R v McLeod - [1988] 2 NZLR 65

Criminal law — Sentence — Jurisdiction of District Court — Charges of selling cannabis were laid indictable — Before the preliminary hearing the accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced by District Court Judge to two years three months imprisonment — Whether accused was "summarily convicted" - Whether the maximum penalty was one years imprisonment — Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 6(3) - District Courts Act 1947, s 28F.