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Hong Kong Case Law

Evidence of intention
  • 9 Aug 2001

    HKSAR v. WONG CHI FAI AND ANOTHER

    Citation
    HKSAR v. WONG CHI FAI AND ANOTHER
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMA702/2001

    The magistrate adequately considered the surrounding circumstances and the effect on a person of ordinary firmness and properly found the words were not mere 'wild and whirling' exclamations but deliberate threats intended to alarm; given the organised bullying, prior convictions and the nature of the offence the six month sentences were not manifestly excessive, so both appeals are dismissed.