Reddy v R - [2011] 3 NZLR 22

Criminal practice and procedure — Juries — Error by foreperson in announcing verdicts — Jury instructed to retire and sort out verdicts — Jury returned with different verdicts — Whether Judge should have made further inquiries — Whether convictions valid.

Criminal practice and procedure — Trial — Amendment to indictment by addition of further count during trial — Whether and when court has jurisdiction to amend indictment by adding count — Crimes Act 1961, ss 330 and 335.

Criminal law — Elements of crime — Assisting to avoid arrest or conviction — Accessory after fact — Whether prosecution have to prove material destroyed “was” evidence or “could be” evidence — Crimes Act 1961, s 71.