8 Jun 2018
R v ARMSTRONG [2018] NZHC 1351
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 1351
- Court
- High Court
Adopted a starting point of seven years and nine months' imprisonment for aggravated robbery based on the defendant's significant but subordinate role, presence of a firearm (discharged), knife, home invasion, threats and value of property taken; declined uplift for the offensive weapon charge to avoid double counting; declined uplift for prior convictions given age and lesser relevance; allowed a six month discount for genuine remorse, rehabilitation steps and supportive family; imposed final sentence of seven years three months for aggravated robbery and one year for possession of an offens…