R v K S - [2006] 3 NZLR 856

Criminal law — Elements of crime — Wilfully attempting and conspiring with others to defeat the course of justice — Whether offence when no criminal or other proceedings pending — Whether deliberate attempt to evade capture could obstruct or defeat the course of justice — Whether jury entitled to conclude that accused had committed act that had tendency to hinder or obstruct police investigation in significant way — Crimes Act 1961, ss 116 and 117.