Author Archive: David Clarkson
‘Narking fee’ imposed on trial witness
A man who imposed a “narking fee” on a witness who had given evidence against him at trial has been jailed for three years six months.
Woman conned three welfare agencies
A woman who conned three Government agencies into providing support – including payments for fictitious carers – has been jailed for benefit fraud charges involving $270,000.
Home detention for meth courier
A 50-year-old methamphetamine courier caught returning from Wellington admitted possession of the drug for supply and was sentenced to home detention in the Christchurch District Court today.
23-year non-parole term for murder of Jade Bayliss
The Crown wanted double child killer Jeremy George Edward McLaughlin jailed for his whole life, without parole, but the High Court has chosen to impose a 23-year non-parole term as part of his life sentence.
Lifer back doing prison time after knife threat
A murder-parolee is back in prison serving more of his life sentence after a domestic incident at Kaiapoi in which he threatened his former partner with a hunting knife.
Defence claims woman’s regret led to rape complaint
The defence will claim a 19-year-old woman’s rape complaint arose from her view that she was being “disrespected” after having casual sex in the atmosphere of University of Canterbury end-of-term partying.
Unlawful passport sale admitted
A Chinese man living in Christchurch has admitted selling his passport which was then used by an imposter to enter Australia from Hong Kong.
Mayhem as Burwood murderer gets minimum 10-year term
Family of a Burwood murder victim were ordered out of court shouting and swearing as the confessed killer was given a 10-year minimum non-parole term as part of his life sentence.
Not guilty pleas in Rangiora murder case
Name suppression has been continued for two men who have denied charges of murdering Rangiora man Tony John Lochhead last month.
Petrol attack accused sent for trial
Two men charged with the murder of a man allegedly burned in a petrol attack have been sent for trial in the High Court.
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