R v Boland - [1986] 2 NZLR 742

Criminal law — Practice and procedure — Trial — Accused was charged indictably with drug offence and was committed for trial by Judge and jury in District Court — Accused applied for transfer of the proceedings to the High Court and for trial before a High Court Judge alone — Crown did not oppose — Whether the case was a proper one for transfer to High Court to allow trial to be by Judge alone — Crimes Act 1961, s 361B — District Courts Act 1947, s 28J.