R v Edwards - [2006] 3 NZLR 180

Criminal law — Sentence — Sentencing indications — Effect of sentencing indication given by Judge at sentencing indication hearing — Failure of Judge to take into account relevant guideline decision of Court of Appeal — Whether sentences wrong in principle and manifestly inadequate — Whether Court of Appeal could substitute new sentences given guilty plea in light of sentencing indication — Crimes Act 1961, s 383(2).