香港特別行政區 訴 周玉芬

香港特別行政區 訴 周玉芬

The application for leave to appeal out of time was refused because it was filed without reasonable explanation for the two‑plus month delay and the proposed grounds were not arguable: they contradicted the applicant’s admissions and documentary records, did not undermine the basis for the withdrawals‑based...

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Citation
[2026] HKCA 588
Parties
Applicant: 周玉芬 (CHOW YUK FUN); Respondent: 香港特別行政區
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
2 April 2026
Case Number
CACC309/2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal — Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence (out of Time) / Application for Leave to Appeal (extension of Time) in Court of Appeal
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal out of time refused.
Legal Topics
Leave to Appeal, Extension of Time, Sentencing Guidelines, Handling Proceeds of Crime, Delay and Bona Fides
Source Language
ch
Criminal Law Appeal Sentencing Financial Crime Procedural Law Leave to Appeal Extension of Time Sentencing Guidelines +2 more

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Parties

周玉芬 (CHOW YUK FUN)

Applicant

香港特別行政區

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal — Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence (out of Time) / Application for Leave to Appeal (extension of Time) in Court of Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the applicant’s out‑of‑time application for leave to appeal should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the proposed grounds of appeal are arguable (in particular dispute over amounts and alleged procedural error)
  3. 3 Whether the original sentence was manifestly excessive given the sums and conduct

Ratio Decidendi

The application for leave to appeal out of time was refused because it was filed without reasonable explanation for the two‑plus month delay and the proposed grounds were not arguable: they contradicted the applicant’s admissions and documentary records, did not undermine the basis for the withdrawals‑based calculation of proceeds (HK$4,610,278), and the original sentencing starting point of three years was not manifestly excessive given the scale, duration and direct conduct involved.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal out of time refused.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal out of time refused.
  • Applicant reminded of right to reapply; warned that remand time may not be credited and that sentence may be increased on any renewed application or appeal.