From Court with a Summons
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.
The Disappeared
An absconded defendant is still sentenced to the prevailing policy at the time of the offence commission, even though the sentencing guidelines have changed.
A Moment of Poor Decision
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.
A Second Chance at Home
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.
When’s the time to stay?
In an unprecedented move, the Medical Council of Hong Kong ordered that a case be permanently stayed. The Council adopted the established legal principles for criminal cases to resolve this case, which lasted more than a decade.
“Advantage” in Dispute
Mr Gordon Chan was the sole advocate in seeking leave to appeal against the conviction of a public servant conspiring to solicit advantage. The single judge reserved this case for the full bench of the Court of Appeal.
A Study in Brick-and-Mortar
It is illegal for unlicensed persons to engage in estate agent work. When so much is at stake, anyone looking to engage property agents should …
Who are medical specialists and what is so special about them?
We have all been to different kinds of doctors. Perhaps a GP, a cardiologist, a dermatologist or even an ophthalmologist. But who are these “specialists”? How are they different from GPs? A recent case touches upon these questions.
To Mask or not to Mask
In FLFS 13-14/2022, Mr Gordon Chan prosecuted a case of breaching the “mask mandate” involving a woman and her maid. At trial, the issue turns to whether they have a reasonable excuse of exercising.
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.