Hong Kong Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

Evaluation of discrepancies

Legal area

Court

20 Apr 2007

HKSAR v. LAW WAI MAN

Citation

HKSAR v. LAW WAI MAN
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCMA583/2006

The Magistrate conducted a proper evaluation of the evidence, addressed discrepancies as lapses or honest mistakes, relied on recent complaint, demeanour and inherent probabilities, and there was no misapprehension of evidence warranting appellate interference; accordingly the convictions were upheld.
3 Mar 1999

HKSAR v. LAU KA CHEONG AND OTHERS

Citation

HKSAR v. LAU KA CHEONG AND OTHERS
Court

Court of Appeal
Case number

CACC541/1998

The Court found that the trial judge had properly considered the discrepancies, omissions and allegations about drug withdrawal and forgetfulness, was entitled to accept the essential features of PW1's and PW2's evidence, and there was no material irregularity or misdirection warranting appellate interference; therefore the appeals are dismissed and convictions and sentences upheld.