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{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEREVI VANANALAGI, ROPATE NAISUA AND IOWANE}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SALACAKAU }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 on the 6th day of January 2010 at 437 Waimanu Road,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Samabula in the Central Division unlawfully and without colour of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 right but not so as to be guilty of stealing, took to their own use}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 motor}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 vehicle registrat ion number DP 748, the property of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 STEPHEN JOHN PAUL}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 . \par \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 THIRD COUNT \par Statement of Offence \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 : contrary to section 293(1)(b) of the}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Penal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Code, Act 17. \par \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Particulars of Offence}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par SEREVI VANANALAGI, ROPATE NAISUA, IOWANE SALACAKAU}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 and SAMUELA RAKOPETA }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 on the 7th day of January 2010 at the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Niranjans Service Station, Walu Bay in the Central Division, robbed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 one }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 AMIT PRASAD}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 of cash $146.20, 7x lighters valued at $23.25,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 assorted cigarettes valued at $189.75, a Digicel Phone valued at}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 $50.00, assorted recharge cards valued at $160.00 and a cash till}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 valued at $65.00 all to the total value of $634.40 and immediately}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 before and after such robbery did use personal violence on the said}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 AMIT PRASAD. \par \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 FOURTH COUNT \par Statement of Offence \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE: }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 contrary to section 293(1)(b) of the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Penal Code, Act 17. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Particulars of Offence}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEREVI VANANALAGI, ROPATE NAISUA, IOWANE SALACAKAU}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 and SAMUELA RAKOPETA }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 on the 7th day of January 2010 at the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Total Service Station, Vivrass Plaza in the Central Division, robbed}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 one }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SANJIWAN SAMI}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 of cash $399.00 and immediately before and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 after such robbery did use personal violence on the said }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SANJIWAN}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SAMI}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 . \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 FIFTH COUNT \par Statement of Offence}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 RESISTING ARREST}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 : contrary to section 247 (b) of the Penal Code,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Act 17.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Particulars of Offence}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEREVI VANANALAGI,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 on the 7th day of January at Korovou in the}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Eastern Division, resisted the unlawful apprehension by }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 S/CPL 2243}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SAMISONI }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 who was in the due execution of his duty. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SIXTH COUNT \par Statement of Offence}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVING LICENCE}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 :}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 contrary to section 56(3) and 114 of the Land Transport Act 35 of}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 1998.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Particulars of Offence}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEREVI VANANALAGI}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 , on the 6th day of January 2010 at 437}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Waimanu Road, Samabula in the Central Division drove a motor}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 vehicle registration number DP 748 without a valid driving licence. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEVENTH COUNT \par Statement of Offence}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN CONTRAVENTION OF THIRD}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 PARTY POLICY RISKS}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 : contrary to section 4(1)(2) of the Motor}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Vehicle and [Third Party Insurance] Act 177. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Particulars of Offence}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 SEREVI VANANALAGI, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 on the 6th day of January 2010 at 437}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Waimanu Road, Samabula in the Central Division drove a motor}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 vehicle registration number DP 748 along Grantham Road without a}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Third Party Policy Risk. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 2.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 A plea has not being put to the accuseds yet, but if they are pleading not guilty, the trial will probably be heard before June next year. They first appeared in court on 7th May 2010, and have being remanded in custody since the n. They applied for bail in Miscellaneous Case No. 087, 092 and 093 of 2010, but I will deliver a joint ruling on the matter, because they were jointly charged in High Court Criminal Case No. HAC 91 of 2010. On the 22nd July 2010, I declined their bail ap plication and said I will deliver my reasons. These are my reasons. \par \par 3.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 It is well settled that the primary consideration for the grant of bail is whether or not they will turn up in court, on the date arranged, to take up their trial (section 17(2), Bail Act 2002). The factors to be considered in determining whether or not t o grant bail are contained in Section 19 of the Bail Act. \par \par 4.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Serevi Vananalagi}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 relied on the following grounds for his bail application:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 to find a counsel of his choice; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 to support a sickly father: \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 the only sole breadwinner in the family; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 would like to attend a medical check-up. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par 5.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Ropate Naisua relied on the following grounds for his bail application: \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 to find a counsel of his choice; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 to prepare for his defence. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Iowane Salacakau relied on the following grounds for his bail application;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 bail was granted in the Magistrate Court, so bail should be granted by the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 High Court; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 ask for similar bail conditions as imposed in the Magistrate Court; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 he has no pending charges; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 has no previous convictions. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par 7.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Samuela Rakopeta relied on the following grounds for his bail application; \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 bail was granted by the Magistrate Court, so bail should be granted by the High Court; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 can provide a surety; \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 promise to attend all court proceedings. \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 I have carefully read and considered all the written and verbal submissions advanced by the parties. I have also read the affidavits submitted by the parties. Most of the applicants}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 grounds of bail were similar. \par \par 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 As for Serevi Vananal agi, he has four previous convictions. According to the prosecution, he has several pending cases, that is, CF 1291/04; CF 2006/08; CF 1209/08 and CF 999/08, presumably in the Magistrate Courts. The file numbers indicated that the above files are from 200 4 and 2008. In other words, he had pending 2004 and 2008 criminal files, when he allegedly committed the offences in High Court Criminal Case No. HAC 91 of 2010. So, for Serevi, the issue becomes one of public safety and public security. Will the public in terest and safety require him to remain in custody, pending the trial dates? Will his continued remand enhance the protection of the community? \par \par 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Ropate Naisua is not new to the criminal justice system. He has 19 previous convictions, at the age of 22 ye ars. According to the prosecution, 9 of the previous convictions were similar to the charges he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 s currently facing. He escaped from lawful custody on 23.2.07 and 17.8.07. Although he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, he allegedly confessed to three }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 offences in two days. The question of public safety and protection arises? Will the public interest and its safety, require Ropate to be remanded in custody until trial date? \par \par 11.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Iowane Salacakau is 18 yea rs old. He has no previous convictions. But according to the prosecution, the accused had four pending criminal files, presumably in the Magistrate Courts, that is, CF 1989/08; CF 1579/09; CF 17/09 and 18/09. The pending files involved }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 burglary and larceny}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 resisting arrest}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 etc. The file numbers indicated these were pending 2008 and 2009 cases. Although, Salacakau has no previous convictions and is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, he nevertheless al legedly committed the offences in High Court Criminal Case No. HAC 91 of 2010, when four criminal cases were pending against him. His bail application therefore becomes a matter of whether or not the public, will be secure if he is bailed? In other words, what does the public interest or public safety require, in view of his bail application? \par \par 12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Samuela Rakopeta is no stranger to the criminal justice system. At the age of 24 years, he has accumulated 15 previous convictions. According to the prosecution, 8 of those previous convictions are somewhat similar to the present charges he}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 s facing. According to the prosecution, he has pending cases against him. In High Court Criminal Case No. HAC 91 of 2010, he allegedly confessed to two }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 i n a day. His case therefore becomes one of public safety. Will the protection of the public be enhanced if he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 s remanded in custody? \par \par 13.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 I have carefully considered the accuseds}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767 '}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 bail application. In my view, their case impinges on the issue of public saf ety. Although all of them are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, as a matter of public interest and public safety, they are all remanded in custody, until the trial date. In any future bail application, exceptional grounds must be shown before bail is granted. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 \f37\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 Salesi Temo \par ACTING JUDGE \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10883767 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 AT Suva }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 5th August 2010}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10883767\charrsid10883767 \par }}