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Last night, we told you how 25 year-old Shadir Marin, the manager of San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi, was jailed after being accused of pulling a gun on a man. Well tonight, he is out on bail after applying to the Supreme Court.

After spending only one night behind bars, Marin's attorney, Senior Counsel Godfrey Smith, applied to Justice Troadio Gonzalez on the premise that he has a reputation of good character with no criminal history. Smith also submitted to the court that Marin is a hard worker who must remain employed to provide for his pregnant girlfriend. Also, an affidavit from a well-known Justice of the Peace was submitted to the Court, in which the JP swore to Marin's good character.

Crown Counsel Portia Staine had no objections to bail, and so, after consideration, Justice Gonzalez granted Marin bail of $7,000 with conditions. He must report to the Queen Street Police Station once a week, and he must not be arrested or charged with any other offences while on bail, or else it will be confiscated.

There were some formalities with Marin's bail, but it is expected that he managed to settle those and go home after one night on lockdown.