11 Dec 2018
HKSAR v. MA KA KIN
- Citation
- [2018] HKCFI 2711
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCCC312/2017
The court found on the evidence that the defendant's plea was involuntary: the plea arose from misleading and tainted legal advice and a material conflict of interest (legal fees linked to the co-defendant) which compromised the loyalty and independent advice owed to the defendant; accordingly the guilty plea was set aside and withdrawal granted.