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Police v MLV , 13 August 2007, Youth Court, Blenheim, CRI-2007-206-000050, Judge Whitehead

Name: Police v MLV
Unreported
File number: CRI-2007-206-000050
Court: Youth Court
Location: Blenheim
Date: 13 August 2007
Judge: Judge Whitehead
Charge: Burglary
CYPFA: s238(1)(e)
Key title: Custody; Custody-CYPF; Custody- Police

Case Summary:
MLV, a YP aged 14 while on bail and strict curfew and bail conditions following 4 other charges, was charged with a further burglary. He had breached his curfew or association with co-offenders on twelve occasions. MLV had no explanation for the breaches.

Decision:
Remanding MLV in Police custody under s238(1)(e) until 14 August 2007. As the YP would be likely to continue to offend and breach his bail, and there was no Youth Justice bed available, the Judge was satisfied that the conditions