25 Nov 2024
LAKNAKUMARAN A/L MARTHANDAN
- Citation
- AA-83D-1628-10/2019 (Mahkamah Majistret)
- Court
- Magistrates' Court
- Case number
- AA-83D-1628-10/2019 (Mahkamah Majistret)
Evidence established that accused had physical control and knowledge of the drugs (found concealed at his waistband), the forensic report confirmed 8.10g methamphetamine, statutory presumption under s37(d) applied and was not rebutted, the chain of custody was preserved, and on consideration of all evidence the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt; conviction under s39A(1) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 is upheld and sentence imposed (36 months imprisonment and three strokes) is appropriate.