9 Aug 1996
R. v. CHEUNG FOOK LEE
- Citation
- R. v. CHEUNG FOOK LEE
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA624/1996
In absence of definitive classification by higher authority and on the evidence before the court, midazolam should for this case be treated as comparable to methaqualone; balancing small quantity against significant aggravating features (possession in a reception centre and multiple prior convictions) the appropriate substituted sentence is six months imprisonment.
- Possession of dangerous drugs
- Sentencing guidelines and tariffs
- Classification of drugs (midazolam)
- Aggravating factors (possession in place of detention)