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Police v Nahi (13 March 1991) HC, Christchurch, M. 97/91, Williamson J
Name: Police v Nahi
Unreported
File number: M. 97/91
Date: 13 March 1991
Court: High Court
Location: Christchurch
Judge: Williamson J
Charge: Indecent Assault
CYPFA:
Key Title: Bail
Summary: Bail application; N (17) charged with indecently assaulting an elderly woman; threatened her with a knife; took clothing. Bail previously refused due to seriousness of offence, absconding and public interest. Criminal Justice Act 1985, s142(4) often overlooked. Police v Simeon [1990] 2 NZLR 116 cited. Court must release a 17-20 year old on bail "unless it is of the opinion that no other course is desirable having regard to all of the circumstances". Court found that as N could live with mother and would abide by curfew terms, it could not conclude that bail on strict terms was not desirable.
Decision: Bail granted on strict terms.
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