Emma Priest

Emma Priest

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Emma Priest is the defense lawyer for Himatjit Kahlon. She argued that Kahlon was unaware of the methamphetamine in the beer he distributed and contended that he was manipulated by his co-defendant, highlighting the complexities surrounding Kahlon's actions and intentions.

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Emma Priest is the defense lawyer representing Margaret Green.

Trial begins for Auckland woman Margaret Green who killed partner Selwyn Robson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Kaihau’s lawyer Emma Priest requested the judge to consider his addiction disorder and cultural background.

Auckland man Eroweti Kaihau jailed after prison attack and shotgun chase
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
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Defence lawyer Emma Priest noted Sean Browne's possible diagnosis of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder during sentencing.

Auckland Prison inmate Sean Browne gets extra year for prison stabbing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
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Emma Priest emphasized that the suggestion of a donation was not her client’s intention.

Wealthy NZ family member guilty of having child abuse images given sentence discount for donation
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
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New defense lawyer Emma Priest argued that the Environment Court had erred in its suppression decision.

Auckland dog daycare Pets & Pats fought for years to keep criminal charges against it suppressed
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
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Defence lawyer Emma Priest pointed out that on the last of the two incidents the boy was five days short of his 16th birthday.

Auckland teacher sentenced for sexual offending involving student
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
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Defence lawyer Emma Priest suggested a different use of the number 187.

Crown plays jailhouse calls from Crips leader Lasalosi Vaitohi, accused of planning Peter Rasmussen’s murder
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
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Emma Priest is the defense lawyer for Christopher Salt.

Mt Roskill bar attack: Christopher Salt jailed for Auckland stomp murder of Tofi Matagi
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
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Emma Priest represents Jessup and stated that not all deaths are murder, including this case.

Auckland trial begins for Crips members Lasalosi Vaitohi, Ethan Jessop, Daziea Huia, accused of murdering Peter Rasmussen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
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Emma Priest defended Kahlon, arguing that he was unaware of the meth in the beer.

Meth-laced beer case: Himatjit ‘Jimmy’ Kahlon jailed for 21 years after death of employee Aiden Sagala
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-21
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