Once an appeal against conviction has been heard and determined on the merits, the appellant's right of appeal is exhausted and the Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction to entertain a further appeal on the same counts. A guilty plea entered in open court on legal advice in the exercise of free choice will not be set aside unless a miscarriage of justice is demonstrated, and the mere fact that the prosecution discussed possible sentencing outcomes with defence counsel does not constitute such a miscarriage.
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