9 Oct 2023
IOANE v POLICE [2023] NZHC 2819
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2819
- Court
- High Court
The High Court concluded the District Court's 20‑month starting point was within an appropriate range given aggravating features (number and volume of transactions and multiple methods) despite the appellant's abusive relationship; applied 25% guilty plea and 5% remorse discounts were appropriate; conversion to six months' home detention was lawful and the least restrictive option to achieve sentencing purposes; appeal dismissed and sentence upheld.