16 Jul 2020
GEORGE v NZ POLICE [2020] NZHC 1725
- Citation
- [2020] NZHC 1725
- Court
- High Court
The eight month uplift for driving while disqualified was excessive given the offences arose from the same actions and should have been no more than two months; the uplift for previous convictions was disproportionate and should be reduced from six to four months (25% uplift); the 10% discount for s27 personal factors was appropriately applied; result was to quash the 20 month sentence and substitute a 14 month imprisonment term for the lead offence.
- Unlawful use of motor vehicle
- Driving while disqualified
- Wilful damage
- S27 report (background factors)
- Guilty plea discount
- Totality principle