David John Mitchell (aka David John) v R
There are no arguable grounds that the applicant's pleas were other than voluntary and informed, nor that he was deprived of a defence that would probably have succeeded, nor that the convictions are unsafe. The application for extension of time is dismissed.
- Parties
- Applicant: David John Mitchell; Respondent: The King
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 11 September 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Guilty Plea, Joint Enterprise, Possession With Intent to Supply, Dangerous Driving, Admissibility of Evidence, Legal Representation, Fingerprint Evidence
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Parties
David John Mitchell
Applicant
The King
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether there are arguable grounds to extend time for leave to appeal against conviction for possession of class A drugs with intent to supply
- 2 Whether the applicant's guilty pleas were voluntary and informed
- 3 Whether legal representation was negligent or misleading
Ratio Decidendi
There are no arguable grounds that the applicant's pleas were other than voluntary and informed, nor that he was deprived of a defence that would probably have succeeded, nor that the convictions are unsafe. The application for extension of time is dismissed.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- Renewed application for extension of time to appeal against conviction is dismissed
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