RECENT CASES OF INVOLVEMENT
- O’Connor v Hutt City Council: In 2013 Alwyn took the Hutt City Council to task over a $12 parking infringement notice in a dispute that went all the way to the High Court. Not only did Mr O’Connor win, but also he rendered some $1.2m worth of paid parking fines uncertain. This matter is still progressing through the High Court in Declaratory Judgment proceedings.
- The Queen v M: Mr M was accused of kidnapping, assault with a weapon and the presentation of a firearm – he was acquitted of all charges.
- The Queen v M: Mr M was accused of three counts of unlawful sexual connection with a young person (15 years). The judge at the conclusion of the Crown case discharged the accused with respect of two charges. The jury acquitted Mr M of the remaining count.
- H v The Queen: Mr H successfully appealed his conviction after the Court of Appeal held that evidence relating to his sexual orientation was inadmissible at trial.
- The Queen v H: Mr H was accused of one charge of sexual violation by rape. He was acquitted.
