R v X (an accused) - [1987] 2 NZLR 240

Criminal law — Practice and procedure — Sentencing — Accused in drug charge had assisted police after his arrest — Counsel sought to make confidential submissions to Judge in Chambers about that assistance in mitigation of penalty on sentence — Whether Judge may receive submissions on sentence in Chambers — Whether Judge may receive written submissions on sentence in open Court — Criminal Justice Act 1985, s 138.