Gueorguieva, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 833 (19 May 2021)

Gueorguieva, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 833 (19 May 2021)

The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused because the fresh evidence was inadmissible and irrelevant, the sentence was justified and not manifestly excessive, and the delay was not excusable.

Citation
[2021] EWCA Crim 833
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Gurgana Gueorguieva
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Fresh Evidence, Newton Hearing
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Extension of Time Fresh Evidence Newton Hearing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Gurgana Gueorguieva

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time to appeal against sentence should be granted
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence regarding complainant's character should be admitted
  3. 3 Whether sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time and leave to appeal was refused because the fresh evidence was inadmissible and irrelevant, the sentence was justified and not manifestly excessive, and the delay was not excusable.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • Extension of time refused
  • Leave to appeal refused