3 May 2018
A (CA41/2017) v R [2018] NZCA 136
- Citation
- [2018] NZCA 136
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Extension of time granted; jury verdict on representative charge was not unreasonable because complainant gave sufficient specific evidence of repeated digital penetration and jury entitled to prefer her evidence despite inconsistencies; acquittal on specific charge was not inconsistent with conviction on representative charge because jury could reject date-specific evidence yet accept evidence of other incidents; sentencing starting point of 7.5 years fell within band two and was not manifestly excessive; refusal to grant good character discount was not erroneous; suppression order under s20…