Wan Kay v. The Queen

CACC000097/1969

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.97 OF 1969

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Coram: Huggins, J.

Date of Judgment: 7 March 1969

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JUDGMENT

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Huggins, J:

This is a hopeless appeal. The appellant has three previous convictions for dangerous drugs offences starting in 1964. It is clear that in each case diacetylmorphine hydrochloride was involved. On the first occasion he was given a chance to go straight and did not take it. He has served sentences of four months' and eight months' imprisonment. It appears that on the latter occasion he was sent to Chi Ma Wan and received treatment. I am satisfied that the appellant is an addict and that anything less than nine months would be wrong in principle.

2. The appeal is dismissed.

7th March, 1969.

Representation:

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