R v Paterson - [1985] 1 NZLR 334

Criminal law — Practice and procedure — Form of indictment — Large quantity of cannabis was found in accused's possession — Accused was charged with possession of cannabis for supply to a person under 18 years or, alternatively, sale to a person over 18 - No suggestion that accused intended to supply anyone under 18 - Whether any need for alternative charge — Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 6.

Criminal law — Practice and procedure — Guilty plea — Conviction after plea of guilty — At close of Crown case accused changed his plea to guilty — Circumstances surrounding change of plea showed there was a risk that accused was confused — Whether accused's appeal against conviction should be allowed.