24 Apr 2017
R v HINES & ORS [2017] NZHC 769
- Citation
- [2017] NZHC 769
- Court
- High Court
Judge found on the evidence at least one kilogram of methamphetamine was manufactured on 18 April 2015, the offences were committed by an organised gang operation led by Hines and involving named co-defendants, and applied Fatu band four starting points adjusted for individual roles, aggravating features (weapons, precursors, leadership, prior convictions) and limited mitigation (notably Hines' serious ill-health) to impose specified concurrent sentences and minimum periods.