Court of Appeal reviews Kawerau man Jade Raymond Mellow’s sentencing discounts after crime spree
A minimum term of imprisonment was not imposed, despite the prosecutor requesting one of 50%. In the Court…
Sentencing judge says Waikato man Ricky Davies has a ‘distorted attitude’ to sex
Judge Philip Crayton stepped back from a sentence of home detention last week and instead allowed the slightly…
Judge rules Trump can’t deny funds to L.A., other ‘sanctuary’ cities
The Trump administration cannot deny funding to Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of “sanctuary”…
Freemans Bay stabbing: Auckland sex worker Laken Kingi sentenced after attacking client
“The defendant, holding a hunting knife, chased the complainant,” the agreed summary of facts states. “While running away,…
Judge ponders Jason Lambert case: Is tradie a conman or was he simply in over his head?
As the trial proceeded, police withdrew a further four. Lambert pleaded guilty to eight. That’s left him defending…
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in Rhode Island court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88,…
Queensland court reduces sentence for Emma Lovell’s teenage killer
The ruling means the murderer will now be eligible for supervised release after serving 60% of his sentence,…
Recidivist shoplifter Debra Jupp lambasted by judge over latest retail thefts
She mainly targeted Farmers stores in Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland, along with Woolworths, Pak’nSave and Chemist Warehouse stores,…
Justice Andrew Becroft’s letter to teenager caught in bitter custody dispute
In February, a second Family Court judge agreed the teenager should live with his father, issuing a court…
Judge criticises Corrections for failing to provide information on offender Ivan Terry’s upbringing
Days before the recent sentencing in the Wellington District Court, court staff requested that the Department of Corrections’…
Invercargill man ordered to pay $305,000 back into estate of his mother after sister takes him to court
“And when people are after money, mate, they will trash you to bloody not only 500, but ……
Teen boy housed in Tauranga motel by Oranga Tamariki for more than a year
During that year, Oranga Tamariki sent *Cody on a state-funded trip to a Pacific Island, with his now-estranged…