1 Apr 2021
KHALIFA v NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2021] NZHC 746
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 746
- Court
- High Court
Constable Allsop had reasonable grounds to believe he observed cannabis in the bedroom before entry, and having regard to the practical realities (night time, unknown and potentially volatile scene, multiple occupants and the likely impracticability of obtaining a warrant promptly) he reasonably believed it was not practicable to obtain a warrant and that evidential material would likely be destroyed, therefore the warrantless search complied with s20 Search and Surveillance Act 2012 and the conviction is upheld.