香港特別行政區 訴 袁善輝

香港特別行政區 訴 袁善輝

The trial judge applied established sentencing authorities and appropriate starting points, correctly adjusted for aggravating factors and plea timing, applied concurrent execution where offences were of distinct nature, and the aggregate 33‑month sentence was within the permissible range; allegations of improper...

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Citation
[2021] HKCA 946
Parties
Applicant: YUEN Sin fai (袁善輝); Respondent: 香港特別行政區
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Hong Kong
Judgment Date
2 July 2021
Case Number
CACC143/2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing Principles, Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences, Discount for Guilty Plea, Early Plea Timing, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Allegation, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Dangerous Driving, Possession of Others' Identity Card, Possession of Counterfeit Currency, Legal Aid
Source Language
ch
Criminal Law Sentencing Procedure Drugs Law Traffic Law Identity Offences Currency Offences Sentencing Principles +9 more

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Parties

YUEN Sin fai (袁善輝)

Applicant

香港特別行政區

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether sentences for counts 1, 6 and 7 were erroneous or excessive
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge failed to give a one‑third reduction for timely guilty pleas
  3. 3 Whether the aggregate custodial term of 33 months was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge applied established sentencing authorities and appropriate starting points, correctly adjusted for aggravating factors and plea timing, applied concurrent execution where offences were of distinct nature, and the aggregate 33‑month sentence was within the permissible range; allegations of improper aggravation or counsel misconduct were unsupported by the record, therefore the leave application and appeal are dismissed.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused and the appeal dismissed