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Police v TN (6 July 2000) YC, Otahuhu, CRN 0248015576, Simpson DCJ

Name: Police v TN
Unreported
File number: CRN 0248015576
Date: 6 July 2000
Court: Youth Court
Location: Otahuhu
Judge: Simpson DCJ
CYPFA: s275
Charge: Aggravated Robbery
Key Title: Jurisdiction of Youth Court - s275 offer/election

Summary: TN (then 14) and two other young people planned to rob a taxi driver; one young person struck taxi driver with folded Coca Cola can; young people stole car and small amount of money; facts admitted at interview. FGC unable to agree; psychologist’s report recommended possible rehabilitative measures; care and protection issues; one young person already being dealt with by Youth Court. Public interest in allowing public to go safely about their business balanced against interest of the public in the cessation of offending by young persons such as TN. W, A, M, P, T, N, B, H & S v The Registrar, Youth Court, Tokoroa (CA166/69); R v Mako [2000] 2 NZLR 170 discussed. Given TN’s age, cannot convict and transfer to District Court if dealt with by Youth Court. Principles of CYPFA; importance of rehabilitation of 15 year olds.

Decision: Youth Court jurisdiction offered.