Chan Wo v. The Queen

CACC000645/1968

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

(APPELLATE JURISDICTION)

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 645 OF 1968

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Coram: Huggins J.

Date of Judgment: 25 November 1968

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JUDGMENT

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Huggins J: The appellant appeals against the sentence of 9 months' imprisonment imposed for an offence of simple larceny. He was caught red-handed stealing from a store. The property stolen was valued at about $10.00. On the face of it that is a severe sentence but the appellant has an appalling record: he has twice been convicted on indictment of offences of robbery and received sentences in the first case of 8 years' and for the second offence of 6 years' imprisonment. He has 11 other convictions, involving offences under the Larceny Ordinance and drugs offences. He was first convicted in 1947 and has spent the majority of the period between then and now in prison. In my view this sentence was not unreasonable and the appeal is dismissed.

25th November, 1968.

Representation:

Appellant in person

Mr. Sharatte for the Respondent