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R v N (21 November 1990) HC, Auckland, S 116/90, Robertson J

Name: R v N
Unreported
File number: S 116/90
Date: 21 November 1990
Court: High Court
Location: Auckland
Judge: Robertson J
Charge: Importing LSD
CYPFA:
Key Title: Sentencing in the adult Courts - Class A drugs; General Principles of Sentencing eg Parity/Jurisdiction

Summary: Imported and sold LSD; offences committed while under 17 have been dealt with in Youth Court; High Court considering sentence for offence committed at 17; defendant liable to life imprisonment but need for parity and equity with co-offender who has been dealt with solely as a young person.

Decision: Remanded for six months pending a report at that stage on defendant’s response to Youth Court requirements. If not carried out, custodial sentence likely.