R v Hammond

[2015] NZHC 82

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. PUBLICATION IN LAW REPORT OR LAW DIGEST PERMITTED.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY

CRI-2013-009-10956

[2015] NZHC 82

THE QUEEN

v

STANLEY ROSS HAMMOND

Hearing:

5 February 2015

Appearances:

C J Boshier and C D Newman for Crown

A M McCormick and CRD Williams for Defendant

Judgment:

5 February 2015

JUDGMENT OF DUNNINGHAM J

[1]                 I have two applications before me. The first is an application under s 133 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 to amend two of the charges as set out in a charge amendment notice. The two amendments are minor typographical errors in the name of some images which are referred to in the charge. That amendment is not opposed, and I see no prejudice arising in allowing the amendment. Accordingly, that application is granted and the charges can be amended as proposed.

[2]                 The second is an application under s 53 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 for leave to withdraw the defendant’s election to be tried by a jury. That application is not opposed by the Crown. Importantly, no delay is anticipated by the withdrawal of that election and accordingly, leave is granted.

R v HAMMOND [2015] NZHC 82 [5 February 2015]

[3]                 I also record that name suppression of the defendant will be dealt with at the outset of the trial.

Solicitors:

Raymond Donnelly & Co., Christchurch Brandts-Giesen McCormick, Rangiora