9 Mar 2021
STEPHEN v NZ POLICE [2021] NZHC 418
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 418
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held there was no sentencing error: the District Court judge had adequate material, discounts already reflected rehabilitation, addiction causation and remorse, refusal to adjourn for further rehabilitation was within judicial discretion given failure to complete prior programme and elapsed time, and the end sentence was not manifestly excessive; appeal dismissed.
- Assault
- Injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
- Guilty plea discount
- Rehabilitation and adjournment
- Sentencing indication
- Second strike/parole consequences