22 Apr 2021
CASSIDY v R [2021] NZHC 873
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 873
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held the District Court's starting point of 10 years for discharging a high‑powered .303 rifle at police during a prolonged pursuit was within the available range given seriousness, risk and need for deterrence; the Judge did not err in applying a modest five percent s 27 discount and 25 percent guilty plea discount; the appeal was dismissed.