R v Blackmore - [1994] 1 NZLR 268

Criminal practice and procedure — Plea — Plea of guilty to offence laid indictably — Defendant not represented at time of entry of plea of guilty — Whether non- compliance with s 153A of Summary Proceedings Act 1957 a mere defect or irregularity — Effect on plea — Whether subsequent conviction a nullity — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s 153A.