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R v Feetau (26 June 1991) HC, Auckland, S. 79/91, Doogue J

Name: R v Feetau
Unreported
File number: S. 79/91
Date: 26 June 1991
Court: High Court
Location: Auckland
Judge: Doogue J
Charge: Aggravated Burglary (2)
CYPFA:
Key Title: Sentencing in the adult Courts - Aggravated Burglary

Summary: F (15) one of 20 youths who intimidated five tourists and threatened them with a replica pistol; F a ring-leader. F eligible for prison but not corrective training which would be more appropriate; victims thought prison would be useless for F. Probation Service recommended Napier Cadet Academy; F and family accepted these recommendations. Remanded for sentence to Napier High Court in one month’s time. If succeed at Academy no further sentence, otherwise prison a possibility.

Decision: Remanded to Napier High Court in one month. Bail on conditions.