S & S 2012 Flashcards
Define RGTB.
Having sound basis for BELIEVING a situation or circumstances ACTUALLY exist. (You’d be surprised if it wasn’t so).
Define RGTS.
Having a sound basis for SUSPECTING a situation or circumstances is/are LIKELY to exist.
Explain Unlawfully at Large (UAL). (5)
Relates to a person who;
+ has an arrest warrant (2W) excluding fines 2T
+ a ‘prison breaker’ escaped lawful custody
- includes Police cells or vehicle (escapee)
+ special or restricted patient MHA 1992
+ special care recipient (Intellectual Disability)
+ CYP under s 311 - absconding from Chief Exec.
List the elements of the ‘Search Hierarchy’.
1) Warrant search
2) Warrantless search power
3) Consent search
What is ‘Inevitable Discovery’?
IF evidence obtained as a result of a breach of NZ BOR would have been located anyway (even if there was no breach). Subject to s30 Evidence Act ‘balancing test’
What is s7 of the S&S 2012?
Entry to arrest a person who is UAL or has committed an imprisonable offence. RGTB in / on vehicle / place
What is s8 of the S&S 2012?
Entry to avoid loss of offender or Evidential Material (EM).
RGTB offender will leave to avoid arrest or EM will be CADD.
What is s14 of the S&S 2012?
Entry to prevent an offence or respond to risk of life and safety.
Under s14 S&S, does an offence have to be occurring?
+ is being OR
+ is about to be committed
Under s14 S&S, what offences qualify for entry?
An offence that would likely cause;
+ injury to ANY person, OR
+ serious loss or damage to any property
What is s15 of the S&S 2012?
Entry and Search of a Place to find AND avoid loss of EM.
+ RGTS an offence with 14 years prison,
+ has been, is being, or is about to be committed
+ RGTB EM in place and CADD may occur
What is s16 of the S&S 2012?
Searching a person in a Public Place
IF …
+ RGTB person has EM relating to offence (14 years prison).
What is s17 of the S&S 2012?
Entry and search a vehicle in a public place
IF …
+ RGTB EM is in or on the vehicle
+ relates to offence with 14 years prison
What is s18 of the S&S 2012?
Entry and search of place or vehicle to search and seize any firearm/s and/or firearms licence
IF…
+ RGTS an offence has, is, or is about to be committed.
What is s28 of the S&S 2012?
Entry and search of a vehicle where a person is committing an offence in a Public place - OFFENSIVE WEAPONS / DISABLING SUBSTANCE