Crime
Busy week at High Court
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams is in Rarotonga presiding over criminal and civil cases until Friday.
Vaka jumping decision reserved
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams has reserved judgement for two declaratory judgements that have the potential to significantly alter the Cook Islands political system.
First sentence under new act
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The first person prosecuted under the newly passed Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act was sentenced on Friday.
Punanga Tauturu: sentence not right
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Punanga Tauturu believes a ruling to discharge without conviction given to a public servant accused of assault against a female is “disappointing” and he should have been convicted.
Car driver denied bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The young man behind the wheel of a fatal crash that killed three teenage boys was in court Thursday requesting bail while he awaits his trial.
Rape accused let out on bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki businessman charged with rape was released on bail yesterday for an unrelated charge of discharging a firearm.
Prowler scares young girl
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Twenty-three year old Robert Simona Naku was convicted and fined last Thursday for being unlawfully found on a neighbour’s property in Tupapa in May.
Justice not to be played with: JP
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man with an attitude accused of burglary and a long list of court order breaches, was told that jail is perhaps the best place for him last Thursday.
Woman caught on camera discharged
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
One of two women caught on security camera interfering with a motorbike outside the Cook Islands News office has escaped conviction.
Driver at twice the legal limit
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on July 11 and passed judgements on the following cases: Elesa Sivaro - Who is awaiting a jury trial for another matter, was convicted of excess breath alcohol in relation to an incident in Ruatonga on June 22.
Delay over psychiatric report
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Mata Nooroa on July 4, who passed the following judgements: Crystal Arona - Was reappearing on two counts of theft as a servant charges but without legal representation.
Mistake ends in assault conviction
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A health professional convicted and sentenced to 12 months supervision for assault on a female, sought help from community support groups straight after the incident.
School boy convicted
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A 17 year old college student has been convicted of careless driving and will be paying his parents off for some time to pay for the damage he caused.
Trial by jury requested
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 27, who passed the following judgements: Matui Valu - was to enter no plea to two counts of cannabis, seeds and utensil charges, but after his defence counsel Norman George sought a further adjournment, a challenge was mounted by Crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa.
Accused misses court
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Pukerua was to appear on June 27 to enter a plea in relation to a threaten-to-kill charge but was a no show, which is not the first time it had happened.
Court reminded of dress code
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short on June 20, who passed the following judgements: Wilfred Dauvois - at the request of the prosecution, was remanded back into custody after having his case adjourned to June 27.
Repeat court order not followed
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A court order for a man accused of common assault to obtain a psychiatric report before entering a plea, had not been followed last week.
Fiji man must stay in Cooks
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national charged with theft as a servant has been prevented by the courts from leaving the Cook Islands as there are fears he may abscond.
JP: women not punching bags
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
In dealing with two separate assault on female cases in court last Thursday, Justice of the Peace Tui Short sent a timely reminder to men that their women are not punching bags.
Drink driver disqualified
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 13, who passed the following judgements: Alex Root Reed – who refused to undergo a breathalyser test in Avarua has pleaded guilty to the charge, following an earlier court appearance on May 17 where he entered no plea.