S v Police HC Hamilton CRI 2008-092-4249

[2008] NZHC 587

This case has been anonymized

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND HAMILTON REGISTRY

CRI 2008-092-4249

S

Applicant

v

THE POLICE

Respondent

Hearing:         24 April 2008

Appearances: M Robb for applicant

A M Beveridge for respondent

Judgment:      24 April 2008

JUDGMENT OF ALLAN J ON BAIL APPLICATION

Solicitors:

M Robb, PO Box 58, Hamilton

Crown Solicitor Hamilton

S V THE POLICE HC HAM CRI 2008-092-4249  24 April 2008

[1]      Mr S   applies for bail.   He faces charges  of  having possession  for supply of methamphetamine, cannabis, LSD, and ecstasy, as well as a charge of driving while his licence was suspended.  He has appeared in the Manukau District Court on those charges, but is currently in custody.

[2]      Because he has a conviction for a relevant drug offence, any application for bail must be made to this Court, pursuant to s 16 of the Bail Act.

[3]      Ms  Beveridge  advises  that  bail  is  not  opposed,  provided  that  certain conditions are imposed.  Mr Robb indicates that those conditions are acceptable to Mr S  .

[4]      Accordingly, Mr S   will be released on bail on the following conditions:

a)        He is to reside at 223B Tui Road, Whangamata;

b)He is to observe a curfew at that address between 9 pm and 7 am each night and during those hours must present himself at the door of that dwelling upon request by any police officer.

c)        He is not to apply for any travel documents.

d)       He is to report to the Whangamata police station each Monday and

Friday between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.

C J Allan J