The Court of Appeal will hear the prosecution’s appeal on June 15 against the acquittal of a former political aide on drug trafficking and firearm charges.
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has fixed June 15 to hear the prosecution’s appeal against a High Court’s decision to acquit a former political research assistant.
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther was acquitted last year on charges of trafficking cannabis and possessing two imitation firearms.
Lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali confirmed the hearing date was set during a case management session today.
The public prosecutor has been instructed to file their petition of appeal by February 9.
Both parties must file their written submissions by May 15, with replies due by May 29.
On June 12 last year, the Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted the 33-year-old after ruling the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.
Muhammed Yusoff was charged in September 2024 with trafficking 305 grammes of cannabis.
The alleged offence occurred at 10.15 am on September 6, 2024, in front of a surau at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters.
The charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 carries a mandatory life sentence and caning upon conviction.
He faced a separate charge for allegedly possessing two imitation pistols along Jalan Bukit Kiara at about 9.25 am the same day.
That charge was brought under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960.
