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Unlawful presence
  • 27 Feb 2025

    RIDWAN / LELAKI / INDONESIA / 22.06.1983

    Citation
    WA-62PT-360-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    WA-62PT-360-02/2025 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Accused was lawfully convicted for overstaying 11 years 4 months and 18 days contrary to Section 15(1)(c) Immigration Act 1959/63; balancing aggravating public interest factors and mitigating personal circumstances (first offender, family), and giving credit for early guilty plea, the court imposed imprisonment within the statutory maximum — 53 months from date of arrest — as appropriate punishment and deterrent.