12 Sept 1996
The magistrate's imposition of 9 months' imprisonment, though at the higher end of the guidelines, was within proper sentencing discretion and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, therefore the appeal must be dismissed.
17 Nov 1972
The magistrate's conviction for possession of dangerous drugs was supported by sufficient evidence (appellant's position, proximity to the drugs, and circumstantial indicators) and is therefore upheld; the acquittal on the smoking charge was correctly entered because the evidence did not establish appellant's knowledge of or participation in the smoking.
26 Nov 1968
The magistrate properly drew permissible inferences from the similarity of the drugs to those in the pipe, the appellant's proximity to the drugs and his sole occupancy of the hut; those inferences established control and therefore possession, justifying the convictions, and the appeal is dismissed.