Khor Kok Soon v PP: Arms Offences Act - Use of Firearm with Intent to Injure
In Khor Kok Soon v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of Singapore heard an appeal by Khor Kok Soon against his conviction under Section 4 of the Arms Offences Act for using a firearm with intent to cause physical injury. The trial judge found that Khor Kok Soon had fired shots at Detective Sergeant Lim Kiah Chin. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding no basis to disturb the trial judge's factual findings that Khor Kok Soon had the intent to cause physical injury.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
Court of Appeal1.2 Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Khor Kok Soon was convicted under the Arms Offences Act for using a firearm with intent to injure. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal, finding no error in the trial judge's factual findings.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khor Kok Soon | Appellant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost | Edmond Pereira, Chia Boon Teck |
| Public Prosecutor | Respondent | Government Agency | Conviction Upheld | Won | Han Ming Kuang, Lee Cheow Han |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
| Chao Hick Tin | Justice of the Court of Appeal | No |
| Yong Pung How | Chief Justice | No |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Edmond Pereira | Edmond Pereira and Partners |
| Chia Boon Teck | Chia Yeo Partnership |
| Han Ming Kuang | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Lee Cheow Han | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
4. Facts
- The appellant was convicted under s 4 of the Arms Offences Act 1973 for using a firearm with intent to injure.
- The appellant discharged bullets from a gun with intent to cause physical injury to Detective Sergeant Lim Kiah Chin.
- The incident occurred on 30 July 1984 at Shenton Way, Singapore.
- The appellant and an accomplice planned to commit an armed robbery.
- The appellant fired two shots at Sgt Lim.
- The trial judge found that the appellant aimed both shots at Sgt Lim.
5. Formal Citations
- Khor Kok Soon v Public Prosecutor, Cr App 4/2005, [2005] SGCA 51
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Offence committed at Shenton Way, Singapore | |
| Judgment issued |
7. Legal Issues
- Use of Firearm with Intent to Injure
- Outcome: The court found that the appellant used the firearm with intent to injure.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Appeal against conviction and death penalty
9. Cause of Actions
- Violation of Section 4 of the Arms Offences Act 1973
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Appeals
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Arms Offences Act 1973 (Act No 61 of 1973) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Arms Offences Act
- Firearm
- Intent to Injure
- Reasonable Doubt
- Conviction
- Death Penalty
15.2 Keywords
- Arms Offences Act
- Firearm
- Intent to Injure
- Criminal Law
- Singapore
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Arms Offences
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Statutory Offences
- Arms Offences Act