9/5/2019
START DATE
END DATE
1-Oct-19
THE QUEEN v. WILLIAM FRANKLYN SMITH
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
S. Subair Williams J
Ms. Maria Sofianos
Ms. Elizabeth Christopher
FACTS OF THE CASE:
William Franklyn Smith was convicted of attempted and actual unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under 14 and sexual exploitation of a young person by a person in a position of trust. His bail applications pending sentence and appeal were refused due to the serious nature of the crimes and the likelihood of a custodial sentence exceeding three years
SUMMARY:
issues regarding bail application procedures and interpretation of legal principles surrounding bail for serious offences
OUTCOMES:
outcomes included the refusal of bail based on the seriousness of the offenses and pending custodial sentence
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Defendant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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THE QUEEN v. WILLIAM FRANKLYN SMITH
William Franklyn Smith was convicted of attempted and actual unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under 14 and sexual exploitation of a young person by a person in a position of trust. His bail applications pending sentence and appeal were refused due to the serious nature of the crimes and the likelihood of a custodial sentence exceeding three years