The accused, an 18-year-old with no criminal record, sought a bail review after being detained on firearms and drug charges.
The Justice of the Peace had denied bail solely on the tertiary ground, finding that public confidence would be undermined if released, despite a strong bail plan involving his parents as sureties.
The Superior Court granted the review, holding that the Justice of the Peace erred by failing to consider the strength of the bail plan and the accused's personal circumstances within the tertiary ground analysis.
The accused was released on strict house arrest with increased sureties.
