Barrister-at-Law
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.
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 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.
A professor found guilty of hacking into a computer system but left open a question about hacking for good.
It has long been the case that a driver does not need to stop in a traffic accident involving injuries to cats and dogs. That has changed since November 2021. Failing to stop in those cases is now a criminal offence.
In a record-breaking drug bust, a man received the lengthiest sentence in Hong Kong history. On appeal, the court reviewed the sentencing principles of substantial quantities of drugs and clarified how the 6-step in Herry Jane Yusuph should be applied.
