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Police v V (30 August 1991) YC, Auckland, Brown DCJ

Name: Police v V
Unreported
File number:
Date: 30 August 1991
Court: Youth Court
Location: Auckland
Judge: Brown DCJ
Charge: Car conversion, Theft, Driving while Disqualified
CYPFA: s283(o)
Key Title: Orders - conviction and transfer to District Court for sentence - s283(o); Conviction and transfer to District Court; Victims

Summary: V (15) had long history of offending, many FGCs, reports and placements. Unusual to transfer 15 year old to District Court but transfer effected after s284 factors considered. Relevant here was: persistent offending, unrepentant and manipulative attitude, ineffectual family response; also principles in s208(g) regarding victim’s interests considered - particularly relevant where lengthy period of offending involved. Non-custodial alternatives inadequate.

Decision: Transfer to District Court. Remanded pursuant to s238(1)(e).