by syahirah.suhaili | Nov 22, 2022 | Court of Appeal of Brunei Darussalam
[ Sentence: Taking obscene photographs (3 charges under s.293B of the Penal Code) and one charge contrary to s.354 of CAP 22. Pleaded guilty and clear record. Sentence of 6 years and 6 months plus 3 strokes excessive. Appeal allowed sentence reduced.] KHAIRUL BASHAR v...
by syahirah.suhaili | Nov 21, 2022 | Court of Appeal of Brunei Darussalam
[Sentence – Housebreaking by night (s.457); considerable damage done to property. Bad criminal record. Convicted after trial. Sentence of 6 years and 3 strokes upheld.] ROSMAN BIN ABDULLAH NYAMBONG v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR COACM/16/2021 Decision date: 21 Nov...
by syahirah.suhaili | Nov 19, 2022 | Court of Appeal of Brunei Darussalam
[sentence-appeal allowed; gang robbery, contrary to s. 395 and s. 398, Penal Code and housebreaking at night, s. 457; appellant’s evidence for the prosecution accepted at trial of a co-accused who was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment; 50% discount from starting...
by syahirah.suhaili | Nov 19, 2022 | Court of Appeal of Brunei Darussalam
[sentence-appeal allowed; gang robbery, contrary to s. 395 and s. 398, Penal Code and housebreaking at night, s. 457; appellant’s evidence for the prosecution accepted at trial of a co-accused who was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment; 50% discount from starting...
by syahirah.suhaili | Nov 19, 2022 | Court of Appeal of Brunei Darussalam
[ sentence, causing -death of 5-month-old daughter (s.304(1) Penal Code) 15 yeas; causing GBH (s. 325-10 years and 2 strokes); failing to report to police (s. 176)-2 months. Total sentence: 20 years and 2 strokes. Appeal dismissed. Imposition of maximum sentence-...