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Mahana Makarini Edmonds v The Queen - SC 57/2011

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Summary

Criminal Appeal – Party offences – Section 66(2) of the Crimes Act 1961 – Appellant was convicted of manslaughter after Mr Pahau, one of his associates, killed Mr Niwa through a single stab wound inflicted by a knife - Whether the jury must be directed that knowledge of the possession of the particular type of weapon used in the commission of the principal offence is required under s 66(2).  [2011] NZCA 147  CA 588/2010

Result

A Leave to appeal is granted.
B The approved ground of appeal is whether the trial Judge should have directed the jury that they could not convict the appellant unless satisfied that he knew the principal offender was carrying a knife.
15 August 2011
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Appeal dismissed.
20 December 2011

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Hearing date : 6 October 2011

Elias CJ, Blanchard, Tipping, McGrath, William Young JJ.