of punishment
- Strength of evidence
- Character & past conduct
- History of offending while on bail
- Length of time before hearing
- Prejudice to defendant
- Special matters
s.10 of the Bail Act 2000 relates to ‘Restriction on Bail’ to in regards to ‘specified offences.’ Who do these restrictions apply to?
A defendant who is charged with specified offence & has one or more previous conviction for a specified offence. (same or different)
s.10 & s.12 both refer to ‘Restriction on bail’: If defendant with previous conviction for specified offence charged with further specified offence. Who may order the release on bail of a defendant subject to s.10 or s.12?
Only A High Court or District Court Judge.
According to s.10 BA2000, what must the defendant satisfy the Judge (on the balance of probabilities) that he or she will not do while on bail or remanded at large?
CLUE: ‘Commit any offences involving…’ (2)
commit any offence involving:
- violence against or…
- danger to the safety of, another person.
What are the 2 primary considerations a judge must consider when considering bail or a remand at large under s.10 & s.12 BA2000? (2)
protect the safety of:
- public
- victim(s)
What did the amendments to the BA2000 in September 2013, do for those accused of serious offences in regards to being to be granted bail?
Reversed the burden of proof. (defendant to prove they should be released on bail)
s.12(1)(a) BA2000, deals with further restriction on bail in certain cases. What four circumstances must exist under (a) for this to apply to a defendant? (4)
Clue: #1 -Over Of or over 17 years of age
- -over 17 years
- -CA1961 offence (>3 years)
- -on bail or at large for another CA offence >3 years
- -previously received a sentence of imprisonment
s.12(1)(b) BA2000, deals with further restriction on bail in certain cases. What 4 circumstances must exist under (b) for this to apply to a defendant?
Clue: #1 -Over Of or over 17 years of age
- over 17 years
- CA1961 offence (>3 years)
- -14 sentences of imprisonment
- previous convicted of offence (>3yrs) committed while on bail or at large.
According to s.12(5) BA2000, what must the defendant satisfy the Judge (on the balance of probabilities) that he or she will not do while on bail or remanded at large?
commit any offence involving:
- violence against
- danger to the safety of, any other person.
OR
- burglary/other serious property offence.
For the purposes of s.12(5) BA2000, what does ‘serious property offence’ mean?
- Part 10 of the CA1961
- >7 years imprisonment
For the purposes of s.12 BA2000, does a sentence of imprisonment include corrective training?
Yes.
s.15 BA2000, Granting of bail to defendant who is 17 years of age: A court that remands a defendant at any stage of the proceedings, including sentencing, must release the defendant on bail or subject to such conditions as it thinks fit if… (2)
- appears 17 years of age
- no previous imprisonment
(applies to under 17 years charged with/convicted of any offence in a District Court or High Court.)