HKSAR v. LAU KOK LAM

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant's plea was unequivocal and he had admitted the facts to the charge.

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Criminal Appeal / Hearing and Judgment

1 Whether the appellant's plea was unequivocal
2 Whether admission of facts to the charge precludes a successful appeal against conviction

The appeal is dismissed because the appellant's plea was unequivocal and he had admitted the facts to the charge.

Appeal dismissed