HKSAR v. Wong Yim Tai

HCMA000106/1999

HCMA106/99

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

(Appellate Jurisdiction)

MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. 106 OF 1999

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Coram : Hon Woo J. in Court

Date of hearing : 2 March 1999

Date of judgment : 2 March 1999

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J U D G M E N T

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1. The Appellant pleaded guilty to two charges :

1) Remaining in Hong Kong without the authority of the Director of Immigration after having landed illegally, contrary to s.38(1)(b) of the Immigration Ordinance, Cap.115; and

2) Possession of a forged identity card, contrary to s.7A(1) of the Registration of Persons Ordinance, Cap.177.

The Magistrate referred to R. v. Chan Ming, CA 353 of 1983, and passed a sentence of 15 months' imprisonment on each of the charges, to run concurrently.

2. The Appellant tells me about her personal circumstances and asks me for leniency. The same circumstances had been mentioned before the Magistrate and he fully considered them. I do not see the sentences being wrong in principle or manifestly excessive. I therefore dismiss the appeal.

Representation:

Mr William Lam, SGC of DPP, for HKSAR

Appellant in person, present