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Police v L (5 July 1990) DC, Lower Hutt, CRN 0232004448-57, Brown DCJ

Name: Police v L
Unreported
File number: CRN 0232004448-57
Date: 5 July 1990
Court: Youth Court
Location: Lower Hutt
Judge: Brown DCJ, Principal Youth Court Judge
Charge: Burglary, Theft, Unlawfully taking motor vehicles, Disqualified driving and Theft from a motor vehicle
CYPF Act: s260
Key Title: Sentencing in the adult Courts - other; Family Group Conferences - Plan

Summary: L had a history of offending; final warning given last time but no sense having a justice system that "may as well be done by computers"; L recently taken under the wing of a community trust which presented a comprehensive plan for his rehabilitation; Judge considered it was important to show confidence in the community as it was beyond the State’s ability to deal with situation; supervision with residence would have been imposed but for the plan.

Decision: Conviction entered on each charge. Sentenced as per plan submitted. Plan included supervision with activity and supervision. Also restitution of $50 imposed and disqualified from driving for six months.