if what you're up for is quite small- the court might decide it's not worth wasting too much time over- also it considers that it would not be fair for you to have a 'conviction' of any sort on an otherwise clean record because of some monor mis d- so- if you ask to be processed under diversions you don't get a conviction- you do have to pay minimal court costs (under $100)- & it serves as a handsmacking- if- however- you are up for something you didn't do- plead not guilty & go for it-
diversions apply for something as minor as possessing a joint or 2, all youll get is probably 10 hours of mowing old ladys lawns, picking up rubbish on the riverbanks or paying $25 to the NZ Blind foundation.
personally its a waste of time arresting even searching somebody possessing a small amount of dak for there own use.
Diversion is actually a scheme administered by the police - they agree to withdraw charges upon the accused agreeing to do something good, something like making a donation to an agreed cause. Its pretty informal, there is no court sentence involved, so PD isn't an option (although the accused might agree to doing a certain amount of charity work). Its good for keeping one-off, out-of-character minor offences off the books (although the Police do have a record of the diversion) - so if the offence is small time drug related, minor assault, theft etc then there is a good chance that diversion is an option. The decision is normally made by the Police prosecutor, rather than the arresting officer, which can help reduce difficulties arising from personality conflicts.
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if what you're up for is quite small- ...
if what you're up for is quite small- the court might decide it's not worth wasting too much time over- also it considers that it would not be fair for you to have a 'conviction' of any sort on an otherwise clean record because of some monor mis d- so- if you ask to be processed under diversions you don't get a conviction- you do have to pay minimal court costs (under $100)- & it serves as a handsmacking- if- however- you are up for something you didn't do- plead not guilty & go for it-
at least i thin it's under $100- good ...
at least i thin it's under $100- good luck
know of anywhere i could go to find out?...
know of anywhere i could go to find out?
¿community law centre?- could even ring ...
¿community law centre?- could even ring the police- they should know
i was thinking website?:S...
i was thinking website?:S
you could start digging at ...
you could start digging at www.govt.nz
Typicall diversion also involes either a fine or community service.
now see- i didn't think of that- i'm ...
now see- i didn't think of that- i'm not in the searchin the internet mode yet- just starting to get the hang of this- goodonya limey
does diversion pay for damaged govt ...
does diversion pay for damaged govt stuff?:s
diversions apply for something as minor ...
diversions apply for something as minor as possessing a joint or 2, all youll get is probably 10 hours of mowing old ladys lawns, picking up rubbish on the riverbanks or paying $25 to the NZ Blind foundation.
personally its a waste of time arresting even searching somebody possessing a small amount of dak for there own use.
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Diversion is actually a scheme ...
Diversion is actually a scheme administered by the police - they agree to withdraw charges upon the accused agreeing to do something good, something like making a donation to an agreed cause. Its pretty informal, there is no court sentence involved, so PD isn't an option (although the accused might agree to doing a certain amount of charity work). Its good for keeping one-off, out-of-character minor offences off the books (although the Police do have a record of the diversion) - so if the offence is small time drug related, minor assault, theft etc then there is a good chance that diversion is an option. The decision is normally made by the Police prosecutor, rather than the arresting officer, which can help reduce difficulties arising from personality conflicts.
Did I tell you people that I am a lawyer?
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