Read the full judgment text of HCMA 000784/1988 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment.
1. The Appellant was originally charged with the offence of possession of dangerous drugs for the purpose of unlawful trafficking contrary to section 7(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, but admitted possession. The prosecution was prepared to accept that plea and the magistrate convicted him of simple possession of dangerous drugs contrary to section 8 of the Orinance. He was also charged with resisting arrest and he pleaded guilty to that charge.