Archive for April, 2014
Possible preventive detention decision delayed
Sentencing of an 18-year-old from North Canterbury who has admitted two rapes has been delayed to get a more detailed assessment of the risk he poses.
Hearing delay for ‘petrol scam’ charges
A trial planned for a man accused of a series of petrol scam offences – including some allegedly involving elderly victims – has had to be put off because of a conflict between him and his defence counsel.
Woman tells of feeling ‘terrified’ during massage
A woman has told of feeling terrified and “really trapped” as she resisted a masseur’s actions during a full body Chinese oil massage at a Christchurch shopping mall.
Restart ordered for massage indecency trial
The trial of a 59-year-old masseur on 17 allegations of indecent assault was halted on the afternoon of its first day, and will restart on Tuesday in the Christchurch District Court.
Woman in court on murder charge
A 22-year-old Bryndwr woman has been granted interim suppression on a murder charge, and the alleged victim also has suppression after the case was called in the Christchurch District Court today.
Guilty pleas over boyracer incident
The driver at the centre of a high profile boyracer run from the police had only been out of prison for a few weeks at the time.
Judge repeats criticism of address check system
New arrangements for checks on addresses for electronically monitored bail applications have again come under fire from a Christchurch judge who has now decided to release a man charged over an alleged stabbing.
Judge concerned about bail reports
A judge has expressed concern about the lack of detail in the latest reports by the Probation Service on people’s suitability for release on electronically monitored bail.
Legal high user tells of detox in custody
A teenager using synthetic cannabis and living on the street has gone through a three-month detox – his time in custody on remand.
Manslaughter plea delayed
A plea on a manslaughter charge against a 20-year-old Christchurch man who appeared on remand before the High Court at Christchurch today has been delayed.
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