R v Sonny Milton

R v Sonny Milton

Not to allow the application for an extension of time would create injustice to the applicant, given the merits of the appeal and the quashing of co-conspirators' convictions; conviction quashed and retrial ordered.

Parties
Applicant: Sonny Milton; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time, Permission to Appeal, and Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Extension of time granted, permission to appeal granted, appeal allowed, convictions quashed, retrial ordered.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Fraud, Extension of Time, Appeal Against Conviction, Retrial
Criminal Law Conspiracy Fraud Extension of Time Appeal Against Conviction Retrial

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Parties

Sonny Milton

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time, Permission to Appeal, and Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is merit in the application for extension of time to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether the applicant would suffer injustice if not allowed to proceed with the appeal
  3. 3 Whether the conviction should be quashed given the quashing of co-conspirators' convictions and acquittals

Ratio Decidendi

Not to allow the application for an extension of time would create injustice to the applicant, given the merits of the appeal and the quashing of co-conspirators' convictions; conviction quashed and retrial ordered.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted, permission to appeal granted, appeal allowed, convictions quashed, retrial ordered.

Orders

  • Applicant to be retried on both counts with co-accused Al Rawe and Ellis.
  • Fresh indictment to be served within 28 days in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rules 10.8(2).