Yates v AG [2003] JRC 131 (18 July 2003)

Yates v AG [2003] JRC 131 (18 July 2003)

The appellant was in possession of the firearms within the meaning of the law, as he retained control and could have demanded their return at any time. The statutory time limit for appeal had expired, and no persuasive grounds for extension were established.

Citation
[2003] JRC 131
Parties
Appellant: Marc Sylvanus Dorey Yates; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Appeal Procedure, Possession, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Appeal Procedure Possession Extension of Time

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Parties

Marc Sylvanus Dorey Yates

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was in possession of firearms without a valid certificate
  2. 2 Whether extension of time to appeal conviction should be granted after statutory period expired

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was in possession of the firearms within the meaning of the law, as he retained control and could have demanded their return at any time. The statutory time limit for appeal had expired, and no persuasive grounds for extension were established.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal out of time is refused.