Wood v Police

[2012] NZHC 693

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND NELSON REGISTRY

CRI-2012-442-1 [2012] NZHC 693

BETWEEN  LEON DEREK WOOD Appellant

ANDNEW ZEALAND POLICE Respondent

Hearing:         16 April 2012

Counsel:         H Boyd-Wilson for Respondent

Judgment:      16 April 2012

ORAL JUDGMENT OF MILLER J

[1]      Mr Wood appeals his conviction for careless use of a vehicle.

[2]      The appeal has been pending for some time and in a minute of 21 March, Dobson J noted that Mr Wood, who represents himself, had not complied with the requirement  to  file  written  submissions  and  had  sought  an  adjournment  on  the ground that he was suffering from stress and depression.  Justice Dobson granted an adjournment, noting that it is unlikely that the Court would grant any further adjournment given the history of the matter.

[3]      The appeal was called before me today.  Mr Wood did not appear although he has been given notice of the fixture.  In the circumstances his appeal is dismissed.

Miller J

Solicitors:

Crown Solicitor’s Office, Nelson for Respondent

WOOD V NEW ZEALAND POLICE HC NEL CRI-2012-442-1 [16 April 2012]