25 Oct 2023
V v R [2023] NZHC 2989
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2989
- Court
- High Court
The appeal is dismissed. The s 27 report was credible and fresh but would not have affected the end sentence materially; the sentencing Judge erred to the extent that a higher starting point (c.13 years) was arguable and the 10% good-character credit was excessive, but when appropriate uplifts and discounts (including a 25% combined discount for personal background and remorse) are applied the lawful end sentence would be about nine years, so the imposed sentence of eight and a half years is not manifestly excessive. Leave to adduce the s 27 report is refused.