Martin Hine
Martin Hine is a defense attorney representing Rebecca Couchman in her trial concerning allegations of drug-related offenses. He argues that the false documents presented by Couchman were intended for aspirational purposes and were not meant to deceive anyone, framing the case as complex due to the legal intricacies involved.
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Defense counsel Martin Hine stated that Bonny Temple expressed remorse for his actions.
Ōpōtiki man Bonny Temple avoids jail after killing neighbour Wayne Beach
New Zealand· 2025-10-31
His lawyer, Martin Hine, submitted the judge failed to consider the conduct of the owner of the bees and trailer.
Elijah Nicholas appeals sentence for theft after taking trailer, loader and 84 beehivesNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
The man’s lawyer, Martin Hine, referred to psychological and cultural reports, and a 'huge' number of personal and work-related references.
Bay of Plenty man sent to prison for raping niece, while continuing to deny offendingNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
The man’s lawyer, Martin Hine, referred to psychological and cultural reports, and a 'huge' number of personal and work-related references.
Bay of Plenty man sent to prison for raping niece, while continuing to deny offendingNew Zealand· 2025-09-02Martin Hine defended the couple, arguing they were community-minded and clinically trained.
Bay of Plenty private ambulance trial: Guilty verdicts for ambulance operatorsNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Couchman’s lawyer Martin Hine said the pair was community-minded and clinically trained.
Bay of Plenty private ambulance trial: Jury retire to consider verdictsNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Couchman’s lawyer Martin Hine, and Lohgan’s lawyer Paul Devoy, suggested during cross-examination that the GP did tick the box.
Bay of Plenty private ambulance’s controlled drugs order sparks concern from pharmacist, court hearsNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Couchman’s lawyer Martin Hine said it wasn’t used to deceive anyone.
Bay of Plenty private ambulance operators accused of altering records to obtain morphine and fentanylNew Zealand· 2025-06-09
Couchman’s lawyer Martin Hine said it wasn’t used to deceive anyone.
Bay of Plenty private ambulance operators accused of altering records to obtain morphine and fentanylNew Zealand· 2025-06-09