At a hearing in early October, Magistrate Beaton heard argument as to whether Mans should be granted bail.

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Mr Kasonkomona's lawyer argued that as his client was being charged with a misdemeanour he should be granted bail.

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Prosecutors will be arriving at work early to process cases, but many accused may be granted bail enabling their hearings to be postponed.

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It is unlikely that the adult suspects, accused of a crime that has shocked many in South Africa, will be granted bail, officials have said.

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New Zealand Judge David McNaughton said that whether bail would be granted "remained an open question in his mind" and added that he needs more time to review submissions at the hastily arranged hearing in Auckland.

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However, bail won't be granted in case of repeat offences.

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He was granted bail but warned to expect to be jailed later in the month.

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Booth was granted bail until 16 April, when she will be sentenced.

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The former military ruler faces a string of charges dating from his final months in office - but he has been granted protective bail in these cases, which means he cannot be immediately arrested.

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Mr Hartshorn's solicitor Geoff Ellis applied for bail and chairman of the bench David Stenton said this would be granted with a number of conditions including a curfew and a ban on using any electronic communication device, except a landline telephone.

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