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R v Karaitiana (5 November 1993) CA 247/93, Casey J

Name: R v Karaitiana
Unreported
File Number: CA 247/93
Date: 5 November 1993
Court: Court of Appeal
Location: Wellington
Judge: Casey J
Charge: Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
CYPFA:
Key Title: Sentencing in the adult Courts - Other

Summary: Solicitor-General appealed sentence on grounds that sentence of 3 years was "manifestly inadequate"; attack was deliberate, offender showed no remorse and injuries suffered by victim serious; offence carries maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment; Court satisfied that starting point of 4 years too low for crime.

Decision: Terms of 5-8 years are appropriate; taking into account mitigating factors, sentence of 5 years imprisonment appropriate.