Read the full judgment text of HCMA 000865/1997 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 27 November 1997.
1. On 12 th August 1996, the appellant pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous drug. Sentence was adjourned by the magistrate for reports. On the adjourned date, 2 nd September 1996, the magistrate having had the necessary reports, sentenced the appellant to eight months imprisonment suspended for a period of 18 months on condition that the appellant attended and completed a full course of drug withdrawal treatment with the St. Stephen's Society commencing on 24 th September 199