R v Marcus [2016] NSWCCA 237

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: R v Marcus [2016] NSWCCA 237 Hearing dates: 21 October 2016 Date of orders: 21 October 2016 Decision date: 26 October 2016 Before: Hoeben CJ at CL at [1] R A Hulme J at [41] Wilson J at [42] Decision: Bail refused. Catchwords: Bail Act 2013 – Detention Application by Crown – attempted murder and a firearm offence – accused and complainant members of rival criminal gangs – likely delay before trial not excessive – strong Crown case – inapplicability of "principle of restraint" – "show cause" test not made out – alternatively accused would constitute an unacceptable risk if released on bail. Legislation Cited: Bail Act 2013 – ss 16A, 16B, 50, 68 Crimes Act 1900 – ss 29, 33(1)(a), 93T(4A) Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW) – s 68A Criminal Appeal Act 1912 – s 5D Cases Cited: Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Mawad [2015] NSWCCA 227 R v Budiman (1997) 97 A Crim R 548 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Louizos [2008] NSWCA 220 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Louizos [2008] NSWCA 271 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Tikomaimaleya [2015] NSWCA 83 DPP v SKA (formerly DPP v AZ) [2009] NSWCA 51 R v Roberts & Lardner (1997) 97 A Crim R 456 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Regina – Applicant Crown Samer Marcus - Respondent Representation: Counsel: E Balodis – Applicant Crown AJ Karim - Respondent