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Hong Kong Case Law

Distinction between personal consumption and trafficking
  • 27 Nov 1972

    CHAN HUNG v. THE QUEEN

    Citation
    CHAN HUNG v. THE QUEEN
    Court
    Court of Appeal
    Case number
    CACC708/1972

    Given the appellant's criminal record, the gap since his last drug conviction in 1966, and the uncertainty whether the drugs were for personal use or trafficking, the court found the six months' imprisonment was a proper sentence and there was no ground to interfere with the magistrate's decision.

    • Unlawful possession of dangerous drugs
    • Sentencing principles
    • Recidivism
    • Distinction between personal consumption and trafficking