5 Jun 2020
GIBBONS v R [2020] NZCA 216
- Citation
- [2020] NZCA 216
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The lies about ecstasy did not strike at the core of the Crown case and there was corroboration (immediate complaint and Facebook messages), so the jury could reasonably be sure of guilt; although the Judge's 12‑month imprisonment starting point was arguably high, the mitigating discounts and conversion to a tailored combination of six months community detention, 18 months intensive supervision and 80 hours community work produced a proportionate end sentence; extension of time for the sentence appeal was granted and both conviction and sentence were dismissed on appeal.
- Indecent assault
- Credibility of complainant
- Appeal for unreasonable verdict
- Sentencing starting point
- Youth discount
- Community detention