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Republic v Tekanene - sentence [2001] KIHC 28; Criminal Case 40 of 2000 (19 April 2001)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
HELD AT BETIO
REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI

Criminal Case No. 40 of 2000

THE REPUBLIC

v.

ATAAKE TEKANENE

FOR THE REPUBLIC: Mr Kirata Komwenga
FOR THE ACCUSED: Mr Banuera Berina

Date of Hearing: 26 January 2001

SENTENCE

Ataake Tekanene: you have been found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The facts are in my reasons for judgment. I shall not repeat them except to say that it was a mistake on your part. You assaulted the victim in the belief that the victim had attacked your son: in fact another young man had attacked your son.

You have no previous convictions and have a responsible position in the community. This was not one of the most serious assaults – although any assault is a serious matter.

The appropriate penalty is a fine. You are fined $75.00.

THE HON ROBIN MILLHOUSE QC
CHIEF JUSTICE
(19/04/01)