28 Feb 1975
Because evidence before the court raised a real possibility that the appellant had entered the wrong plea through misunderstanding, the appeal was allowed in part and the appropriate remedy to prevent injustice was to return the papers to the magistracy for a trial de novo.
27 Nov 1972
The appeal was dismissed because the sentence of twelve months was within the magistrate's discretion given the appellant's prior convictions and the need to protect the public; there was no sufficient basis to interfere, although the magistrate ought to have recorded the exact words when the plea was changed.
29 Jun 1971
Conviction under the Road Traffic Ordinance was proper because the statute covers all accidents causing injury and private arrangements not to report are impermissible; disqualification on conviction is mandatory and cannot be waived; however the fine imposed ($200) was excessive given the proven facts and was reduced to $20 on appeal.