R v Aafan Ber Mirza

R v Aafan Ber Mirza

The grounds of appeal are wholly without merit, no procedural or evidential errors occurred at trial, and the application for extension of time and leave to appeal is dismissed due to lack of substantive merit.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Asfan Ber Mirza
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Threatening With a Blade, Mistaken Identity, Admissibility of Evidence, Restraining Orders, Late Appeals
Criminal Law Threatening With a Blade Mistaken Identity Admissibility of Evidence Restraining Orders Late Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Asfan Ber Mirza

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are arguable grounds for appeal against conviction for threatening with a blade
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted
  3. 3 Whether the restraining order was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal are wholly without merit, no procedural or evidential errors occurred at trial, and the application for extension of time and leave to appeal is dismissed due to lack of substantive merit.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time dismissed
  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction dismissed