Schmidt v The Queen

Schmidt sought an extension of time to appeal against his conviction for conspiracy to traffic in a commercial quantity of a controlled drug. The Supreme Court of Appeal had dismissed his appeal against the conviction and had also refused him leave to appeal against his sentence. The High Court was asked to consider whether an extension of time to appeal should be granted. The legal issues were whether the appeal should be permitted and whether there was any justification for an extension of time. The High Court found that there was no reason to doubt the correctness of the Court of Appeal's judgment and that granting an extension would be futile. Therefore, the application was dismissed and the orders of the Court of Appeal were upheld. The High Court directed the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application.