Adams v The Queen

[2020] SASC 168

Supreme Court of South Australia

(Criminal: Application)

ADAMS v THE QUEEN

[2020] SASC 168

Reasons for Decision of The Honourable Justice Livesey (ex tempore)

8 September 2020

CRIMINAL LAW - PROCEDURE - BAIL - REVOCATION, VARIATION, REVIEW AND APPEAL

The applicant was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug (ecstasy) and unlawful possession. Bail was applied for and refused in the Magistrates Court. Pursuant to s 14 of the Bail Act 1985 (SA) the applicant made an application in the Supreme Court seeking a review of the order of the Magistrate refusing him bail.

Held, allowing the application; bail is granted.

Controlled Substances Act 1984 (SA); Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA); Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA) s 68, referred to.
R v Hayes [2018] SASC 114; R v Webb [2019] SASC 8, considered.

ADAMS v THE QUEEN
[2020] SASC 168