R v Lee Pardoe

R v Lee Pardoe

The applicant's delay in seeking leave to appeal was unjustified and unsupported by credible evidence. His guilty plea was voluntary, unequivocal, and informed, and there were no arguable grounds for appeal or evidence that the proceedings were unlawful or an abuse of process.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Lee Pardoe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Against Conviction, Guilty Plea, Abuse of Process
Criminal Law Extension of Time Appeal Against Conviction Guilty Plea Abuse of Process

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Lee Pardoe

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extension of time to appeal against conviction should be granted
  2. 2 Whether there are arguable grounds for appeal against conviction after a guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's delay in seeking leave to appeal was unjustified and unsupported by credible evidence. His guilty plea was voluntary, unequivocal, and informed, and there were no arguable grounds for appeal or evidence that the proceedings were unlawful or an abuse of process.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Renewed application for extension of time to appeal against conviction is refused.