AG -v- Bidan [2014] JRC 108 (13 May 2014)

AG -v- Bidan [2014] JRC 108 (13 May 2014)

Leave to appeal out of time refused because the applicant's guilty plea was not entered by mistake or duress, there were no substantial grounds for appeal, and the delay was excessive, causing unfair prejudice to the complainant.

Citation
[2014] JRC 108
Parties
Applicant: Mr Bidan; Complainant: Miss A
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Harassment, Appeals, Extension of Time, Guilty Plea
Criminal Law Harassment Appeals Extension of Time Guilty Plea

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Parties

Mr Bidan

Applicant

Miss A

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave to appeal out of time should be granted in relation to a conviction following a guilty plea
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's guilty plea was entered by mistake or duress

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal out of time refused because the applicant's guilty plea was not entered by mistake or duress, there were no substantial grounds for appeal, and the delay was excessive, causing unfair prejudice to the complainant.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • leave to appeal out of time is refused