The Queen v. Wong Sing

HCMA000364/1991

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

(Appellate Jurisdiction)

MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. 364 OF 1991

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BETWEEN

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Coram: Hon. Bewley, J. in Court

Date of hearing: 17 May 1991

Date of delivery of judgment: 17 May 1991

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JUDGMENT

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1. The appellant pleaded guilty to using an identity card relating to another person and was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment. He is due for release on 5th June.

2. A certificate has now been received from Pengpai Hospital in Haifeng indicating that his father has had a massive stroke. He is apparently on the verge of death.

3. For this reason I allowed the appeal and reduced the sentence to permit his immediate release.

Representation:

Mr D.G. Saw, Crown Counsel, for Respondent.

Mr A. Macrae, assigned by D.L.A., for Appellant.