16 Nov 2023
BLANCE v R [2023] NZCA 569
- Citation
- [2023] NZCA 569
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The unexplained lengthy delay in filing the appeal, coupled with the absence of a real prospect of success on the proposed grounds (the sentencing judge applied the then-applicable law, reasonably assessed aggravating features and personal mitigation and the MPI was supportable on the facts), meant the interests of finality and justice did not require granting an extension of time.