MacDonald v Police - [1980] 2 NZLR 482

Criminal law — Summary proceedings — Hearing — After close of prosecution case, defence submitted there was no case to answer because identity of defendant not proved — Whether defence must elect not to call evidence before Magistrate rules on submission to prevent possibility that prosecution witness may be recalled to give evidence of identity.

Criminal law — Offences — Cannabis — Meaning of "cultivate any prohibited plant" in s 9(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.