R v Hoani

[2013] NZHC 2009

REGINA v HOANI [2013] NZHC 2009 [9 August 2013]

 

Solicitors:

P J Shamy and C E Butchard, Christchurch

C M Ruane, Christchurch

 

I also direct the preparation of a pre-sentence report by the probation service.

 

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remanded in custody for the preparation of that report.  I also note that you have no

objection to the remand being for a greater period than 14 days and accordingly you will not be brought back to Court until the time of your sentencing, unless there is a

development which requires that to occur.

 

You  are  however,

 

Criminal  Procedure  (Mentally  Impaired  Persons) Act  2013.

 

remanded for sentence to 10 October 2013 at 9.15 am.  As sought by your counsel,

Mr Ruane, I request that an assessment report be prepared pursuant to s 38 of the

 

Mr Hoani, in light of your plea of guilty to the charge of murder you are

 

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I make an order confirming that the further charge of assault is withdrawn.

 

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JUDGMENT OF PANCKHURST J

 

9 August 2013

 

Dateof Minute:

 

P J Shamy and C E Butchard for the Crown

C M Ruane for Defendant

 

Appearances:

 

9August 2013

 

Hearing:

 

COLINALBERTHOANI

 

v

 

REGINA

 

CRI-2013-009-7174

[2013]NZHC2009

 

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY