Read the full judgment text of CACC 000120/1998 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 10 December 1998 before Power, V.-P., Mayo, J.A., Stuart-Moore, J.A..
Criminal law – conspiracy – false instruments – sentencing – starting point – discount for age and health – role of co-defendant – appeal against sentence – HKSAR v Woo Shun Cheong and Another – Applicants ran travel agency and conspired to issue false letters for US visa applications – 1st Applicant aged 77 with health problems – 2nd Applicant claimed minor role – District Court imposed 2.5 years imprisonment – Court of Appeal held starting point of 3 years not excessive – 6-month discount for 1st Applicant's age and health was generous – 2nd Applicant's role not insignificant – 6-month credit for lesser role and good character appropriate – applications dismissed.
Legal issues: Manifestly excessive starting point for sentence · Discount for age and health condition · Role of 2nd Applicant in sentencing
Outcome: Applications for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed.
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