Judgments
| Case #: 71 of 2023 Freda Hart v The Commissioner of Police et.al. | |
Criminal appeal - Possession of an unlicensed firearm - Possession of ammunition - Application for an extension of time within to appeal - Factors to consider for an application for an extension of time within to appeal - Appeal against sentence - Contested trial - Not guilty plea - Intended Appellant with medical condition - Fresh evidence - Prevalence of firearms - Seriousness of the offence - Age of the offender - Elderly appellant - Whether a custodial sentence of 1 year imprisonment was unduly harsh given the offender\\\'s age and medical condition - Whether the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is unable to manage and treat the intended appellant’s medical condition - Whether the Court has jurisdiction to interfere with the sentence - Whether the Court has jurisdiction to interfere with the sentence on the basis of the intended appellant’s medical condition - Rule 19 of the Correctional Officers (Code of Conduct) Rules, 2014 - Rule 12 of the Correctional Services (Inmates) Rules, 2014 Pending before Privy Council?: no |
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| Written / Magisterial Criminal / Possession of Firearm Matter by Justice(s) Hon. Sir Michael Barnett, P; Hon Mr. Justice Isaacs, JA: and Hon. Madam Justice Charles, JA | Date Added: 15/08/2023 |