R v Samuel Kayode

R v Samuel Kayode

There is no credible evidence that the applicant was unfit to plead at the time of his guilty pleas; the only psychiatric report available does not support his claim, and no other evidence meets the statutory threshold. Therefore, the ground of appeal is unarguable and the convictions are safe.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Samuel Kayode
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Extension of Time
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused; convictions upheld.
Legal Topics
Fitness to Plead, Extension of Time, Conviction Appeal, Possession of Drugs With Intent to Supply, Possession of Criminal Property
Criminal Law Fitness to Plead Extension of Time Conviction Appeal Possession of Drugs With Intent to Supply Possession of Criminal Property

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Samuel Kayode

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was unfit to plead at the time of entering guilty pleas
  2. 2 Whether there is any arguable ground to challenge the safety of the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

There is no credible evidence that the applicant was unfit to plead at the time of his guilty pleas; the only psychiatric report available does not support his claim, and no other evidence meets the statutory threshold. Therefore, the ground of appeal is unarguable and the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal and extension of time refused; convictions upheld.