R v Michael Isaacs

R v Michael Isaacs

No good reason for the delay was shown, and no substantial injustice would result from refusal. The applicant took advice in 1974 and chose not to appeal. The proposed appeal has no prospect of success as the underlying facts admitted amount to conspiracy to defraud, which is an offence.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Michael Isaacs
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Conspiracy to Commit Public Mischief, Conspiracy to Defraud
Criminal Law Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Conspiracy to Commit Public Mischief Conspiracy to Defraud

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Michael Isaacs

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of time should be granted for renewing applications for leave to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether conspiracy to commit public mischief was an offence known to law
  3. 3 Whether substantial injustice would result from refusal of extension

Ratio Decidendi

No good reason for the delay was shown, and no substantial injustice would result from refusal. The applicant took advice in 1974 and chose not to appeal. The proposed appeal has no prospect of success as the underlying facts admitted amount to conspiracy to defraud, which is an offence.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time limited for renewing applications for extension of time and leave to appeal is dismissed.