10 Aug 2018
MARTEL & ORS v R [2018] NZCA 305
- Citation
- [2018] NZCA 305
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court held the sentencing Judge did not err in the starting points given the quantities and roles: Martel's starting point reflected his central and extensive role and larger quantities, Vincent's and Roux's starting points were within range given their senior roles and volumes. Vincent was entitled to a full 25% guilty plea discount because, on appeal evidence, she pleaded at the first reasonable opportunity having been denied timely access to trial counsel; Martel's 10% and Roux's 15% discounts were appropriate. MPIs of 50% for Vincent and Roux were justified given the seriousness and s…