Updates - Gordon Chan, Esq

Lengthened Sentence for Trafficking Herbal Cannibals and More

Trafficking in herbal cannabis used to be seen as less serious than its resin, resulting in a shorter term of imprisonment. This is no longer the case.

To Arrest a Prosecution Witness

Mr Gordon Chan was defending a minor traffic case. As a surprising turn of events, an arrest warrant was issued against the witness for the prosecution.

The Problem of a Phone

In a rape appeal, Mr Gordon Chan discovered surprising new evidence from a phone that was sealed for five years, turning the case around.

Criminal courts are going electronic

Criminal courts in Hong Kong are going electronic, beginning in the busiest courts.

The Court of Final Appeal affirming admissibility of digital photos

The Court of Final Appeal recently cited HKSAR v Fung Hoi-yeung with approval, concerning the use of digital evidence in court.

Appointment to Disciplinary Committee of the Social Workers Registration Board

Mr Gordon Chan has been appointed as a disciplinary committee panel member for the Social Workers Registration Board.

Appointment as Archbold Hong Kong contributing editor

Mr Gordon Chan has been appointed as the new contribution editor of Archbold Hong Kong for the chapter on “Public Health”.

How to Seize a Giant Tank?

In a recent industrial summonses appeal, the court dealt with an interesting issue concerning property seizure – When and how can properties be seized by a court’s order?