Read the full judgment text of HCMA 644/2015 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 1 June 2016.
1. The appellant was charged with one count of “obstructing a police officer in the due execution of his duty with intent”, contrary to section 36(b) of the Offences Against the Person Ordinance, Cap 212 of the Laws of Hong Kong. He pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty after by trial by Mr Peter Hui, Deputy Magistrate (“the magistrate”). The defence applied for costs. The prosecution opposed the application. In the end, the magistrate ordered that the appellant be awarded half of the cost
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