26 Mar 2024
TAI HUN CHEAN
- Citation
- BA-45A-12-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- BA-45A-12-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Prosecution proved all elements beyond reasonable doubt: chemical analysis established Methamphetamine totaling 3,171g; accused had custody and control of the bag placed on front passenger seat and his conduct (attempted flight) permitted an inference of knowledge; weight exceeded statutory threshold so presumption of trafficking under s37(da)(xvi) applied and accused failed to rebut it on balance of probabilities; chain of custody was intact and defence narrative was inconsistent and unsupported, therefore conviction followed and sentence of life imprisonment and 12 strokes imposed under s39…