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Hong Kong Case Law

'special reasons' exception to mandatory penalties
  • 18 Mar 2020

    香港特別行政區 訴 黃鉦翔

    Citation
    [2020] HKCFI 320
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMA230/2019

    Appellant abandoned his challenge to conviction; on the sentence appeal the court found no 'special reasons' to displace the mandatory minimum 12‑month cancellation under Cap.272 s4(2) and concluded the fine of HK$3,000 and 12‑month licence cancellation were not manifestly excessive, therefore the appeal against sentence was dismissed and the original sentence confirmed.

    • Failure to insure vehicle
    • Third party motor insurance
    • Mandatory driving disqualification
    • Sentencing
    • 'special reasons' exception to mandatory penalties