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"What do you do if you actually arrest someone?
David K - Timaru.
Netlaw replies - You must deliver that person forthwith to a Police officer. You must not use unreasonable force."
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"Well set out and helpful. I now know just how far you can, and cannot go. I was amazed that you cannot "strike" someone if you are only defending yourself as opposed to your property. Good stuff Netlaw! James W. Auckland May 2006"
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"Yes . . . interesting. Trev, Bay of Plenty. April 2006"
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"I was looking round Google to find something about representing myself and I found this and a number of your topics SPOT ON. Thanks. This one was great! Jon F. Auckland - May 2007"
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"I found all your criminal law topics fascinating. I may become a criminal myself just to use your site. Nah, only joking but I liked Self Defence, Citizens Arrest and Drink Driving and Demerit Points.
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"Great to find all this information at my fingertips.
I think that Home Detention is a bit of a sop. Either you go to prison or you do not! I think it is almost like getting off! Mike H - Wellington"
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"David Bain is innocent - Miriam C - Auckland"
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"No he bloody ain't - Jimmy - Timaru "
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"I was roughly treated at a Police interview. One cop did hit me. It was not that hard but he banged me on the top of the head and yelled that he wanted the truth. It does happen . . not as bad as you see on TV but it does happen. Kevin - North Shore"
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"Helpful, but can you give us some more caselaw? I like the rest of your topics. Barry - North Shore"
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"Is rape the same as sexual violation? - JKH"
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"NETLAW replies . . . It is a special definition of sexual violation. It is sexual violation using the penis rather than part of the body or an instrument any other item. "
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"Helped us greatly. We also looked through all your other criminal sites and have printed some off. Thanks Netlaw. Ali"
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"Do we have to use the State paid "Youth Advocates"? Mrs H. (name withheld)
Netlaw replies - No, but you do have to pay for a lawyer of your choice UNLESS the case is so serious that it goes to the District Court or the High Court. Then, normal legal aid takes over where you can choose your own lawyer."
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The laws of New Zealand which set out our crimes and offences are scattered over a number of Acts of Parliament. 
