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Theft

  • 18 Aug 2025

    MOHAMMAD ABUL KALAM

    Citation
    DA-83RS-116-08/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    DA-83RS-116-08/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Accused's guilty plea and admission of facts and exhibits were valid and accepted but did not outweigh the seriousness of the offence and public interest in deterrence; accordingly accused convicted under Section 380 Kanun Keseksaan and sentenced to imprisonment and fine: 6 months imprisonment from date of arrest (15.8.2025) and fine RM2000 (default 2 months imprisonment).

  • 8 Aug 2025

    ABDUL MU'IZZ BIN MOHAMAD ZIN

    Citation
    CA-62RS-6-08/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    CA-62RS-6-08/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    The court found the prosecution proved all essential elements of robbery under section 394 — the vehicle was taken from the victim's possession without consent by use of violence, supported by witness and medical evidence; the defence claim of taking the vehicle as security for a debt did not negate dishonest intention and is not a lawful defence to robbery; accordingly the accused was convicted and sentenced to a custodial and deterrent term (10 years imprisonment and 3 strokes).

  • 18 Jun 2025

    MOHAMAD AIZAT BIN MOHAMED ABDUL GHANI

    Citation
    AA-83RS-124-04/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    AA-83RS-124-04/2025 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    The High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Magistrate's one‑year imprisonment, applying established sentencing principles: begin with maximum then discount for early guilty plea and mitigation, weigh public interest and aggravating factors, and exercise discretion under section 282(d) for commencement. The court found the plea voluntary and mitigation insufficient to reduce the custodial sentence below one year.

  • 16 May 2025

    JAILAILA BAKI BIN ABDUL HAMID

    Citation
    BF-83RS-39-11/2021 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    BF-83RS-39-11/2021 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    On maximum evaluation the prosecution failed to prove ownership and dishonest intention required for an offence under s380 because the jewellery was subject to an ongoing harta sepencarian dispute (not exclusive to complainant), the accused had a bona fide claim and accepted partial payment (RM8,000), and the residence was linked to the accused; accordingly no prima facie case was made out and the accused was acquitted and discharged.

  • 24 Sept 2024

    KUMARAN A/L SATHIMOHAN

    Citation
    AA-83-1724-09/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    AA-83-1724-09/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Defendant pleaded guilty to attempted theft under ss.379/511 Penal Code; court accepted exhibits and mitigation (age 50, low income, 4-month-old child, first offence, guilty plea) and balanced mitigation against public interest and deterrence; applying established sentencing principles the court imposed a fine of RM200, failing which 2 weeks imprisonment.

  • 14 Mar 2024

    VENUUGA A/P MANICKAM

    Citation
    JA-83RS-143-03/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    JA-83RS-143-03/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    The magistrate's imposition of two months' imprisonment is lawful and justified. The sentence falls within the statutory maximum for Section 380 and was imposed after judicial consideration of guilty plea credit, first offender status, the accused's mitigating circumstances (single mother, remorse), and public interest/ deterrence; a fine was withheld because there was no proven financial gain and a fine would be excessive given the custodial element and risk of default imprisonment.

  • 29 Feb 2024

    ADAM BIN ALI

    Citation
    JH-83RS-19-02/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    JH-83RS-19-02/2024 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Mahkamah menerima pengakuan bersalah sebagai teratur, menimbang fakta, mitigasi dan pemberatan serta mendapati kes kini melibatkan fakta, masa, tempat dan mangsa berbeza berbanding dua kes sebelum ini; oleh itu hukuman berasingan (consecutive) wajar dan hukuman penjara 12 bulan diperintahkan bermula selepas lengkapnya hukuman 10 bulan bagi setiap dua kes terdahulu kerana totality principle tidak dilanggar dan hukuman itu setimpal serta berasaskan undang-undang.

  • 16 Oct 2023

    [ ] Moh Noor Bin Jusoh

    Citation
    DI-83RS-26-09/2020 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    DI-83RS-26-09/2020 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Prosecution failed to prove the essential element of dishonest intention/mens rea; evidence of temporary title, payments and absence of notice withdrawing accused's rights created reasonable doubt and no prima facie case was established, therefore accused must be acquitted at the close of the prosecution's case.

  • 16 Oct 2023

    [Pejabat Pengarah Pendakwaan Negeri Kelantan] Mat Udin Bin Berahim

    Citation
    DI-83RS-25-08/2020 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    DI-83RS-25-08/2020 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Prosecution failed to prove the crucial element that the oil palm fruits were taken from KESEDAR's possession or harvested from KESEDAR trees; there was no direct witness to the harvesting and no forensic linkage of the perishable fruits to the plantation, therefore no prima facie case at the close of the prosecution's case and the accused must be acquitted and discharged.

  • 27 Jun 2023

    [Timbalan (TPR), Jabatan Peguam Negara] Choi Yi Chun

    Citation
    CF-83-326-06/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    CF-83-326-06/2023 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    Because the accused pleaded guilty and admitted the facts, Section 305 CPC bars an appeal against conviction; the conviction was therefore lawful and, having weighed mitigation, aggravating factors (loss of RM15,983.10) and sentencing trends, the imposed sentence of 6 months imprisonment and a fine of RM3,000 (in default 6 months) was appropriate and is to be upheld.