4 Jun 2014
香港特別行政區 訴 卡穎喬
- Citation
- 香港特別行政區 訴 卡穎喬
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA128/2014
The magistrate misapplied the concept of a sentencing 'starting point' by incorporating aggravating factors into the stated starting point and then adding three further months after granting a guilty‑plea reduction; given the small quantities involved and comparative authorities the 9‑month starting point was excessive and the appeal is allowed with the custodial sentence quashed and replaced by a sentence producing immediate release.