R v Thompson - [2005] 3 NZLR 577

Criminal law — Offences — Use of document with intent to defraud — Victim wrote and presented cheque — Whether accused had used document — Crimes Act 1961, s 229A.

Criminal practice and procedure — Appeals — Power of appellate Court to substitute charges — Crimes Act 1961, ss 335, 386(2).

Criminal practice and procedure — Trial — Television present during trial — Late application for television coverage meant trial Judge learned of accused’s record — Televising trial implied to jury that accused was of interest to media — Whether prejudiced fair trial — Observations on television in courtrooms.