[Note: The order of this question trail can be changed to put the key issue, for instance violence, first.]
Charge 1: Robbery under s 234 of the Crimes Act 1961The Crown must prove each element of the offence. That is called the burden of proof. The Crow…
Charge 1: Manslaughter under sections 160(2)(b) and 152(b) of the Crimes Act 1961The Crown must prove each element of the offence. That is called the burden of proof. The Crown carries that burden. Also, the Crown must prove each element beyond reasonabl…
District Courts
Jurisdiction
The New Zealand District Courts have originating jurisdiction over all criminal matters. They deal with all but a small number of serious offences which are dealt with by the High Court. In its civil jurisdiction the Distr…