Read the full judgment text of CACC 000118/2000 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 24 August 2000 before Keith JA, Woo JA, Hartmann J.
Criminal law – blackmail – claiming to be a triad member – sentence appeal – whether starting point manifestly excessive – implied threat of violence – arrogance not mitigation – cooperation when caught red-handed – starting point 4 years – one-third discount – final sentence 2 years 6 months – application dismissed.
Legal issues: Excessiveness of starting point for blackmail sentence
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed.
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