Sentence ‘problem’ (Press, 20 August 1970)
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Summary: Sentence ‘problem’ (Press, 20 August 1970)
On 19 August 1970, in Wellington, a significant legal decision was made regarding Rangi Kara Carroll, a 22-year-old entertainer identified as a homosexual transvestite. During a Supreme Court session presided over by Mr Justice Roper, Carroll appealed his original sentence of 12 months in prison for burglary. Dressed in female attire, Carroll's case posed a complex issue regarding sentencing, as the psychiatrist's evaluation indicated that incarceration in a male prison would create considerable challenges for him, potentially constituting double punishment. Acknowledging the psychiatric assessment, Mr Justice Roper ultimately allowed Carroll's appeal, substituting the prison sentence with a fine of NZ$400 and ordering two years of probation. However, the judge was clear that Carroll could not expect the court to consider his unique circumstances indefinitely when making legal decisions in his case.
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