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Tom has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm upon his girlfriend, Lisa, with whom he has a child. He has pleaded not guilty, and the case has been adjourned for trial. Tom has a bail condition not to contact Lisa. However, the police receive a report from Lisa’s mother that Tom is at Lisa’s flat. Upon arrival, the police arrest Tom on suspicion of breaching his bail condition. Tom admits to visiting Lisa at her request because their child was ill, and Lisa confirms this account. The police allege that Tom has breached his bail condition. Which of the following statements best represents the position regarding the allegation that Tom has breached his bail condition?
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Tom is in breach of his bail condition by visiting Lisa, regardless of the circumstances under which the contact occurred. Bail conditions are legally binding, and any breach must be addressed by the court. Although Tom had a legitimate reason for visiting, he violated the explicit condition not to contact Lisa. As a result, he will be brought before the court to have his bail reconsidered. The court will evaluate whether to alter the bail conditions, impose stricter ones, or remand Tom in custody.
Key Point: Bail conditions are strict legal requirements that must be adhered to by the accused. A breach of bail conditions, even with a plausible reason, typically necessitates a court hearing to reassess the appropriateness of bail and its conditions. This ensures that the accused complies with legal directives and maintains the integrity of the judicial process.
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