22 May 2019
MACNEE v NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2019] NZHC 1125
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 1125
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held the sentencing judge did not err. Given the seriousness of the offending, the risk to the public, the unavailability of home detention and the appellant's lack of demonstrable rehabilitative initiative since offending, the judge lawfully prioritized deterrence, denunciation and protection of the community over rehabilitation. The eight month custodial sentence was within the available range and not manifestly excessive; appeal dismissed.