30 Aug 2023
ADAMS v NEW ZELAND POLICE [2023] NZHC 2389
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 2389
- Court
- High Court
Although the methamphetamine supply fell within Zhang band one (very small quantity), the combination of supply to two very young and vulnerable victims (one known to be 12), concurrent supply of alcohol, and the harm caused justified a starting point of two to two and a half years with a modest uplift for cannabis; the District Court's global starting point and final sentence of 27 months were not manifestly excessive and the appeal is dismissed.