20 Dec 2018
BUNTING v R [2018] NZCA 602
- Citation
- [2018] NZCA 602
- Court
- Court of Appeal
No formal visual identification procedure was required because the street sighting was peripheral and did not affect proof that the electrician who worked at the house committed the offences; the prior 2008 conviction was admissible propensity evidence because it demonstrated a sexual predilection toward young females and had significant linkage and coincidence probative value which outweighed prejudicial effect when coupled with strong judicial directions; defence counsel's tactical choices were within the range of reasonable conduct and did not produce a material miscarriage; accordingly th…