Problem
Olivia, aged 44, is a full-time career. She has been charged with the murder of her husband Donald who had an incurable tumour in his brain. Olivia's husband asked her to help him die. She has one previous conviction for shoplifting 12 years previously and complied with her bail conditions. Olivia lives alone but has family in New Zealand.
1) Explain which factors and conditions are likely to be considered when deciding bail for Olivia.
2) Explain the considerations that help determine whether or not a criminal suspect will be granted bail or kept on remand
3) Explain the conditions that may be placed when bail is granted.
4) Explain the conditions that may be placed when bail is granted.
Analysis of the factors and conditions that are likely to be considered when deciding bail for Olivia and of the conditions that may be placed if bail is granted, illustrating the key legal rules applicable.
Throughout the assignment you will generally have demonstrated a very good understanding of the subject knowledge using relevant sources as evidence.