R v Driver

[2016] NZHC 155

ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF THE JUDGMENT AND ANY PART OF THE PROCEEDINGS (INCLUDING THE RESULT) IN NEWS MEDIA OR ON THE INTERNET OR OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATABASE UNTIL FINAL DISPOSITION OF TRIAL [RETRIAL].

PUBLICATION IN LAW REPORT OR LAW DIGEST PERMITTED

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND HAMILTON REGISTRY

CRI-2014-019-007154

[2016] NZHC 155

THE QUEEN

v

JOHN SAMUEL DAVID DRIVER

Hearing:

9 February 2016

Appearances:

P Crayton for the Crown

M McIvor for the Defendant

Judgment:

12 February 2016

RESULTS JUDGMENT OF WYLIE J

This judgment was delivered by Justice Wylie on 12 February 2016 at 3.00pm

pursuant to r 11.5 of the High Court Rules Registrar/Deputy Registrar

Date:……………………………….

R v JOHN SAMUEL DAVID DRIVER [2016] NZHC 155 [12 February 2016]

[1]                 Further to the hearing on 9 February last, I have had the opportunity to view the DVD recording of the complainant’s interview. I have also read the transcript of the interview.

[2]                 The Crown’s application to adduce the DVD recording as the complainant’s evidence in chief is granted.

[3]                 I am giving this results judgment to enable the parties to prepare for the trial due to commence on 22 February next. The reasons for this judgment will follow.

Wylie J

Solicitors:

Crown Solicitor, Hamilton M McIvor, Hamilton