Crime
Trial on hold
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The jury trial of a woman accused of stealing pearls from her employer was scheduled to begin yesterday – but it was postponed yet again.
Witness accused of lying in day 1 of trial
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The first day of the trial of a man accused of receiving stolen goods started yesterday morning in the High Court.
Court hearings begin today
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams is presiding over the Cook Islands High Court for the next two week, hearing cases that range from employees being accused to stealing from their employers, to employers being sued by their employees.
Companies warned to pay returns
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The first warning to companies has been issued to pay annual return fees – or risk being struck off the register.
Drink driver told 'take the bus'
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru who passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: McKenzie Taingarua – was involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kavera on Saturday around 8.15 pm after drinking then driving.
JP tough on probation breaches
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who breached his probation conditions repeatedly was sent to prison despite an emotional plea to the court that this would see his family turned out on the streets.
Law on disbarment explained
Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Crime
If the chief justice believes lawyer Norman George has shown incompetence in a recent case which saw the presiding judges strongly rebuke him, it is possible he may no longer work as a lawyer in the Cooks Islands.
Man pleads guilty to underage sex
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 28 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who passed the following judgments: Tai Tekopua – pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a girl over 12, but under 16, before the Aitutaki High Court on February 22.
Drunk and disqualified drivers in court
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Crime
There were eight alcohol-related driving offences in the High Court on February 28.
Rebels to face Fiji Me tonight
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Tonight’s volleyball action is all about catch up games ahead of next week’s playoffs and finals the week after.
'Go to hell,' says George
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Chastised lawyer Norman George says he is not worried about any further disciplinary action against him for what the court termed an ‘abuse of process’.
Man convicted 4 times for abuse
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A 27-year-old narrowly escaped a jail sentence after he was convicted for the fourth time for assaulting his partner.
Alleged child abuser in court
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed the following judgments: Wilfred Dauvois – appeared on a charge of common assault.
Damning criticism for George
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Lawyer and MP Norman George has been ordered to pay costs to four defendants after the Court of Appeal issued damning criticism at him for wasting its time.
Defendants seek legal counsel
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Ponatu Ua, who is charged with burglary, receiving and contempt of court, has had his case adjourned until 14 March.
Three breach probation
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Three people were fined for breaching conditions of their probation orders.
Man sentenced for damage
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Mark Buchanan was required to pay for damages to a car parked outside an Avarua bar last month, after appearing in court last Thursday.
24 months for breaking window
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court has ordered that Amosa Koiatu be placed on probation for 24 months for causing willful damage to property and breaching community service orders.
Punch lands man in court
Monday 18 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Tuakana Samuel pleaded guilty to one count of common assault on Thursday.
Bench warrant cancelled after 20 minutes
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A bench warrant was cancelled for the arrest of Temotu Arioka – less than half-an-hour after it was issued in court on Thursday.
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