25 May 2016
POA v R [2016] NZCA 222
- Citation
- [2016] NZCA 222
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Extension of time granted; all grounds of appeal rejected. Trial judge's discretionary rulings on juror issues, trial management, evidentiary rulings including s44, mode of evidence, remand evidence and propensity admissibility were within lawful discretion or any defects were harmless. Propensity directions, though capable of clearer expression, were adequate in context and errors could not have affected the verdict. Sentence of 15 years (with seven-year minimum) was within the applicable band and not manifestly excessive.