James Joseph Kapa v The Queen

[2012] NZSC 1

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 114/2011
[2012] NZSC 1

JAMES JOSEPH KAPA

v

THE QUEEN

Court:             Blanchard, Tipping and McGrath JJ

Counsel:         Appellant in Person
A Markham for Crown

Judgment:      7 February 2012

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

ALeave to appeal is granted in respect of the sentence of reparation only.

BThe approved ground is whether the sentence of reparation complied with the requirements of s 32 of the Sentencing Act 2002.

REASONS

1. Leave is not granted for the proposed appeal against the sentence of imprisonment because no arguable question of principle is raised and the effective sentence and the minimum non-parole period were not manifestly excessive.  Indeed they were fully justified.

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington