Facts
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of Uri requested the Federal Court to revoke the decision of the High Court of the Canton of Uri of 28 January 2015 and to order the pre-trial detention of the respondent [X.] until a final judgment is rendered. [X.] was charged with attempted murder, endangering life and violation of the Weapons Act and was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment by the High Court on 11 September 2013. However, the Federal Court partially overturned the judgment and remanded the case to the High Court for a new decision.
The High Court decided on 28 January 2015 to release [X.] from pre-trial detention under the condition of alternative measures. The Public Prosecutor's Office lodged a complaint and argued that the requirements for pre-trial detention still existed.
Considerations
The Federal Court examined the admissibility of the complaint and came to the conclusion that the complaint in criminal matters was given and the complainant was entitled to lodge a complaint. The Court then reviewed the requirements for pre-trial detention and found that there was a strong suspicion of a crime.
The Court also examined the risk of flight and came to the conclusion that this existed, as the respondent had contacts with criminal milieus and had…