Johns v The Queen

[2015] NZHC 1033

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND NEW PLYMOUTH REGISTRY

CRI 2015-443-009 [2015] NZHC 1033

BETWEEN

SHAYNE CODY JOHNS

Appellant

AND

THE QUEEN Respondent

Hearing:	20 April 2015
Counsel:	M Boyd for Appellant A W M Britton for Respondent
Judgment:	15 May 2015

JUDGMENT OF HEATH J

This judgment was delivered by me on 15 May 2015 at 4.30pm pursuant to Rule 11.5 of the High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Solicitors:
Crown Solicitor, New Plymouth
Counsel:

J C Hannam, New Plymouth

JOHNS v THE QUEEN [2015] NZHC 1033 [15 May 2015]

[1]      On 20 April 2015, I heard an appeal by Mr Johns against his conviction on one charge of having a sexual connection with a young person under the age of 16 years, and his appeal against the sentence imposed of two years and two months imprisonment.

[2]      I indicated, following the hearing, that I expected to give judgment within the following two weeks.  Due to other judicial commitments of a heavier nature than I had anticipated at the time, that has not proved possible.  However, I have reached a conclusion on the conviction appeal, and consider it best to give that decision now. My judgment on the appeal against sentence remains reserved.

[3]      The appeal against conviction is dismissed.  Reasons for that decision will be given as soon as time permits.  A judgment on the sentence appeal will be delivered

contmeporaneously.

P R Heath J

Delivered at 4.30pm on 15 May 2015