Killer's jail sentence quashed due to critical letter error

Killer's jail sentence quashed due to critical letter error

The High Court has quashed a man’s jail sentence for reckless driving causing death, with a judgment saying the “unusual” move is linked to an...

High Court quashes jail term over fatal Rotorua crash due to admin error - Daily Telegraph NZ

The High Court has overturned Daniel Rikiti’s three-year jail sentence for reckless driving causing death after an administrative error led to a crucial letter not reaching the sentencing judge. The letter, which outlined mitigating circumstances and factual disputes—such as the condition of the vehicle and Rikiti’s personal situation—was meant to inform sentencing but was never seen by the Rotorua District Court. Justice Michael Robinson ruled …