14 May 2021
R v MORTON [2021] NZHC 1096
- Citation
- [2021] NZHC 1096
- Court
- High Court
Court adopted an 18‑month imprisonment starting point based on clear premeditation and the victim's extreme vulnerability; applied a full 25% discount for an early guilty plea and a combined 25% discount (20% for age/serious health/mental state and 5% for genuine remorse), yielding an adjusted term of nine months which enabled consideration of a non‑custodial option; balancing sanctity of life and proportionality, court imposed four and a half months' home detention with strict conditions including restricted visits to the victim with permission and approved supervision.