14 Jun 2018
WHITCOMBE v POLICE [2018] NZHC 1409
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 1409
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held the sentencing Judge correctly applied sentencing law and principles: the starting points were within range, the one year totality reduction was generous, the 30% youth discount (including prospects of rehabilitation) was appropriate in light of the offending and the Lascelles report, remorse credit was properly limited, and the resulting sentence of two years six months imprisonment was within the available range and not manifestly excessive; appeal dismissed.