Police v Tangaroa [2003] CKHC 23; CR 101.03, 105.03 (4 July 2003)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COOK ISLANDS
HELD AT RAROTONGA
(CRIMINAL DIVISION)

CR NO. 101/03, 105/03

POLICE

v

PAPATA RICHARD TANGAROA
Defendant

Mr Titaa for Police
Mr Arnold for Defendant

Date of sentence: 4 July 2003

DECISION OF SMITH J

I've heard what Mr Arnold has said in your support, it is your first offence, you're 26 years of age and you are obviously making a name for yourself in your work at the Ports Authority. Your employer speaks very highly of you. It's just a shame you've dropped into these problems of yours of smoking and keeping marijuana cannabis. You are a first offender and to that extent the Court may look leniently upon you but I warn you that if you come back on any similar charges such leniency will not be afforded you. I am going to accept part of the Probation Service's report, you are directed to 12 months probationary supervision, the first three months of which you are to carry out community service.

JUDGE