R v Wright - [2001] 3 NZLR 22

Criminal law — Sentence — Manslaughter — Crimes induced by mental disorder — Mother killed eight-month-old son while suffering from mental disorder falling short of insanity — Whether and to what extent mental disorder of accused should be taken into account in sentencing — Whether seven years' imprisonment manifestly excessive.

Criminal law — Sentence — Infanticide — Observations on appropriate sentences — Crimes Act 1961, s 178.