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DSW v WGT (11 June 1993) YC, Otahuhu, CYPF NO. 87/93, Harvey DCJ
Name: DSW v WGT
Unreported
File number: CYPF NO. 87/93
Date: 11 June 1993
Court: Youth Court
Location: Otahuhu
Judge: Harvey DCJ
CYPFA: s368
Charge: Robbery, Unlawfully Taking a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving
Causing Injury; Failing to Stop after an Accident (2); Reckless Driving; Failing to
Ascertain
Key Title: Secure Care
Summary: Application for continuation of secure care grounded on CYPFA s368(b) [repealed and substituted on 8/1/95 by 1994 No 121, s41]; WGT had been in secure care for some time; each secure care application must be considered de novo; WGT’s attitude indicates he may physically harm others again; motor vehicle offences particularly cause concern that WGT is unable to appreciate and understand that his actions will cause harm; secure care necessary to prevent repeat of behaviour.
Decision: Application granted - WGT to remain in secure care until his next Youth Court appearance in four days.
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