25 Nov 2019
DAVIES v NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2019] NZHC 3081
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 3081
- Court
- High Court
The District Court starting point of 24 months was manifestly excessive; applying orthodox approach (lead charge selection, modest uplift for offending while on bail and for prior convictions, youth discount, and a 20% guilty plea discount) produces an end sentence of 11 months' imprisonment. The two-month uplift for prior convictions was justified; a 20% guilty plea discount was appropriate; the original sentence was restructured and replaced accordingly.