Kaio v The Queen

[2012] NZCA 50

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND

CA367/2011

[2012] NZCA 50

BETWEEN  JAMES ABRAHAM KAIO
Appellant

AND  THE QUEEN
Respondent

Hearing:         28 February 2012

Court:             Hammond, Priestley and Allan JJ

Counsel:         R Vigor-Brown for Appellant
D J Boldt for Respondent

Judgment:      28 February 2012

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

A        The appeal against sentence is allowed.

BThe sentence of seven years imprisonment is set aside; we substitute a sentence of six years imprisonment.

CReasons to follow.

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1. We have heard counsel this morning.

2. The appeal against sentence is allowed.

3. The sentence of seven years imprisonment is set aside; we substitute a sentence of six years imprisonment.

4. Reasons to follow.

Solicitors:

Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondent