The Queen v. Kwok Siu-lam
Read the full judgment text of HCMA 714/1989 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 29 June 1989.
1. The appellant pleaded guilty to remaining in Hong Kong withour authority, contrary to Section 38(1)(b) of the Immigration ordinance, Cap. 115, and was sentenced to two years imprisoment.
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HCMA000714/1989 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG (Appellate Jurisdiction) MAGISTRACY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 714 OF 1989 ______________ BETWEEN
___________ Coram: Hon. Bewley, J. in Court Date of hearing: 29 June 1989 Date of delivery of judgment: 29 June 1989 -------------------- J U D G M E N T --------------------- 1. The appellant pleaded guilty to remaining in Hong Kong withour authority, contrary to Section 38(1)(b) of the Immigration ordinance, Cap. 115, and was sentenced to two years imprisoment. 2. This is his third illicit visit in four years. He has two previous convictions for using the identity card of another person. 3. There are therefore aggravating factors which justify a higher sentence than the normal 15 months. Nevertheless, I feel a two year sentence is too severe and reduce it to one of 21 months. 4. The appeal is allowed accordingly.
Representation: Mr P. Li, Crown Counsel, for Crown Appellant in person |