Ronan, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 815 (04 July 2023)

Ronan, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 815 (04 July 2023)

The applicant's guilty pleas were unequivocal and properly entered with full knowledge and advice. The grounds of appeal, including allegations of procedural irregularity, disclosure failure, and fresh evidence, were without merit and did not undermine the safety of the convictions. No good reason was provided for the delay in seeking leave to appeal. The application was wholly without merit.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 815
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/defendant: Joseph Ronan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Application for extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction refused; loss of time order made.
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Guilty Plea, Harassment, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Fresh Evidence, Disclosure, Loss of Time Order
Criminal Law Appeal Against Conviction Guilty Plea Harassment Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Fresh Evidence Disclosure Loss of Time Order

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Joseph Ronan

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether there are arguable grounds to appeal the conviction after guilty pleas
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted under section 23 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's guilty pleas were unequivocal and properly entered with full knowledge and advice. The grounds of appeal, including allegations of procedural irregularity, disclosure failure, and fresh evidence, were without merit and did not undermine the safety of the convictions. No good reason was provided for the delay in seeking leave to appeal. The application was wholly without merit.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction refused; loss of time order made.

Orders

  • Extension of time to appeal refused
  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused