1 Aug 2016
S v R [2016] NZCA 367
- Citation
- [2016] NZCA 367
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court held that the medical evidence, while not excluding accident, combined with other probative evidence (bruise pattern, contemporaneous statements, propensity/state of mind material and inconsistencies) was sufficient for a properly directed jury to be sure beyond reasonable doubt; the judge's directions and question trail were adequate; the exclusion of the draft letter was erroneous but harmless because equivalent evidence was before the jury; the seven-year sentence was an orthodox application of Taueki and not manifestly excessive; extension of time was granted and the appeal dism…