20 Oct 2023
N v R [2023] NZHC 2945
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2945
- Court
- High Court
The Court held the starting point of 3.5 years was within the permissible range given one count involved force and digital penetration and the other involved repeated intrusive sexual offending over six occasions; the Judge's discounts (10% guilty plea, 15% previous good character, 10% age/ill health; total 35%) were properly assessed and within the available range; no credit was given for $5,000 reparation because appellant denied responsibility and displayed no genuine remorse; appeal dismissed and sentence of two years three months imprisonment upheld.