Ogle-Gray v R [2015] NZCA 47 (6 March 2015)

Last Updated: 11 March 2015

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND
CA36/2014 [2015] NZCA 47
BETWEEN	JASON ROBERT OGLE-GRAY Appellant
AND	THE QUEEN Respondent

Hearing:	4 March 2015
Court:	Harrison, Fogarty and Dobson JJ
Counsel:	No appearance for Appellant J E Mildenhall for Crown
Judgment:	6 March 2015 at 10 am

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

The appeal is dismissed.
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REASONS OF THE COURT

(Given by Fogarty J)

[1] The appeal was set down for hearing and was called on 4 March. There was no appearance for Mr Ogle-Gray. He has not taken any steps to pursue his appeal since 9 July 2014 and has consistently failed since then to comply with judicial directions.
[2] This was an appeal both on conviction and sentence. Mr Ogle-Gray had been found guilty after a trial of all 22 counts of knowingly filing false GST returns. He was convicted and sentenced to four months home detention and 400 hours community work, with provision for basic work and living skills.^[1] There was an order for reparation of $5,000.^[2] The outstanding loss was more.
[3] We are not satisfied that the appeal has any merit and, in the absence of any argument in support, it is dismissed.

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington for Respondent

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^[1] R v Ogle-Gray DC Hamilton CRI-2012-019-2344, 19 December 2013 at [13].

^[2] At [14].