The accused applied for judicial interim release on a bail review after previously consenting to detention on charges including possession of a loaded prohibited firearm and breach of a lifetime firearms prohibition order.
The accused proposed a release plan involving two sureties, including his mother and a former employer, with supervision and potential electronic monitoring.
The court found the Crown’s case to be strong and concluded that the proposed supervision plan contained significant gaps that created a substantial risk of reoffending.
Given the accused’s prior firearms convictions and repeated breaches of prohibition orders, detention remained necessary for public safety.
The court also found detention justified on the tertiary ground to maintain confidence in the administration of justice.
