24 Nov 1999
HKSAR v. CHAN LEUNG TAK
- Citation
- HKSAR v. CHAN LEUNG TAK
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA665/1999
The Magistrate conducted a meticulous analysis, was aware of and addressed the discrepancy about clothing, found PW1 had continuous sight of the offender and did not rely on clothing for identification, gave requisite warnings on identification evidence, and there was ample evidence to support the conviction; therefore the appeal is dismissed.
- Identification of accused
- Reliability of sole witness
- Discrepancy in witness description (clothing)
- Magistrate's findings and warnings
- Appellate review of factual findings