Chamber Hearing – 28th November 2023

EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT COURT OF APPEAL CHAMBER HEARING 28th November 2023 MATTERS DEALT WITH ON PAPER Before: The Hon. Mr. Mario Michel, Justice of Appeal Case Name: Devon Ford v The Director of Public Prosecutions [SKBHCRAP2023/0007] (Saint Kitts and Nevis) Date: Tuesday, 28th November 2023 Appearances: Applicant: Respondent: In person In person Issues: Application for leave to appeal against sentence Result / Order: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1.The application for an extension of time within which to apply for leave to appeal is granted.

2.Leave is granted to the applicant to appeal the sentence of 7 years imprisonment imposed on 18th January 2023.

3.The notice of application for leave to appeal filed on 22nd May 2023 is deemed to be the notice of appeal.

4.The Registrar of the High Court shall serve a copy of this order on the applicant and the respondent and shall provide proof of service thereof. Reason: The Court was of the view that the applicant met the threshold for the grant of an extension of time for leave to appeal and for leave to appeal.