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New Zealand Case Law

Sentencing guideline principles
  • 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…