24 Jun 1999
HKSAR v. CHEUNG YIK WAH
- Citation
- HKSAR v. CHEUNG YIK WAH
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA162/1999
The appellant's manner of driving, though careless and involving speeding above the limit, did not in all the circumstances create an obvious and serious risk amounting to criminal recklessness; conviction for reckless driving was therefore substituted with one for careless driving. The conviction for failing to stop was properly supported by evidence and was upheld. Custodial sentences were not warranted once alleged aggravating features were rejected and were replaced by fines.