R v O'Brien - [1992] 3 NZLR 464

Criminal law — Jurisdiction — Cannabis-related charges against three accused — One accused also faced heroin-related charge together with further accused — Application by Crown to have cannabis-related charges heard in High Court alongside heroin-related charges — Onus on Crown to show that transfer "necessary in interests of justice" - Observations as to whether appropriate to decide matter prior to committal — Observations as to District Court's discretion — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s 168A - District Courts Act 1947, s 28J.