20 May 2000
HKSAR v. NG CHI MING
- Citation
- HKSAR v. NG CHI MING
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA362/2000
The financial penalty was quashed because the magistrate failed to explain the imposition of the fine, failed to ascertain consent to take the fine directly from cash bail and failed to inquire into the appellant's ability to pay, contrary to established authorities; those procedural and substantive deficiencies undermine the validity of the fines.