R v Lamositele- Brown - [2024] NZHC 118

Defendant appeared for sentencing having been found guilty at trial of murder. Aggravating factors were the use of a weapon, unlawful possession of the firearm, the lack of provocation, and the victim being unarmed. Starting minimum period of imprisonment of 11 years and six months' imprisonment to reflect low level of pre-meditation and violence, but intentional killing. Taking into account an uplift for drug related offending, and a reduction for defendant's remorse, and potental for rehabilitation, defendant sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum period of imprisonment of 12 years and eight months' imprisonment.