Tony Snell
Judge Tony Snell is a noted figure in the New Zealand legal system, recognized for his judicious approach to sentencing. He recently presided over a case involving a 65-year-old man who faced a $2000 fine for his fourth drink-driving offence. Snell's decisions often reflect a balance between upholding the law and considering the circumstances of the offenders, as demonstrated in his ruling where he acknowledged the long gap since the defendant's first conviction in 1981.
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Judge Tony Snell said all were willing participants and all were involved in what could have been a catastrophic outcome.
Nelson drive-by shooting: 4 men jailed over $40k gang-related drug debt
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Judge Tony Snell said in his reserved decision following trial that the man’s condition was not diagnosed while he was off work sick while on board the ship.
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at seaNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Judge Snell made a decision regarding the sentencing of Constable-Carter.
Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism filesNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Judge Tony Snell commented on the premeditation involved in the attack and the significant injuries suffered by the victim.
Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimedNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Judge Tony Snell convicted Storm Constable-Carter and remanded him in custody to appear for sentence in December.
Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse contentNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Judge Tony Snell described Williams as 'highly manipulative and capable of outrageous lies'.
Daine Williams jailed after young girl finds camera, exposes years of voyeuristic filmingNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Judge Tony Snell presided over the sentencing of Wiremu Johnson.
Gang member Wiremu Johnson jailed for raping, supplying drugs to 13-year-old girlNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Tony Snell is the coach who praises Jack Coombe's willpower and determination.
On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world recordNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Judge Snell said Robinson’s view that he felt he was under the limit at the time was speculation.
Judge rejects Nelson man’s emergency excuse for driving while drunk for the seventh timeNew Zealand· 2025-04-25
Judge Tony Snell said Takimoana’s lack of co-operation had left him 'the author of his own misfortune'.
Man tasered then jailed after threatening police with spear during SPCA dog seizureNew Zealand· 2025-04-19
Judge Snell said in sentencing Fox that the charge carried a maximum of two years in prison.
Nelson man marks 65th birthday in court with $2000 fine for fourth drink-driving offenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-17