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v}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13263364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13263364 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 S}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 AMUEL RATUMU}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par Sgt }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 Elikana}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 Police, for Informant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 Mrs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038222\charrsid2850316 Browne for Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Date of Hearing: 15 June 1998 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 Date of Judgment:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 19 June 1998}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13263364 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 JUDG}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 MENT OF QUILLIAM CJ}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13263364\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 On 15 May 1998 the defendant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16269761\charrsid2850316 was}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 arrested by the Police,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16269761\charrsid2850316 and on the following day was }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 charged under s.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 216 of the Crimes Act 1969 with common assault, an offence carrying a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 maximum sentence of one year's imprisonment. He appeared before a Justice of the Peace, did not enter a plea, and was remanded to appear again on 21 May 1998. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 On that d ate he appeared again and pleaded guilty. The Police requested that no conviction be entered because it was proposed to lay a further charge. The Criminal Record Book shows, however, that a conviction was entered, and the defendant was remanded to appear for sentence on 28 May 1998. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 On that date he appeared again, by which time the Police had filed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038222\charrsid2850316 further}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 information charging the defendant under s. 209(1) of the Crimes Act with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, an offence carrying a maxi mum sentence of ten years imprisonment. The Police then sought leave to withdraw the common assault charge and the Justice of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Peace declined jurisdiction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 and referred the matter to a j}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 udge. The issue for determination was later stated to be:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9448021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Whether defendant is entitled to plead autrefois convict to the more serious charge after a conviction has been entered on the lesser charge but awaiting sentence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9448021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Sectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 n 24 of the Judicature Act 1980}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 -81 provides that a Justice may decline jurisdiction and in that event the matter must be dealt with by a Judge and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 in that event the Judge is to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 deal with }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 the information }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 in all respects as a rehearing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 That is the situation in the present case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9448021\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 There are two matters which now require consideration: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1335992\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1335992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 1. The Police have renewed their application for a withdrawal of the common assault charge, and it is necessary to decide whether it is permissible to do so and, if so, whether the circumstances require that leave to withdraw should be given. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14685531 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1335992 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 2. Whether, if leave to withdraw that charge is for any reason not given, the defendant can rely on a plea of autrefois convict as a defence to the more serious charge. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4684822\charrsid2850316 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 1. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4684822\charrsid2850316 W}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 ithdrawal \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4684822\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Section 46(1) of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 the Criminal Procedure Act 1980}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 -81 provides: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1335992\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx7470\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5994755 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 46(1) }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Withdrawal of information b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 informant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 - Any information may by leave of the Court be withdrawn by the informant at any time before the defendant has been convicted or the information has been dismissed or, in any case where the defendant has pleaded guilt y, before he has been sentenced or otherwise dealt with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1335992\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 What occurred in the present case is that the Police followed a ver}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 y well-}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 recognized procedure. The incident giving rise to the arrest of the defendant took place on the 15 May 1998 and the defenda nt was held in custody overnight. As was required he brought before the Court the next morning. The cha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5994755\charrsid2850316 rge was one sufficient for the P}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 olice to hold him, but would not necessarily reflect the full facts which were unlikely to be known at that stage. Again, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7630756\charrsid2850316 in accordance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 with usual practices, the defendant was not asked to plead.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14287188\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 \par He appeared again on 21 May 1998}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 . The P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 olice were evidently not yet ready to f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 ile any further charge but the J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 ustice was informed that some further charge or charges would be laid and that accordingly no plea should be taken a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 that stage. Nevertheless, the defendant was asked to plead and did so. On his plea of guilty he was convicted. \par \par On 28 May 1998 the Police asked for leave to withdraw the charge of common assault, but leave was declined. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 Now, the P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 olice have renewed their request to be able to withdraw}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 the charge and, in terms of s.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328917\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 24 of the Judicature Act, I am required to deal with the information in all respects as a rehearing. \par \par It is necessary first to consider whether the withdrawal is permissible following the entering of a plea of guilty and the recording of a conviction. That is readily disposed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 of by the express words of s. 46}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, set out above. In a case such as this, leave to withdraw may be given }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 where the defendant has pleaded guilty, before he has been sentenced\'85}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103836\charrsid2850316 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 I am unable to accept the submission on behalf of the defendant that the words of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4599906\charrsid2850316 s.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4599906\charrsid2850316 46(}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328917\charrsid2850316 1) are unclear. I derive}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 assistance in this from the decision of the Court of Appeal in the New Zealand case of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 Collector of Customs v. Woolley}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 (1980) 1 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 NZLR 417. That was a case in which two informations were laid at the same time, one of them for a substantially more serious charge than the other. The issue was as to whether the defendant was entitled to enter }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 a plea of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 guilty to the lesser charge and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 then rely on that as a defence of autrefois convict to the more serious charge. The principles which emerge from the judgments in that case, however, are in my view of application to the present case. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 Cooke J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 (as he then was) referred to the provisions of s.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328917\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 36 of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957 which, so far as withdrawal is concerned are identical with s. 46(1) of the Cook Islands statute. At p. 423 he said: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9076116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 So in a case of a guilty plea leave to withdraw the information can be given even after conviction, if the defendant has not yet been sentenced or otherwise dealt with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 That is precisely the situation which applies here. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 A further submission was based upon s. 67 of the Criminal Procedure Act, which provides: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9076116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328917\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 67. }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Second accusation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 - (1) Where an information charges substantially the same offence as that with which the defendant was formerly charged, but adds a statement of intention or circumstances of aggravation tending if proved to increase the punishment, the previous acquitta l or conviction shall be a bar to the information.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8727816\charrsid2850316 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9076116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10551424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 This was relied on for the submission that the conviction already entered against the defendant was a bar to the second information. This begs the question of when the conviction is complete. Having}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 regard to the provisions of s.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14685531\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 46(1) and to the judgments of the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11541250\charrsid2850316 ourt of Appeal in }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11541250\charrsid2850316 Woolley's}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11541250\charrsid2850316 case}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 I }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 consider that a conviction cannot be said to be complete until after the defendant has been sentenced or otherwise dealt with. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 The only question then is whether leave ought to be given. Whether the police should have been in a position to file the more serious charge sooner than they were I am unable to say. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 There does not appear to have been any gross delay, and the Police informed the Court that a further cha rge or charges were intended. The Justice was asked not to enter a conviction, and there seems little further the Police could have done. When, on the subsequent appearance, the more serious charge had been laid and the Police sought to withdraw the lesse r charge I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 can see no reason why that should not have been allowed. This is particularly so in view of the fact that the question of a plea of autrefois convict was raised}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Looking a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 t the matter as on a rehearing I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 am satisfied that the charge of common assault should be able to be withdrawn, and leave to do so is accordingly given. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 2}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Autrefois }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 convict}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040429\charrsid2850316 In}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 view of the decision just given it is unnecessary to consider this question further. I am bound t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 o say that the authorities seem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 to support the view that the plea of guilty an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6369358\charrsid2850316 d entering of a conviction would }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 not have been sufficient to support a plea of autrefois convict as the conviction was not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040429\charrsid2850316 complete until after sentencing.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 However, with the lesser charge having been }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040429\charrsid2850316 withdrawn, the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 more serious charge must be free to proceed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 Conclusion \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10551424\charrsid2850316 The defendant is to appear on a date to be fixed by the Registrar in order to answer the remaining charge of injuring with intent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14685531 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076116\charrsid2850316 CHIEF JUSTICE \par }}