R v Perks - [1993] 3 NZLR 572

Criminal practice and procedure — Trial — Trial before High Court Judge alone — No entitlement to Judge alone trial if maximum penalty imprisonment for life or for a term of 14 years or more — Accused charged with sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection — Maximum penalty imprisonment for term not exceeding 14 years — Whether accused eligible to be tried before Judge alone — Crimes Act 1961, ss 128B(1) and 361B(5).