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Hong Kong Case Law

Intent to kill

  • 11 Jun 2003

    HKSAR v. ZABED ALI

    Citation
    HKSAR v. ZABED ALI
    Court
    Court of Final Appeal
    Case number
    FACC2/2003

    Omar's evidence was inadmissible because it did not bear on the prosecution's pleaded motive (robbery) and, insofar as it was relied upon to show intent or that the appellant committed the killing, it was merely propensity evidence excluded by the established exclusionary rule; the conviction was therefore quashed and a retrial ordered due to improper admission and inadequate jury direction.

  • 24 May 1989

    THE QUEEN v. CHONG CHIU WO

    Citation
    THE QUEEN v. CHONG CHIU WO
    Court
    Court of Appeal
    Case number
    CACC390/1988

    The Court refused leave to appeal: the trial judge's comments about possible motive did not improperly direct the jury because the inferences were open on the evidence and he warned the jury they were the exclusive judges of fact; and the totality of the sentence, though severe, was not so excessive as to warrant interference given the gravity, cold‑blooded nature and purpose of the attacks.