R v Robinson

David Leslie Robinson pleaded guilty to multiple charges of sexual offending against two child victims, including indecent assault and sexual violation. The sentencing hearing in the High Court of New Zealand, Tauranga Registry, considered the appropriate band classification for the offending according to the Court of Appeal's decision in R v AM. The Crown argued for a band 3 classification, while defence counsel contended for band 1 or band 2. The court found the offending against the first complainant alone warranted a band 3 classification due to the seriousness of the offences and the vulnerability of the victim. The second complainant's case also indicated very serious offending. The court adopted the Crown's analysis, sentencing Robinson to a total of 11 years and 8 months imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 5 years and 10 months for the most serious charge. Counts 6 to 13 were discharged as part of the plea agreement.