28 Feb 1980
CHOW KWONG FAT v. THE QUEEN
- Citation
- CHOW KWONG FAT v. THE QUEEN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC67/1980
Given the appellant's age (16), clear antecedents, remorse, extenuating circumstances and potential prejudice to legitimate future employment, the court allowed the appeal in part: the fine of $250 was upheld but the conviction shall not be recorded because the magistrate had erred in failing to exercise the discretion under s36 in light of those circumstances.