Key legal question
Whether the criminal appeal had to be entered into despite failure to pay the ordered security deposit.
Extracted holding
No. Because the appellant did not provide the required security within the time limit and did not seek an extension or reinstatement, the appeal was inadmissible.
Extracted reasoning
Under Art. 383 CPP, the appellate authority may require security for costs; if it is not paid in time, it will not enter into the appeal. The deadline expired without payment.