Lin Kwan Yin v. The Queen
Read the full judgment text of CACC 220/1969 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 28 April 1969.
1. The appellant appeals against a sentence of six months' imprisonment for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
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CACC000220/1969 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 220 OF 1969 -----------------
Coram: Huggins, J. Date of Judgment: 28 April 1969 ----------------- JUDGMENT ----------------- Huggins,J: 1. The appellant appeals against a sentence of six months' imprisonment for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. 2. This is the usual case where a very small quantity of drugs was found upon the person of the appellant. He had five previous convictions for dangerous drugs offences in addition to two offences of loitering and one of larceny. Under no circumstances can it be said that six months' imprisonment is a day too long. 3. The appeal is dismissed. 28th April, 1969. Representation: Applicant in person Mr Evans for Respondent. Judgment pronounced by Huggins J. in Court |