HKSAR v. Lam Yuk Yin, Carman

DCCC768/2009

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 768 OF 2009

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Before: Deputy District Judge Casewell

Date:   19 November 2009 at 3.07 pm

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Reasons for Sentence

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1.What I shall do then is, as far as sentencing the 1st defendant on the 2nd charge, I shall impose a financial penalty although, as I say, a serious view can be taken on this offence. However serious a view I take, the defendant has still been in custody for a period of up to four weeks in respect of these matters, and I must bear that in mind when considering the appropriate level of penalty. Clearly, no further sentence of imprisonment would be appropriate. So, I will simply impose a financial penalty. There will be a fine of $5,000.