HKSAR v. Chu Wai Choi

HCMA000358/1999

1999, No. MA 358

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

(APPELLATE JURISDICTION)

MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. 358 OF 1999

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Coram: The Honourable Mrs Justice V. Bokhary in Court

Date of Hearing: 13 May 1999

Date of Delivery of Judgment: 13 May 1999

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J U D G M E N T

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1. The Appellant was convicted after trial by Ms L. K. Loh in the Magistrate's Court at Shatin on 24th March this year on one charge of remaining in Hong Kong without the authority of the Director of Immigration after having landed here unlawfully. He was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.

2. He now appeals against sentence. He complains that his sentence is too severe. In all the circumstances, I am satisfied that the Appellant has not been dealt with too severely at all.

3. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.

Representation:

Mr Chu Wai-choi, Appellant in person

Mr Joseph To (of the Department of Justice) for the Respondent