The Queen v Martin [2006] NZCA 180 (26 July 2006)

Last Updated: 8 August 2006

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND

CA501/05

THE QUEEN



v



SHANNON CHARLES MARTIN

Hearing: 26 July 2006

Court: Robertson, Goddard and Gendall JJ

Counsel: C P Comesky and J Soondram for Appellant
K J Beaton for Crown

Judgment: 26 July 2006

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The appeal against conviction is dismissed.

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REASONS OF THE COURT

(Given by Robertson J)

[1]	Having considered the written material and the additional evidence together with submissions from counsel, the Court is persuaded that the appeal against conviction cannot succeed and is accordingly dismissed.
[2]	The reasons will be issued at a later date.
[3]	Mr Martin’s bail is extended until 9am on Friday 28 July 2006 when he must surrender himself to the Registrar at the High Court in Auckland.

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington