30 Aug 2023
POMPEY v NZ POLICE [2023] NZHC 2378
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2378
- Court
- High Court
Having assessed culpability against comparable authorities and the aggravating features (multiple planned, high‑value commercial burglaries, property damage, recidivism) but noting absence of residential confrontations and lesser criminal history than some authorities, the correct overall starting point was six years' imprisonment; the District Court judge's 8.5 year starting point was manifestly excessive; applying the same discounts (20% guilty plea and 8% s27) produced an end sentence of four years and four months which replaces the original six year sentence.