Danny Jaz
Danny Jaz is one of the brothers involved in a high-profile case in New Zealand, known for their convictions related to serious crimes. The legal aid costs for their defense have been reported to be nearly $900,000, with expectations that the total will rise due to ongoing appeals.
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Recent news mentions
Danny Jaz was sentenced to 16-and-a-half years in prison for drugging and or violating 19 women.
Drink spiking fears for young people in Christchurch: ‘Everyone seems to know someone’
New Zealand· 2025-12-23
Danny Jaz was convicted of multiple charges including rape and was sentenced to 16-and-a-half years in prison.
Mama Hooch rapists’ legal aid tops $1 million, could rise furtherNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Danny Jaz was sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison for drugging and/or violating 19 women.
Mama Hooch appeal: Third victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivorsNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Danny was sentenced to 16-and-a-half years in prison for drugging and or violating 19 women.
Mama Hooch appeal: Rapist Christchurch brothers’ lawyer says trial judge ‘biased’ and ‘justice not done’New Zealand· 2025-07-22
Other more recent high profile cases funded by legal aid include Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz.
Legal aid spending climbs, Government seeks efficiencies in reviewNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
