Question juridique clé
Whether the criminal appeal filed without a power of attorney was admissible
Solution extraite
The appeal was inadmissible because counsel did not produce the required power of attorney despite being given time to do so.
Motifs extraits
Under Arts. 40(2) and 42(5) LTF, representatives must prove their authority by written or electronic power of attorney; if the defect is not cured, the filing is not considered.