29 Mar 1978
CHU HON AND OTHERS v. THE QUEEN
- Citation
- CHU HON AND OTHERS v. THE QUEEN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC119/1978
Appeal allowed and sentences varied because the magistrate failed to comply with required record‑keeping and plea procedures, did not properly ascertain means, and relied on extraneous material not before the court, resulting in fines manifestly excessive and out of line with ordinary tariffs; consequent orders and confiscation set aside.