Herbert Gomba v The State

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the respondent proved on a balance of probabilities that there is a likelihood of applicant absconding if admitted to bail","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's ties to place of trial, assets, means of travel, strength of State case, seriousness of offence"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the respondent established that applicant is likely to interfere with witnesses and evidence","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's former position as Mayor, alleged threatening phone calls, lack of specific evidence"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the respondent established that the applicant is likely to commit similar offences if admitted to bail","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"No previous convictions, no allegations of similar offences after ceasing to be Mayor, ongoing investigations"}

Background