25 Oct 2022
M v R [2022] NZCA 506
- Citation
- [2022] NZCA 506
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Extension of time granted but appeal dismissed because applicant did not establish a firm instruction to run the alleged conspiracy defence, counsel's tactical decisions were reasonable in context, identified advocacy and preparation deficiencies did not create a real risk the verdicts were affected or render the trial unfair, and the evidence supported convictions.