The Queen v Bell [2007] NZCA 4 (12 February 2007)

Last Updated: 20 February 2007

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND

CA321/06
[2007] NZCA 4

THE QUEEN



v



GARETH JAMES BELL

Hearing: 12 February 2007

Court: Arnold, Panckhurst and Priestley JJ

Counsel: M J Levett for Appellant
A Markham for Crown

Judgment: 12 February 2007

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The appeal has been allowed. The minimum period of imprisonment of three years six months is quashed and a minimum period of imprisonment of two years eight months is substituted.

[Reasons will follow]

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington