Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teenager to be sentenced
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Teenager Helshom Teiti pleaded guilty to a charge of excess breath alcohol while on the road, despite a plea by his lawyer to have the charge withdrawn.
Surveyor gets licence back
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Ken Tiro has been granted a conditional licence after serving half of a 12-month disqualification for drink-driving.
Man 'duped' into crime, says lawyer
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man whose lawyer says his kindness makes him a target was sentenced in the High Court on Wednesday for being party to a burglary.
Blackrock crash driver sentenced
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Crime
The man who drove his car off the bank at Blackrock in the weekend pleaded guilty to drink driving in the High Court yesterday.
Four cases adjourned for sentencing
Friday 8 February 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 6 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata, Bernice Manarangi and Gina Williams.
'Sanctity of family violated'
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man was told by the sentencing justices of the peace that he was lucky to have the support of his mother in court and in life.
Finders keepers, losers weepers
Thursday 7 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A man acting on the old ‘finders keepers’ adage was sentenced for cashing in a cheque not belonging to him.
'We don't drink and drive', says lawyer
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata told a man being sentenced she felt sorry for his wife as she would also have to suffer the consequences of paying reparation for the rental car he wrote-off.
Alleged abuse victim told 'be strong'
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The lawyer of a man who denies beating up his partner says he has counselled his client about causing battered woman’s syndrome.
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