Archive for November, 2013
Custody remand continues for rape accused
An 18-year-old youth charged with two rapes has been further remanded in custody without plea until Thursday, at a brief appearance by video-link in the Christchurch District Court.
Drug rehab course urged for high risk offender
A woman assessed as a high risk of reoffending has been urged by a judge to attend a drug rehabilitation programme in the North Island during a jail term imposed for meth dealing.
Driving error in fog caused motorcyclist’s death
A Swede described as “a highly gifted horsewoman” has been ordered to do 140 hours of community work and pay $2000 to the partner of a motorcyclist she killed through a momentary driving error.
Prison recall being considered for convicted predator
Sentencing of convicted on-line predator Cameron Stuart Hore for a breach of parole has been put off for three weeks while the Parole Board considers his recall to prison.
Insanity finding in stabbing murder case
A Spreydon man who killed his partner by wounding her 26 times in a frenzied knife attack has been found not guilty on the grounds of insanity and ordered held in hospital as a special patient.
Woman burglar, arsonist collapses at sentencing
A woman sentenced to three years two months prison called out apologies to her family as she was led to the cells, collapsed in the hallway, then sobbed as she was helped to leave court.
Armed robber admits Sideline bar heist
Dallas Edwards has admitted that he was one of the masked and armed men who robbed the Sideline Bar in Richmond of $4545.
18-year jail term for child sex abuser
Child sex victims of Shane Baylis – jailed for 18 years – have told of their drug use, suicide attempts, and manic depression.
Home detention sentence imposed for lying to the police
A woman has been granted home detention “for merciful reasons” for her second conviction for perverting the course of justice.
Dad’s slap brings $500 fine
A man’s slapping of his problem teenage daughter has brought a $500 fine.
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