20 Jan 2025
Matin Bin Sahid [Timbalan (TPR), Jabatan Peguam Negara]
- Citation
- S-05(M)-44-01/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- M
- Case number
- S-05(M)-44-01/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Trial judge's findings that appellant was found in close proximity to the drugs, signed the seizure list, and that the weight (169.90g) triggered the statutory presumption of trafficking were upheld; appellant failed to present credible, contemporaneous evidence about 'Boy' or other corroboration and did not rebut the presumption on a balance of probabilities; absence of fingerprints was corroborative only and did not create reasonable doubt; conviction affirmed and death sentence substituted pursuant to Act 846 with life imprisonment and twelve strokes effective from date of arrest.