Hutchings v The King

[2023] NZHC 3016

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND HAMILTON REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA KIRIKIRIROA ROHE

CRI-2023-419-68

[2023] NZHC 3016

HUTCHINGS

v

THE KING

Hearing:	17 October 2023
Appearances:	S Gilbert for Mr Hutchings J Lewis for the Crown
Result Judgment:	27 October 2023

RESULT JUDGMENT OF ROBINSON J

[Appeal against sentence]

This judgment was delivered by me on 27 October 2023 at 11:00 am.

Registrar/ Deputy Registrar

Solicitors/counsel: S Gilbert, Hamilton

Hamilton Legal, Hamilton

HUTCHINGS v R [2023] NZHC 3016 [27 October 2023]

[1]                For reasons that will follow shortly Mr Hutchings’ appeal against sentence is allowed.

[2]                The sentence of 15 months’ imprisonment is quashed, and a sentence of five months’ home detention is imposed. This is to be served at the address specified in the pre-sentence report dated 9 June 2023 and is subject to the conditions recommended in that report.

[3]The order for reparation remains.

Robinson J