R v Richardson - [2024] NZHC 1795
Date of Judgment
03 July 2024
Decision
Summary
Sentencing for manslaughter; during an argument, defendant stabbed victim who was sitting in driver's seat of car; jury rejected claim that victim stabbed himself.
HELD, starting point of seven years six months' imprisonment; discount of 15 per cent for youth, absence of prior convictions and effect of incarceration on defendant's young child; discount of 15 per cent for factors canvassed in s 27 report; 12 month deduction for time spent on EM bail; final sentence of four years and three months' imprisonment; no order for the imposition of a minimum term of imprisonment.
HELD, starting point of seven years six months' imprisonment; discount of 15 per cent for youth, absence of prior convictions and effect of incarceration on defendant's young child; discount of 15 per cent for factors canvassed in s 27 report; 12 month deduction for time spent on EM bail; final sentence of four years and three months' imprisonment; no order for the imposition of a minimum term of imprisonment.