29 Apr 1999
HKSAR v. PETRUS YAU
- Citation
- HKSAR v. PETRUS YAU
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC1/1998
Convictions on charges 1 and 2 were quashed because the judge's reliance on supporting evidence for the chief witness was unsustainable—Choy's evidence did not adequately corroborate the witness's claim of month-long employment at the Appellant's home and the Appellant's payment of fares did not necessarily support employment; conviction on charge 3 was upheld because Mr. Ma's evidence provided adequate support; the summary contempt conviction was quashed because the judge acted precipitately and failed to afford a fair opportunity for reflection, apology or advice; sentencing on charge 3 sta…