King v R [2010] NZCA 236 (3 June 2010)

Last Updated: 10 June 2010

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND

CA718/2008 [2010] NZCA 236

BETWEEN DEACON TUAKAWA KING
Appellant

AND THE QUEEN
Respondent

Hearing: 3 June 2010

Court: Arnold, Wild and Simond France JJ

Counsel: M M Dorset for Appellant
M E Ball and F Sinclair for Respondent

Judgment: 3 June 2010

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

1. The appeal is allowed. The conviction is quashed and a retrial is ordered.
2. Questions of bail are to be dealt with in the District Court.
   

[Reasons to follow]

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondent