Successes
Recent cases
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.
For more read here
Successes
Recent cases
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.
For more read here
Successes
Recent cases
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Jasmine Murray Trial
In 2021 Jasmine Murray was accused of the murder of Robert James Hart. Lorraine defended Murray in the High Court and in 2023 the jurors declined to find her guilty of murder and her charge was reduced to manslaughter.
For more read here
Joshua Tongia Trial
In 2018, Joshua Tongia was accused of the murder and attempted murder of David and Taufa Siu. With Lorraine’s representation in the High Court of Auckland in October 2020, Mr Tongia’s murder and attempted murder charges were dismissed and found that self-defence applied to both charges.
For more read here
Luke Tipene Trial
In 2014, Vincent Skeen was accused of the murder of Auckland teenager, Luke Tipene. Lorraine represented him at his trial in the High Court at Auckland in July 2016. Mr Skeen was found not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
For more read here
Kahui Trial
In June 2006, Chris Kahui was accused for the murder of his two twin sons, Chris and Cru. Lorraine defended him. In 2008, after a six-week trial Mr Kahui was found not guilty of both charges of murder appeared at the High Court at Auckland in a 6-week trial., Mr Kahui was cleared of all charges on the account of Murder.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Killer Beez Gang Shooting
In April 2019, Okusitino Tae was charged with shooting Josh Masters, the President of Killer Beez gang member outside an Auckland Harley Davidson dealership. Mr Tae was initially charged with attempted murder for the shooting; however, Lorraine was able to have the charge changed to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Case One
R was charged with 16 charges of rape; 7 charges of unlawful sexual connection; 9 charges of indecent assault; 1 charge of threatening to kill. Jury found R not guilty on all charges except threatening to kill.
Mr R was discharged without conviction on the charge of threatening to kill.
For more read here
Case Two
Several clients had charges of sexual violation withdrawn after their daughters admitted they lied about their fathers during cross-examination.
For example, Mr P faced 5 charges alleging sexual abuse. They were:
- Sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection (20 years of imprisonment).
- Indecent act with intent to offend (2 years imprisonment)
- Indecent assault on a child (10 years imprisonment)
There were two complainants. The first complainant was aged between 10 and 11 years old, while the second complainant was aged 17 years. The charges against the second complainant were withdrawn from the jury as was one of the charges against the first complainant.
After a short deliberation in the jury room, the jury found Mr P not guilty of the remaining 2 counts.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.
For more read here
Mr Trevor Miranda
Lorraine Smith was the defence counsel for Mr Trevor Miranda, an Aucklander who was duped into smuggling 1.5kg of Methamphetamine in hidden compartments of his bag in November 2013. Mr Miranda declared the bags at Auckland International Airport and only then realised he had been exploited and tricked into importing Class A drugs into New Zealand. This incident occurred at the end of a 13-year long scam where Mr Miranda was approached by various organisations, which manipulated him and took advantage of his naivety and vulnerability. This final scam, arranged by a ‘Daniel Tucker’ was an elaborate ruse which eventually led to Mr Miranda bringing through bags from Papua New Guinea, which contained 1.5kg of methamphetamine.
Mrs Smith told the jury that the scammers capitalised on her client’s desire to help people. “Mr Tucker hooked into that desire to build an orphanage and help needy people so that he could manipulate and groom Mr Miranda to unwittingly bring drugs into New Zealand… He knew the right button to push and he pushed it.” Mr Miranda, who was facing the possibility of life imprisonment, was acquitted after an 11-week trial in the High Court at Auckland. In court, he cried tears of joy, describing the feeling as ‘ecstatic’ when the jury found him not guilty of all charges.