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Topic

Magistrate interventions

Legal area

Court

6 Mar 2006

HKSAR v. LAM TUNG HUNG AND OTHERS

Citation

HKSAR v. LAM TUNG HUNG AND OTHERS
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCMA1285/2004

The magistrate's treatment of apparent inconsistencies was reasonable given differing witness roles and chaotic circumstances, and her interventions were legitimate judicial management that did not deny a fair trial; the 3rd appellant's sentence was properly justified on triad‑related findings, prior convictions and lack of remorse, so both convictions and sentence appeals fail.
16 Aug 2002

HKSAR v. HASHIMI HABIB HALIM

Citation

HKSAR v. HASHIMI HABIB HALIM
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCMA286/2002

The appeal is dismissed because the Magistrate properly conducted the trial, correctly applied the burden and standard of proof, reasonably assessed witness credibility and concluded beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant assaulted the officer causing actual bodily harm; alleged procedural irregularities and minor discrepancies were not material and did not render the trial unfair.