2 Jun 2023
香港特別行政區 訴 鄧妙小及另三人
- Citation
- [2023] HKDC 914
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCC788/2020
The court held the riot was grave in scale and violence, requiring deterrent custodial sentences informed by group conduct and prior authorities; possession of zip-ties and a laser constituted aggravating factors, increasing the sentence starting point; D1, being 19 (16 at the time) with a positive training-centre report and no leadership role, should be detained in a training centre; D2, D6 and D10 received custodial sentences with specified starting points and modest discounts for age, conduct on bail and cooperation; sentences for additional possession offences run concurrently.
- Riot
- Possession of offensive weapon
- Possession of items with intent to destroy or damage property
- Juvenile sentencing
- Deterrence and collective liability