17 May 2022
R v JOYCE [2022] NZHC 1083
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 1083
- Court
- High Court
Life imprisonment was imposed (mandatory). A notional MPI of 14.5 years was fixed based on aggravating features—predominant and escalating domestic violence, victim vulnerability, and post-offending conduct including concealment and disposal of property—and reduced by nine months (5%) for the defendant's severe alcohol use disorder and disadvantaged upbringing, producing a final MPI of 13 years and nine months; no reduction granted for remorse or age.