R v Powell - [2002] 1 NZLR 666

Criminal law — Offences — Manslaughter — Deceased died after being struck by vehicle — Prosecution alleged unlawful act of accused was careless use of vehicle in breach of Land Transport Act 1998 — Whether prosecution required to prove major departure from standard of care expected of reasonable person — Land Transport Act 1998, ss 35(1)(b) and 37(1).

Criminal law — Defences — Self-defence — Adequacy of summing up.