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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE COOK ISLANDS 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid13370782 Appellant
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid13370782 Respondent
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  10 August 1999
\par 
\par Coram}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  The Hon Sir Graham Speight JA }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914 Presiding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914 
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\par His }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12399914\charrsid12399914 Honour}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  Judge AG McHugh
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\par Counsel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9573532\charrsid12399914 r.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  Woolford for Appellant 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6100260\charrsid12399914  Mitchell for Respondent
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\par BY THE HON SIR IAN BARKER JA
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914 This is an appeal by the Crown against a sentence imposed on the respondent in the High Court at Rarotonga on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9573532\charrsid12399914 
the 30}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid9573532\charrsid12399914 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  March 1999. The appeal is brought with the leave of the Court }{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  April 1999.
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\par Early in the morning of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9573532\charrsid12399914 Sunday 28}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid9573532\charrsid12399914 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914 
 June 1998}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  a motor vehicle driven by the respondent collided with a motor cycle driven by the deceased}{
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 Mr. Fotuga. At the time of the accident the respondent had been drinking. As a result of the accident he was charged}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  pursuant to s 25 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914 2}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  with }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914 
driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drinking or drugs to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of a vehicle and by an act or omission}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914  caused the death of Mr. Fotuga}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11947227\charrsid12399914 
. The respondent pleaded not guilty but was convicted }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 by a jury. Mr. Mitchell rightly points out this Court does not have the notes of evidence. Nevertheless}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 
\par The learned Judge noted that t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 he respondent showed no remorse}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914  if it were possible}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 
 for the respondent to pay something towards the child}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 s maintenance}{
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\par The Judge referred to a precedence which indicated that as far back as 20 years ago }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 with only one exception}{
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 anyone charged with this offence had been imprisoned. The Judge noted that the people of Rarotonga should be aware of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 consequences of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6973231\charrsid12399914 punishment that resulted from similar activities to that in which the respondent }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664385\charrsid12399914 e
ngaged on this night. He also noted that if one were to deviate from established precedent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664385\charrsid12399914 
 it might be said that those }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 more well}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 
off might be able to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 buy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664385\charrsid12399914  their way out of prison. As against that the Judge noted his responsibilities to the wishes of the wi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 
dow and the possibility of secur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664385\charrsid12399914 ing her some kind of financial support for her loss. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 He noted }{
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If I send you to jail then I am in a way defaulting on what I believe are responsibilities to the innocent wi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 dow and innocent child.}{
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\par With respect to the learned Judge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  whilst the impact of the offending on the victim is very important}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  payment to the widow }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 within 2 months}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  of $10}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 000 and a further $10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 000 to be paid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 
 12 months from the date of sentence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  namely 30 March 1999}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  into a trust account to be administered and invested by the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914  of the High Court and to b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
e available for the maintenance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  education and advancement of the child prior to her reaching the age of 21}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  with the Registrar being able to seek assistance and direction from any Judge of the High Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16522442\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  two year}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 s imprisonment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  suspended}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  disqualification from driving for 2 years
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16522442 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 We}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
 have misgivings as to the jurisdiction of the Judge to make the monetary compensation order. It would have been more appropriate for such an order to have been made under the Deaths by Accident Compensation Act legislation in the Cook Islands. The J
udge purported to sentence the respondent to 2 years imprisonment but the sentence was to suspend provided the payments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  as indicated above}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  were made.
\par 
\par Counsel acknowledge there was no jurisdiction for the Judge to have imposed a suspended sentence. This kind of response to criminal behaviour has only recently been introduced into New Zealand. It is not}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  at the moment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  part of the Cook Island}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
s criminal law. Nor could what the Judge did be construed as ordering the respondent 
to come up for the sentence if called upon to do so. It was just not possible for the Judge to have passed a sentence of a suspended term of imprisonment. One would have thought that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 
the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 Cr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 own would have applied}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914  under s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 115 of the Criminal Procedure Act to have this error corrected. However}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914  no application was made by the Crown to the Judge }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 under that section to pass a sentence allowed by law.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15227637\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 The Crown now submits that the sentence was manifestly inadequate and must be increased. Mr. Woolford}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  of course}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  a
cknowledges on a Crown appeal against sentence that the level of sentence imposed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  if appeal is successful}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
 is not normally so high as it might have been had the proper sentence been imposed at first instance. Counsel for the Crown emphasized the behaviour of the respondent in driving whilst under the influence of liquor. He emphasized the lack of remorse 
\endash  as evidenced by the not guilty plea and the statement made by the Judge as recorded in his sentencing notes.
\par 
\par Mr Mitchell}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  for the respondent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  stressed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 1. the desire of the widow that the appellant not be imprisoned}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 2. the fact it is now more than a year since the respondent}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
s arrest and some months after the sentencing. It would be unfair that he might now be summonsed to serve a term of imprisonment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
3. the sum of money ordered to be paid by the respondent to the widow is not insignificant sum in Cook Islands terms. The appellant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  therefore}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  woul}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 d not in these circumstances be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  seen to have bought his way out of prison.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14696698 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16522442 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 Counsel suggested that a substituted sentence might include a period of probation which Mr. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 Mitchell}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  submitted}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  in terms of the legislation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
 would have the same effect as a suspended sentence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  if terms of probation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914  were breached}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914  then the offender}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914  could come up for sentence again on the original charge. Counsel }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
also suggested a sentence of community service as well as a term of probation and that the money still be paid to the widow and the child as indicated. He notes there is no provision in the Cook Islands criminal ju}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14696698\charrsid12399914 stice legislation for monetary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
compensation to victim as distinct from reparation for property damage. We note from the file}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
 there was at some stage a request by the prosecution for the reparation order in respect of the deceased}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
s motor cycle but no order was made by the Judge and it would not be appropriate to consider that the respondent one now.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9124028\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
\par Mr. Mitchell also referred to other cases. He pointed out}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914  quite rightly}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914  that sentences in New Zealand}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914  -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914  which are fairly high for this sort of offending \endash  were not appropriate in the Cook Islands }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 
and are not necessary to be followed in their intensity in the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 jurisdiction. However}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
 Mr. Woolford referred to the decision of the same Judge in the sentencing of a man }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 called Ben in 1998 where he received a sentence of two year}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 s imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12916251\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 
\par Giving this matter our earnest consideration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 
 we consider that there is no option but to imprison this respondent for what was a bad piece of driving which claimed a life}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 bad p
iece of driving exacerbated by his drunken state. Although the details of that driving are not before this Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914  we must assume the correctness of the jury}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 s finding that he was incapable of driving because }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 of his intake of alcohol. We think a sentence of 2 years }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 imprisonment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  if}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  it had been imposed at the time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
 would have been appropriate. However}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
 we do not consider that the respondent should serve a term of that length for the following reasons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5448095\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 1. the respondent was erroneously sentenced to a suspended sentence at the time}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 2. the Crown did not exercise its right}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 and indeed its duty}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  to have that erroneous}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  sentence corrected
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 3. the forgiving attitude of the widow}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 4. the fact the respondent has paid the $ 10}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 000 to the widow as ordered by the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 5. the length of time since the respondent}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 s arrest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 6. the fact that this is a Crown appeal
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2964603 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16522442 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 ccordingly}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  instead of the sentence that was imposed by the learned Judge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  we impose a sentence of 9 months imprisonment followed by one year}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 s probation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  a special term of the probation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  under s8 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  of the Cr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 iminal Justice Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  is to be that the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914  respondent pay the sum of $20}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 000 by way of damages or compensation for the loss suffered }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 by the widow and her daughter. That sum will include what he has a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 lready paid namely}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  the $10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 000. The other $10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 000}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  when paid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  is to be held by the Registrar of the High Court as directed by the Judge. In addition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  the fine }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 of $1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 000 remains. This order is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  to lie in Court until 10am}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  on Friday 13}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  August}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914  Cook Islands time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3236477\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 
\par We cannot emphasize again the need to sound}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2964603\charrsid12399914  a signal to the public that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 
 irresponsible drunken driving likely to cause death or injury to innocent persons will be treated seriously. The Court must show its denunciation of such conduct.
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\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 ADDENDUM}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11880583\charrsid12399914 :}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10378008 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9904824\charrsid12399914 The disqualification order must stand.}{
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