Why is Dědeček prosecuted at large?! The lawyer’s surprising explanation: I have not encountered this before – Nový Čas

The decision in the case of Dušan Dědeček aroused negative passions in society. Prominent lawyers explain why the judge ruled the way he did, why the bail statute didn’t apply, and whether this case will be a precedent. The number of victims is not enough for custody Marek Benedik, attorney – It is not usual in general that the court imposes custody on the accused in such cases. In any case, the consumption of alcohol and the number of victims are not grounds for detention. The accused may be taken into custody if there is a reasonable fear that he will avoid prosecution, continue criminal activity or obstruct evidence. It is possible that the appeals court will find out such reasons and take the accused into custody. The prosecutor filed a complaint. Bail is a way of replacing custody. Thus, if there are grounds for detention, bail can be “requested” instead of being detained. In this case, the court did not find the reasons for detention, so it had no reason to apply the institution of bail. Imprisonment is not a punishment. However outraged we may be at how the crime was committed and with what consequences, this is not a reason for detention. The perpetrator will be punished only by the court in the decision on guilt and punishment.