Police v Koteka [2011] CKHC 10; CR 540 of 2010 (11 March 2011)

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

CR NOs. 540/2010, 547/2010, 668/2010, 669/2010
692/2010, 693/2010, 694/2010, 49/2011, 50/2011
83/2011

POLICE

V

JOSHUA KOTEKA

Hearing: 11 March 2011

Counsel: Ms C Evans for Police
Mr C Petero for Defendant

Sentence: 11 March 2011

SENTENCING NOTES OF HINGSTON J

C Evans, Crown Law Office, Avarua, Rarotonga
C Petero, Rarotonga

[1] Mr Koteka, your counsel might just about have got you out of jail with his submissions.

[2] On the charge of driving whilst disqualified I am going to fine you $200.00. On the charge of wilful trespass I am going to convict you and discharge you. On the escaping from lawful custody charge I am going to impose a sentence of 12 months' probationary visionision. On the contempt of Court charge I am going to impose a sentence of 12 months' supervision. On the dangerous and reckless driving charge I am going to fine you $300.00. With regard to the supervision sentences they are to be served concurrently. Stand down.

Hingston J