R v Madden

Decided: 2026-09-25. Docket: CA51646. Citation: 2026 BCCA 402 (CanLII). Procedure — Criminal appeals — Extension of time — Criminal Code, s. 678(2), Criminal Appeal Rules, Rule 3(1) — Whether to extend time to appeal convictions filed years late — Davies factors applied, including Tallio and Khungay — Notice of appeal outside 30-day deadline — Application for extension of time dismissed | Procedure — Delay — Bona fide intention to appeal — Whether a bona fide intention to appeal existed within the appeal period — Adequacy of explanation for inaction after release from custody — General dissatisfaction and vague excuses insufficient — Crown not informed until notice filed — Extension of time refused | Criminal and statutory offences — Appeals from conviction — Merit screening — Whether prop