Wood v Police [2012] NZHC 693 (16 April 2012)

Last Updated: 8 May 2012

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND NELSON REGISTRY

CRI-2012-442-1 [2012] NZHC 693

BETWEEN LEON DEREK WOOD Appellant

AND NEW ZEALAND POLICE Respondent

Hearing: 16 April 2012

Counsel: H Boyd-Wilson for Respondent

Judgment: 16 April 2012

_{ORAL JUDGMENT OF MILLER J}

[1] Mr Wood appeals his conviction for careless use of a vehicle.

[2] The appeal has been pending for some time and in a minute of 21 March, Dobson J noted that Mr Wood, who represents himself, had not complied with the requirement to file written submissions and had sought an adjournment on the ground that he was suffering from stress and depression. Justice Dobson granted an adjournment, noting that it is unlikely that the Court would grant any further adjournment given the history of the matter.

[3] The appeal was called before me today. Mr Wood did not appear although he has been given notice of the fixture. In the circumstances his appeal is dismissed.

Miller J

Solicitors:

Crown Solicitor’s Office, Nelson for Respondent

WOOD V NEW ZEALAND POLICE HC NEL CRI-2012-442-1 [16 April 2012]