Athans v The King

[2023] HCASL 74

ATHANS

v

THE KING

[2023] HCASL 74
A1/2023

1. The applicant requires an extension of time within which to seek special leave to appeal from a unanimous decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia (Kourakis CJ, Livesey P and Lovell JA) dismissing his appeal against conviction.

2. The applicant has not identified a question of principle of general importance sufficient to warrant a grant of special leave to appeal and otherwise advances no arguable ground of appeal against the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal. An appeal to this Court does not enjoy sufficient prospects of success. It would therefore be futile to grant the extension that is sought. Special leave should be refused.

3. Pursuant to r 41.08.1 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth), we direct the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application.

M.M. Gordon
11 May 2023 J.M. Jagot