Case: Bail granted for Serious drug charges.
Our client’s house was raided and large commercial quantity of drugs was allegedly found. This quantity makes bail unlikely given the almost certain prospects of a term of imprisonment if found guilty. Client had to show exceptional circumstances why bail should be granted.
Charges/ Ch1 (trafficking of a large commercial quantity of drugs)
Result/ Bail Granted – exceptional circumstances found
Our lawyer advised client to run a self represented bail application which is usually unsuccessful and to preserve a later more considered bail application with legal representation. Our lawyer however assisted by arranging a surety of $200,000, stable accommodation and providing prior guidance to our client. Police also did not allege our client was an unacceptable risk and the magistrate granted bail.