[ ] Liu Chi Ho

[ ] Liu Chi Ho

Court found identity and quantity of ketamine and accused's possession (physical control and knowledge) proved beyond reasonable doubt, but prosecution failed to prove trafficking because there were no overt acts indicating supply/transfer (no supplier/recipient evidence); accordingly court convicted under s12(2)...

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Citation
BA-45A-74-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Prosecution: Public Prosecutor (Pendakwa Raya); Defendant: Liu Chi Ho
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
27 June 2022
Case Number
BA-45A-74-08/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Dangerous Drugs / Trial Concluded; Judgment at Conclusion of Trial and Sentencing (convicted on Alternative Offence Under S167 Cpc)
Outcome
Accused convicted of alternative offence under s12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; sentenced to imprisonment and fine.
Legal Topics
Trafficking, Possession, Chain of Custody, Prima Facie Evaluation, Alternative Conviction Under Section 167 CPC
Criminal Law Drugs Law Evidence Criminal Procedure Trafficking Possession Chain of Custody Prima Facie Evaluation +1 more

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Parties

Public Prosecutor (Pendakwa Raya)

Prosecution

Liu Chi Ho

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Dangerous Drugs / Trial Concluded; Judgment at Conclusion of Trial and Sentencing (convicted on Alternative Offence Under S167 Cpc)

  1. 1 Whether prosecution proved trafficking under s39B(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
  2. 2 Whether identity and quantity of the drug were proved
  3. 3 Whether accused had possession (physical and mental elements)

Ratio Decidendi

Court found identity and quantity of ketamine and accused's possession (physical control and knowledge) proved beyond reasonable doubt, but prosecution failed to prove trafficking because there were no overt acts indicating supply/transfer (no supplier/recipient evidence); accordingly court convicted under s12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (possession) pursuant to s167 CPC and sentenced the accused to 4 years imprisonment and a RM30,000 fine (12 months imprisonment in default).

Court Disposition

Accused convicted of alternative offence under s12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; sentenced to imprisonment and fine.

Orders

  • Accused convicted under section 12(2) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 pursuant to section 167 Criminal Procedure Code
  • Sentence: 4 years imprisonment from date of conviction