R v Page - [1987] 1 NZLR 166

Criminal law — Sentence — Drugs — Importation of heroin — Appeal — Appellant and co-accused were found guilty of importing nearly 200 grams of pure heroin and sentenced to 13 years and six years imprisonment respectively — Whether sentence of 13 years was excessive — Whether sentencing Judge was correct in assessing appellant as principal organiser — Whether, at sentencing, counsel was entitled to advance explanation, unsupported by evidence and contrary to evidence given during trial, that appellant was not the principal organiser — Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 6.