The case applies settled principles that in criminal appeal extension of time applications, the court examines whether there is a good reason for the delay, whether the appeal is viable, and whether refusal would result in a miscarriage of justice. Even where no satisfactory explanation for delay exists, the court should not refuse the extension if refusal would result in a miscarriage of justice.
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