Graham, R. v

The application for leave to appeal was summarily dismissed as it contained no arguable ground and was not properly instituted by authorised solicitors.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Vincent Harold Graham
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Confiscation Order
Outcome: application for leave to appeal summarily dismissed
Legal Topics: Confiscation Order, Appeal Procedure, Solicitor Conduct

Criminal Law Confiscation Order Appeal Procedure Solicitor Conduct

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Vincent Harold Graham

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Confiscation Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the application for leave to appeal against the confiscation order discloses any arguable grounds
2 Whether the notice of appeal was properly instituted by authorised solicitors
3 Whether the appeal should be summarily dismissed as frivolous or vexatious

Ratio Decidendi

The application for leave to appeal was summarily dismissed as it contained no arguable ground and was not properly instituted by authorised solicitors.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal summarily dismissed

Orders

Application for leave to appeal is struck out.
Papers referred to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority.