MUHAMMAD ASHRAFF NAIM BIN MAT ZANI

Chemist evidence established the seized substance as methamphetamine, the accused was found holding the pouch containing the packets establishing actual possession and mens rea, the chain of custody was intact, and the accused's denials were disbelieved; consequently prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt and the accused is guilty under s39A(1) DDA.

Citation: TA-83D-1515-10/2019 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Parties: Prosecutor: Pendakwa Raya; Accused: Muhammad Ashraff Naim bin Mat Zani
Court: Magistrates' Court
Jurisdiction: Malaysia
Judgment Date: 7 August 2022
Case Number: TA-83D-1515-10/2019 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Procedural Posture: Criminal Drug Possession / Judgment and Sentencing at Magistrate Court
Outcome: Guilty; convicted under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
Legal Topics: Possession, Mens Rea, Chain of Custody, Expert Evidence, Sentencing, Application of Evidence Act Presumptions
Source Language: Malay/English

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecutor

Muhammad Ashraff Naim bin Mat Zani

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Drug Possession / Judgment and Sentencing at Magistrate Court

Legal Issues

1 Identity of seized substance
2 Whether accused had possession of the drugs
3 Whether accused had mens rea/knowledge of the drugs

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Guilty; convicted under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952

Orders

Imprisonment for 36 months commencing 07 August 2022
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