20 May 2020
Muo Obi Benjamin (No. Pasport: A05745246)
- Citation
- B-05(M)-64-01/2018 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- M
- Case number
- B-05(M)-64-01/2018 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Section 37A presumptions relied upon by the High Court were invalid by virtue of Alma Nudo; the evidence established possession of 1492.6g methamphetamine and not proven trafficking absent the unconstitutional presumption, therefore the trafficking conviction under section 39B(1)(a) is set aside, substituted with a conviction for possession under section 12(2) ADB 1952, and a sentence of 17 years imprisonment from date of arrest and 10 strokes is appropriate given public interest, sentencing principles and comparative appellate trends.