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1. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Dangen [2019] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...agreed set of particulars was provided to the Tribunal, in support of an amended charge of negligence only. Leave was sought to withdraw the two alternate charges of misconduct and unsatisfactory conduct. Ms Dangen’s counsel indicated a guilty plea to such an amended charge. [5] The Tribunal considered that this was one of those cases which could be seen as fitting within the overlap of culpability levels. In other words, it could have been viewed as either misconduct (not at t...

2. 20240625-Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...principles. Rather the scheme provides for the following mandatory sentences, subject to a manifest injustice exception :11 13.3.1 The maximum term of imprisonment provided for the offence, if the offence is not manslaughter and there is no guilty plea. 13.3.2 At least 80% of the maximum term of imprisonment for the offence, if the offence is not manslaughter and the offender pleads guilty. 13.3.3 For manslaughter, a term of imprisonment of at least 10 years where there is no guilty...

3. OIA-109795.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...Justice 's Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Group in relation to part 2 of the Criminal Procedure Bill 2004. We understand this was prepared in 2005, and was supplied to the select committee that considered the Criminal Procedure Bill 2004. Please find a copy of the report attached with this letter, released to you in ful l. You have the right to make a complaint to the Ombudsman under section 28(3) of the Act. The Office of the Ombudsman may be contacted by email at info@omb...

4. CAC20006 v Mr D [2013] NZREADT 23 [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...of the public as disgraceful. Essentially, this case concerns his accessing a drawer of female underwear after an ‘open home’. We cover the basic facts below. [2] On 30 January 2013 the defendant accepted the charge and entered a guilty plea. We then ordered a timetable for written submissions on the basis that, by consent, we deal with penalty on the papers. [3] In September 2012 the defendant had surrendered his licence under s.61 of the Act which means that his licence has...

5. LA - practice standards for legal aid providers [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...such difficulties may be able to find a trusted person to explain such documents; 4.8.3 Where a client’s mental health could be an issue; 4.8.4 Some criminal matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to guilty pleas and quick progression through first and second appearances; 4.8.5 Some family matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to the urgent nature of the application, such as urgent protection orders; and 4....

6. Legal aid practice standards for all legal aid providers [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...such difficulties may be able to find a trusted person to explain such documents; 4.8.3 Where a client’s mental health could be an issue; 4.8.4 Some criminal matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to guilty pleas and quick progression through first and second appearances; 4.8.5 Some family matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to the urgent nature of the application, such as urgent protection orders; and 4....

7. Legal Aid Practice Standards Feb 17. [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...such difficulties may be able to find a trusted person to explain such documents; 4.8.3 Where a client’s mental health could be an issue; 4.8.4 Some criminal matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to guilty pleas and quick progression through first and second appearances; 4.8.5 Some family matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to the urgent nature of the application, such as urgent protection orders; and 4...

8. Practice Standards for Legal Aid Lawyer (2016) [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...such difficulties may be able to find a trusted person to explain such documents; 4.8.3 Where a client’s mental health could be an issue; 4.8.4 Some criminal matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to guilty pleas and quick progression through first and second appearances; 4.8.5 Some family matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to the urgent nature of the application, such as urgent protection orders; and 4...

9. Legal Aid Practice Standards [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...such difficulties may be able to find a trusted person to explain such documents; 4.8.3 Where a client’s mental health could be an issue; 4.8.4 Some criminal matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to guilty pleas and quick progression through first and second appearances; 4.8.5 Some family matters where there is not sufficient time to provide advice in writing due to the urgent nature of the application, such as urgent protection orders; and 4...

10. Compensation-for-a-Wrongly-Convicted-and-Imprisoned-Individual-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...been inco­recorded by the Court registry as six years. This "inputting error" meant that Mr · · was not actually disqualified from driving in March 2013. The District Court granted the application for a rehearing and by consent, the guilty pleas were vacated and the charges withdrawn. As a result of the District Court's decision, Mr- is eligible to apply for compensation under the 2020 Compensation Guidelines f�ngful Conviction and Imprisonment ('the 2020 Guidelines&...