How to Get Away with Robbery under Duress?
The surprising acquittal of the defendant after “robbing” a bank highlighted the complexities of duress and shed light on the thin line of coercion.
The surprising acquittal of the defendant after “robbing” a bank highlighted the complexities of duress and shed light on the thin line of coercion.
Drug possession is a serious crime. In sentencing a drug user, the court follows a 3 steps approach which takes into account the latent risk of the drugs finding their way to others. Such a factor can substantially lengthen the term of imprisonment.
What can I do if I receive a summons to the Magistrate court but am abroad? For certain court proceedings, it is possible to instruct counsel to appear on one’s behalf while he is absent.
An absconded defendant is still sentenced to the prevailing policy at the time of the offence commission, even though the sentencing guidelines have changed.
TVB News Channel programme “A Closer Look 時事多面睇” interviewed Mr Gordon Chan on the difficulties pet owners face in complaining to the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong.
As part of a planned expansion into medical criminal law, Archbold Hong Kong 2025 chapter on Public Health now covers offences related to medical practice.
Mr Gordon Chan discussed the use of AI in the legal profession and the recent guideline by the Hong Kong Judiciary on using generative AI in a featured article of kinliu.hk.
Mr Gordon Chan and Ms Kimberlie Chu appeared as guest coaches on the latest season of the popular legal internship reality show An Exciting Offer Season 6 (令人心動的 offer 6), presenting a challenge focused on animal welfare.
Mr Gordon Chan made representations for a domestic helper to the prosecution on a charge of breach of condition of stay. She was given a chance to remain in Hong Kong and keep her job.
Mr Gordon Chan represented a husband on a charge of wounding. Having made representations to the prosecution, the case ended with an order for binding over the husband.