7 May 2019
DEHAAR v R [2019] NZCA 143
- Citation
- [2019] NZCA 143
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Juror statements that they felt "uncomfortable" at defence counsel's manner of looking at them did not demonstrate a miscarriage of justice; the trial judge's inquiry and directions were sufficient to safeguard a fair trial and it was not 'highly expedient' under Juries Act s 22 to discharge the jury; the appellant's sentence was within the appropriate starting point range and not so disparate as to require adjustment.