MOHD ZURULAZLI BIN AWANG

MOHD ZURULAZLI BIN AWANG

Conviction is valid because the accused voluntarily pleaded guilty and admitted facts and exhibits establishing each element; balancing mitigation against aggravating factors and public interest, a custodial sentence of six months imprisonment (from date of arrest) is appropriate and proportionate for causing hurt to a police officer under s.332, with a reduced term below the statutory maximum to reflect the guilty plea and mitigating factors.

Citation
DJ-83-161-03/2026 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Parties
Prosecutor: Pendakwa Raya; Accused: Mohd Zurulazli bin Awang
Court
Magistrates' Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
5 March 2026
Case Number
DJ-83-161-03/2026 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Accused convicted on guilty plea and sentenced to six months imprisonment from date of arrest
Legal Topics
Assault on Public Officer, Guilty Plea, Sentencing, Obstruction of Public Officer, Section 332 Penal Code, Section 305 Criminal Procedure Code
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Assault on Public Officer Guilty Plea Sentencing Obstruction of Public Officer Section 332 Penal Code Section 305 Criminal Procedure Code

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecutor

Mohd Zurulazli bin Awang

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Validity of conviction entered on guilty plea
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for causing hurt to a public officer under s.332
  3. 3 Weight to be given to guilty plea and mitigation versus public interest and deterrence

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction is valid because the accused voluntarily pleaded guilty and admitted facts and exhibits establishing each element; balancing mitigation against aggravating factors and public interest, a custodial sentence of six months imprisonment (from date of arrest) is appropriate and proportionate for causing hurt to a police officer under s.332, with a reduced term below the statutory maximum to reflect the guilty plea and mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted on guilty plea and sentenced to six months imprisonment from date of arrest

Orders

  • Accused Mohd Zurulazli bin Awang convicted under Section 332 Penal Code
  • Sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment commencing from date of arrest