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Police v Kane (13 October 2000) DC, Otahuhu, Clapham DCJ

Name: Police v Kane
Unreported
File number:
Date: 13 October 2000
Court: District Court
Location: Otahuhu
Judge: Clapham DCJ
CYPFA:
Charge: Aggravated Robbery; Assault
Key Title: Sentencing in the adult Courts - Aggravated Robbery; Sentencing in the adult Courts - Assault

Summary: Kane charged with aggravated robbery and assault with intent to rob after attack on a taxi driver and later assault on a 16-year-old male. In mitigation: guilty plea, Kane’s youth, no prior convictions; Aggravating features: pre-meditation and the application of force; offending while on bail and showing lack of remorse for first offence. Criminal Justice Act 1985, s5(a); starting point of 5 years; Judge considered matter in total rather than imposing a cumulative sentence in respect of the second offending.

Decision: 2.5 years on each charge.