Marks, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 657 (16 February 2021)

There was no good reason for the delay in seeking permission to appeal, and the sentence imposed was appropriate and in accordance with sentencing guidelines. The grounds of appeal had no merit.

Citation: [2021] EWCA Crim 657
Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: David Marks
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 February 2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: application refused
Legal Topics: Breach of Restraining Order, Extension of Time, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Breach of Restraining Order Extension of Time Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

David Marks

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was good reason to grant an extension of time for appealing against sentence
2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or inappropriate

Ratio Decidendi

There was no good reason for the delay in seeking permission to appeal, and the sentence imposed was appropriate and in accordance with sentencing guidelines. The grounds of appeal had no merit.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

Refusal of renewed application for extension of time to appeal against sentence