Where an application to adduce new evidence on appeal has been abandoned by consent and no viable ground of appeal has been articulated despite multiple opportunities, a single judge does not err in refusing an adjournment and dismissing the appeal. Under s 27(3) of the Criminal Appeals Act 2004 (WA), where leave to appeal is refused on all grounds, the appeal is taken to have been dismissed and no further amendment of grounds is competent.
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