Where a sentence is short and the appellant would serve a substantial portion before the appeal could be heard, the prospect that the appeal would be rendered nugatory is a significant factor in establishing exceptional reasons for bail pending appeal. This factor, combined with arguable prospects of success, may suffice to establish exceptional reasons under cl 4A(C) of sch 1 of the Bail Act 1982 (WA).
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