Question juridique clé
Whether the appeal had to be entered into despite non-payment of ordered security
Solution extraite
No. Because the appellant did not pay the required security within the deadline and did not request an extension or restitution, the appeal was inadmissible.
Motifs extraits
Under Art. 383(1)–(2) CPP, the appellate court may require security from the private complainant; if it is not furnished in time, the court does not enter into the appeal. Service was deemed effected after the seven-day holding period under Art. 85(4)(a) CPP.