This was a case where an applicant chose to pursue his application for permission to appeal 34 years after the event. The Single Judge had found no adequate explanation for the decision…
Tag: extension of time
R V CH [2021] EWCA Crim 635 fresh evidence text messages quashing convictions
We represented CH in seeking to challenge his convictions following a detailed and extensive forensic investigation, which required the Court to grant an extension of time of 2022 days. Such lengthy extensions…
Lawrence [2018] EWCA Crim 2509 – Appealing 11 Years out of time
This case illustrated the serious difficulties in appealing a case 11 years out of time . The Court in refusing permission indicated Unsurprisingly after 11 years, recollection of events is diminished, papers…
New Grounds not to be added to a Single Judges Refusal unless exceptional Circumstances – R v James and others [2018] EWCA Crim 285
This is a crucial decision for Appeal Lawyers or those who’s eek to have their convictions over turned . The court has made clear that fresh grounds are not to be added…
Substantial Injustice – Change in Law extensions – R v Ordu [2017] EWCA Crim 4
This case is a reminder of the principles established in Jogee and Johnson & Others that to appeal on the basis of a change in the law out of time the Court…
Loss of Time – Solicitors Delay – R v Leaning [2017] EWCA Crim 1628
In this case the appellants case was dismissed as entirely without merit . There was no adequate explanation offered to the Court over a 2 year delay in advancing the appellants appeal…