香港特別行政區 訴 王顯勳

香港特別行政區 訴 王顯勳

Given the high value of the stolen goods and the appellant's extensive and recent record of similar offences, an 18‑month starting point was justified; reducing that for plea to 12 months produced a proportionate sentence, so the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the appeal is dismissed.

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Citation
[2024] HKCFI 1228
Parties
Respondent: 香港特別行政區; Appellant: 王顯勳
Court
Court of First Instance
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
12 April 2024
Case Number
HCMA489/2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentencing Appeal / High Court (appeal From Magistrates' Court)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; sentence and orders affirmed
Legal Topics
Recidivism, Guilty Plea Discount, Value of Stolen Property, Deterrence
Source Language
ch
Criminal Law Sentencing Theft Recidivism Guilty Plea Discount Value of Stolen Property Deterrence

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Parties

香港特別行政區

Respondent

王顯勳

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentencing Appeal / High Court (appeal From Magistrates' Court)

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 12 months imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to give a reduction for guilty plea
  3. 3 Whether the judge's finding that the appellant sold part of the stolen goods was supported by evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the high value of the stolen goods and the appellant's extensive and recent record of similar offences, an 18‑month starting point was justified; reducing that for plea to 12 months produced a proportionate sentence, so the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; sentence and orders affirmed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Sentence of 12 months imprisonment affirmed