Robert Taylor (a pseudonym) v The Queen

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ROBERT TAYLOR (A PSEUDONYM)

v

THE QUEEN

[2021] HCASL 206
S21/2021

  1. The applicant requires an extension of time to seek special leave to appeal from a unanimous decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal of New South Wales (Johnson, Price and Davies JJ). The Court dismissed an appeal against the sentence imposed by the District Court of New South Wales (Judge Blackmore).

  2. The application has insufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave. It would accordingly be futile to grant the extension of time sought.

  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.

S.J. Gageler S.H.P. Steward
14 October 2021
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[2021] HCASL 206
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The applicant, Robert Taylor, sought an extension of time to apply for special leave to appeal a decision made by the Court of Criminal Appeal of New South Wales. The original appeal was against a sentence imposed by the District Court of New South Wales, which was dismissed by the Court of Criminal Appeal. The High Court was tasked with determining whether the application for an extension of time had sufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave.

The legal issue before the court was whether the application for an extension of time had a reasonable prospect of success in appealing the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeal. The court had to assess the merits of the applicant's case and consider whether granting the extension would be futile.

The High Court determined that the application for an extension of time did not have sufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave. The court found that it would be futile to grant the extension of time sought. As a result, the application was dismissed, and the Registrar was directed to draw up, sign, and seal an order dismissing the application. The decision was made pursuant to rule 41.08.1 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth).

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