7 Jul 1992
THE QUEEN v. SO CHING KWAN
- Citation
- THE QUEEN v. SO CHING KWAN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC439/1991
Where a defendant with intent employs inadequate or defective means (a jammed firearm) such that the intended crime cannot be completed, the conduct falls within Turner J.'s fourth category and remains a criminal attempt; and given the violent facts, taking of a hostage, firing in a crowded station, lack of genuine remorse and real risk of repetition, life imprisonment for manslaughter was justified.