R v Autagavaia - [1985] 1 NZLR 398

Criminal law — Sentence — Disparity of sentences between co-offenders — Aggravated robbery — Alcohol-influenced assaults for the purpose of petty robbery by young men of good character — Co-offender pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months periodic detention — Later, appellants pleaded guilty and were sentenced to six months imprisonment — Whether the disparity justified reduction on appeal.