This decision concerns a fresh bail application by Daniel Keefe, charged with second-degree murder, following an initial denial.
The Crown conceded a material change in circumstances due to the passage of time.
The court assessed the bail plan against the secondary and tertiary grounds for detention under the Criminal Code.
The proposed sureties (Keefe's mother and aunt) were found to lack sufficient awareness of their undertaking's gravity, and their proposed plan was deemed unrealistic and inconsistent with information about Keefe's mental health.
The court found a substantial likelihood that Keefe could interfere with the administration of justice and that his release would bring the administration of justice into disrepute, given the serious charge and the strength of the Crown's case.
The application for bail was dismissed, and Keefe was ordered to remain in detention.