Read the full judgment text of HCMA 001229/2002 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 22 January 2003.
1. The Appellant pleaded guilty to a charge of theft, contrary to section 9 of the Theft Ordinance, Cap. 210 and a charge of making off without payment, contrary to section 18C of the said Theft Ordinance. He was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for the 1st charge, 2 months for the 2nd charge, totalling 6 months imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay compensation in the sum of HK$500.00 to the victim of the 1st charge. He appeals against sentence.