Author Archive: Anne Clarkson
Sex offender back in jail over secret videos
A sex offender is back in prison serving more of a 12-year term after being convicted of secretly filming an 18-year-old woman in the shower and on the toilet.
Jail term for fire-lighter
A 49-year-old man with bipolar disorder was sentenced to three years five months prison for lighting five fires in July.
Armed robbery accused remanded in custody
A 20-year-old man charged with two armed hold-ups of service stations, and a charge of demanding cash with intent to steal it, was remanded in custody at the Christchurch District Court today.
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.
Red zone offenders ‘must expect jail’
A 30-year-old red zone burglar was sentenced to nine months prison and refused home detention in the Christchurch District Court today.
Sex offender faces jail terms totalling 12 years
A man who admitted more child sex charges while a serving prisoner for similar offending was sentenced to an overall 12-year prison sentence in the Christchurch District Court today.
Seven-year six-month jail term for rape, violation
A 26-year-old found guilty by a jury of rape and three charges violation by unlawful sexual connection, was sentenced to prison for seven years six months in the Christchurch District Court.
Offender’s mum sinks burglary explanation
A young man’s claim that he had committed burglaries to support his family while his mother was in hospital was disputed in court – by his mother.
Man denies dog attack charge
A dog owner is pleading not guilty to a charge of owning dogs which attacked and injured an eight-year-old boy.
Woman gets prison term ‘to keep her safe’
A woman who stabbed her partner while he was abusing her was sentenced to seven months’ prison to keep her safe from her partner, her alcoholism, and from people who could supply her with drink.
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