Supreme Court

Decision Information

R v Kamookak

Court Supreme Court
Date 2000-02-29
Neutral citation 2000 NWTSC 15
File numbers CR 03850
Judge(s) Richard
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Statutes considered:
Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-46, s. 815
Rules of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, Rule 110
Decision information:

Summary: (Amended version of transcript.) Accused convicted and sentenced to 27 months jail on several Criminal code offences in February 1999. One year later, he wants to appeal sentence imposed but 30 day time limit for appeal has expired. Court has discretion to grant an extension. Specific factors considered were if applicant had shown bona fide intention to appeal during appeal period; if applicant acted with reasonable diligence, and if appeal would have a reasonable change of success if allowed. No satisfactory evidence presented as explanation for the delay in appeal.
Abstract: Application for an extension of time to file a sentence appeal.
Decision: Appeal denied
Subjects: Criminal law - Appeals - Procedure - Time for appeal - Extension of time

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