27 Jun 2016
GILLIES v R [2016] NZCA 289
- Citation
- [2016] NZCA 289
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court held the warrantless search was lawful under s28 Search and Surveillance Act 2012 because cumulative factors including time, gang associations, false identity, agitation and the appellant wearing a stab/bulletproof vest gave reasonable grounds to suspect weapons were in the vehicle; the search was also reasonable in execution given public safety risks and minimal intrusion; the subsequent warrant and search were valid and the evidence is admissible at trial; no unredacted disclosure or counsel assisting was required.