In the Courts (2023): COVID-rule breaking thief’s appeal for lighter sentence dismissed (29.11.2023)
 Posted on : Nov 30, 2023, 10:32AM   12 total views  Category : Local News

Haji Yusfadillah bin Haji Md Yussof, who was sentenced to five years and four months’ jail with two whipping for tresspassing, housebreaking and breaching COVID-19 restrictions, had his appeal against an ‘excessive’ sentence dismissed.

 

Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong, flanked by Justices Conrad Seagroatt and Michael Peter Burrell dismissed the appeal stating the appellant’s family hardship cannot be a factor that would affect what would otherwise be the right sentence.

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-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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