1998/226 - AG v Young [1998] UR 226 (12 November 1998)

1998/226 - AG v Young [1998] UR 226 (12 November 1998)

Given the special circumstances, including the appellant's reliance on legal advice and subsequent difficulties in securing representation, and the existence of at least some arguably meritorious grounds of appeal, the court granted an extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction.

Citation
[1998] UR 226
Parties
Respondent: AG; Appellant: Robert John Young
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 November 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction granted; application for bail to be renewed before the Royal Court.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time to Appeal, Leave to Appeal Against Conviction, Bail Pending Appeal, Grounds of Appeal, Statutory Interpretation
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time to Appeal Leave to Appeal Against Conviction Bail Pending Appeal Grounds of Appeal Statutory Interpretation

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Parties

AG

Respondent

Robert John Young

Appellant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of time should be granted for leave to appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether leave to appeal against conviction should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the appellant is eligible to apply for bail pending appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Given the special circumstances, including the appellant's reliance on legal advice and subsequent difficulties in securing representation, and the existence of at least some arguably meritorious grounds of appeal, the court granted an extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction.

Court Disposition

Extension of time and leave to appeal against conviction granted; application for bail to be renewed before the Royal Court.

Orders

  • Extension of time to apply for leave to appeal against conviction granted.
  • Leave to appeal against conviction granted.