2 Feb 1996
R. v. TAM MAN KWONG
- Citation
- R. v. TAM MAN KWONG
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA1217/1995
The six‑month sentence was excessive because the assault was in effect minor and the evidence did not support a real risk of serious injury; the magistrate erred in imposing sentence primarily to address the appellant's drug addiction rather than the nature of the offence; the appellate court allowed the appeal and ordered immediate release.