Crime
Six men assault females
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
On November 29, the High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments:
Court rejects Chandars' costs
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
An application of costs from the man sentenced for his part in an elaborate Nigerian scam was rejected by Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday.
Two-time burglar sent to jail
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice Barry Patterson said a decision to send a two-time burglary offender to jail instead of probation will act as a deterrent for future criminals.
Video analysis
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The under 13 Mortein Stingers netball team were introduced to video analysis for the first time yesterday and the successful results proved instantaneous.
Court of Appeal starts today
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Court of Appeal is sitting for a week starting today to hear three cases for appeal and one criminal sentencing.
Student escapes indecent assault trial
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Crown Law dropped indecent assault charges against a school student in the High Court on Thursday.
Schizophrenic may not be fit for trial
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on November 22 was presided over by Justice of the peace Tangi Taoro, who passed the following judgments:
Young man beats partner again
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A 21-year-old who has appeared in court for seriously assaulting his partner for the second time was put on probation for a year on Thursday.
Brown to pay damages of $1499
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A wayward drive by Darrell Brown has left him needing to pay $1499 in damages after he crashed his car in to the trailer of an oncoming bus.
Police: Domestic violence not to be taken lightly
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who beat his ex-partner for taking their motorbike received a suspended sentence in the High Court on Thursday.
Youth jailed for bad language
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Using abusive words while on community service earned Robert Piniata a seven-day stay in Arorangi Prison.
Underage drink driver fined
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on November 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments:
Bates case sparks debate
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Crime
There is growing concern that a foreign judge, in his interpretation of the law, has disregarded native land customs and taken away the rights of Cook Islands families to manage their own lands.
Kaokao gets 12 months probation
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who beat his partner and grew a cannabis plant for “experimental purposes” has avoided jail.
Fraudster's helper sentenced
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The man who played a part in an elaborate Nigerian scam was sentenced in the High Court on Friday.
Rarotonga 'awash with burglars'
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer Norman George said it might give his client “time to think” should he be sent to prison.
Man changes plea for second time
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Ngatuaine Parima appeared in court in front of Justice Christine Grice last Thursday for assaulting a female, burglary, four charges of being unlawfully found, two charges of unlawful taking, and theft.
Victim's withdrawal request denied
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A request by a domestic violence victim for the case to be withdrawn was denied by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata.
Probation after nearly 18 months
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who dragged his beaten partner out of their house before threatening a neighbour with a knife almost 18 months ago, has avoided jail.
No conviction for nightclub assault
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man was discharged without conviction for an “out-of-character” assault by Justice of the Peace Pae Tutero in the High Court last Thursday.
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