Criminal appeal dismissed; defendant's financial hardship and lack of procedural errors led to upholding the first-instance sentence.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the defendant's appeal against the first-instance criminal judgment, upholding the conviction and sentence. The defense argued for a change in the verdict based on procedural errors and the defendant's severe financial difficulties, including a duty of support and impending isolation. The court rejected these claims, finding no grounds to interfere with the original decision and granting the defendant exemption from court costs due to their financial situation.