Rex v Kupu [2012] TOSC 71; CR 28 of 2012 (28 September 2012)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TONGA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
NUKU'ALOFA REGISTRY

CR 28 of 2012

REX

v

LATA KUPU

BEFORE THE HON. JUSTICE CATO

SUMMARY OF SENTENCE DELIVERED ORALLY

Unlawful cultivation of illicit drugs cannabis contrary to section 4 (a) Illicit Drugs Control Act unlawful use of illicit drugs contrary to section 4 (a) of the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2003

11 plants - own use

Admitted to drug addiction problem - support of wife - bush worker - 10 years Tonga navy officer - acquired drug problem working undercover in Army - no previous convictions of relevance

SENTENCE:

1. Cultivation - 100 hours community work under probation office direction;

2. Unlawful use - Probation - 12 months bond of good behaviour;

Condition - under probation to attend an alcohol and drug addiction course with Salvation Army

Condition - make immediate contact with probation

JUDGE

Dated: 28 September 2012