R v Hesford [2002] NSWCCA 525
The applicant failed to demonstrate that his plea of guilty was not voluntary, or that refusal of the extension would result in a miscarriage of justice. Medical evidence showed he was fit to plead, he understood his plea, and there was overwhelming evidence of guilt. No satisfactory explanation was given for the delay.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 18 December 2002
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction and for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Extension of time in which to apply for leave to appeal against sentence refused
- Legal Topics
- ['extension of Time to Appeal' 'plea of Guilty' 'fitness to Plead' 'sentencing']
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Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction and for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction and to apply for leave to appeal against sentence' 'Whether plea of guilty was entered voluntarily and with understanding' 'Whether a miscarriage of justice would result from refusal of extension']
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant failed to demonstrate that his plea of guilty was not voluntary, or that refusal of the extension would result in a miscarriage of justice. Medical evidence showed he was fit to plead, he understood his plea, and there was overwhelming evidence of guilt. No satisfactory explanation was given for the delay.
Court Disposition
Extension of time in which to apply for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Orders
- ['The application is refused']
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