Mirza, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 483 (27 March 2025)

The grounds of appeal were wholly without merit, lacking any arguable basis in law or fact. No procedural irregularity or error was identified in the trial or sentencing. The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused due to lack of substantive merit.

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Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 483
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Asfan Ber Mirza
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 27 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Threatening With a Bladed Article, Appeal Against Conviction, Extension of Time, Fresh Evidence, Restraining Order

Criminal Law Threatening With a Bladed Article Appeal Against Conviction Extension of Time Fresh Evidence Restraining Order

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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 Whether there are arguable grounds for appeal against conviction for threatening with a bladed article
2 Whether the extension of time for appeal should be granted
3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

Application for extension of time refused
Application for leave to appeal against conviction refused

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