12 Oct 1994
R. v. CHAN CHING HO
- Citation
- R. v. CHAN CHING HO
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC409/1993
Because the legislature increased the maximum penalty for simple possession in June 1992 and the respondent possessed a quantity in the top range for simple possession (112.56 g mixture; 62.81 g narcotic salts), the original sentence of three years was manifestly inadequate and must be increased to reflect the greater legislative assessment of seriousness; the custodial sentence was appropriate despite the treatment report.