29 Jun 2022
Because the appellant was found unable to pay the recovery order of $10,300 and having considered his explanation about non-receipt of notices, the court exercised its discretion to substitute a custodial term of 14 days in lieu of payment, thereby discharging the monetary obligation for this case.
26 Feb 2001
The trial magistrate's credibility findings and factual conclusions were reasonable and within his purview as trier of fact; no misdirection or perverse view was shown on the whole of the evidence, therefore the convictions for indecent assault were upheld.
21 Mar 2000
Leave to amend the original Notice of Application was granted because the proposed amendment corrected the procedural record without prejudicing the Director's position, it provided the proper procedural framework for the Court of Appeal to consider the issues previously decided by Stone J, and the Court of Appeal has express jurisdiction to amend under Ord.59 r.10(1).
28 Apr 1969
The appeal is dismissed because the Medical Officer's report that the appellant is a confirmed addict was produced and unchallenged, the appellant failed to produce contradictory evidence, and the magistrate's confirmation of the four months' sentence was reasonable.