So Chun-man v. The Queen

Case No.CACC 1218/1976

Court

Court of Appeal

Date04 Dec 1976

Judge—

Case Document

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CACC001218/1976

IN THE SUPREME COURT

	Criminal Appeal
	1976 No. 1218

BETWEEN:
	SO Chun-man	Appellant
	and
	THE QUEEN	Respondent

Coram: Briggs, C.J.

Date of Judgment: 4th December, 1976.

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JUDGMENT

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1. This is an appeal against a sentence of two years' imprisonment passed on the appellant for the offence of perjury. The appellant pleaded guilty.

2. He gave false evidence to assist a cousin in a civil case. That case, however, was dismissed and the appellant's evidence was not believed.

3. The appellant has a history of psychiatric trouble and has tried to commit suicide at least on two occasions. He has a clear record.

4. Taking all the circumstances into consideration I think the period of two years' imprisonment is excessive and so the appeal of the appellant is allowed to the extent that a sentence of one year's imprisonment is substituted for the sentence of two years.

	(Geoffrey Briggs)
	Chief Justice.

Representation:

P. Woo (Kwong, Lam & Chan) for Appellant.

Lucas for the Crown/Respondent.