Ling Hung v. The Queen

CACC000689/1968

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

(Appellate Jurisdiction)

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 689 OF 1968

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Coram: Huggins, J.

Date of Judgment: 12 December 1968

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JUDGMENT

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Huggins, J:

1. The appellant pleaded guilty to four charges of robbery with aggravation, the four offences being committed within a period of four days. The aggravation in each offence was that he used a weapon. All four offences were committed at night. The appellant had nothing to say in mitigation and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. He had a number of previous convictions, including several for dishonesty.

2. Before me the appellant has hinted that he would not have pleaded guilty but for the presence of police officers in the court and he alleges that he was afraid to plead not guilty. I do not believe him. The only other thing he has said is a factor in aggravation rather than in mitigation of sentence, namely that he had been out of prison for only ten days at the time when he committed the first offence.

3. I see no reason whatsoever to interfere with these sentences and the appeal is dismissed.

12th December, 1968.

Representation:

Appellant in person

Mr. Evans for the Respondent