15 Sept 2022
HOLLINS-APIATA v R [2022] NZHC 2371
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 2371
- Court
- High Court
The High Court held the District Court did not err: the 'multiple attackers' aggravating factor applied because sentencing must follow the admitted summary of facts; a five-year starting point sat within the available range given the severity and lasting effects of the victim's injuries; a 25% youth discount was generous and appropriately reflected youth and relevant s 27 factors; no separate discount for lack of convictions was warranted because the appellant's Youth Court history neutralised any good character allowance; therefore the appeal was dismissed and the sentence of two and a half…