17 Sept 1991
THE QUEEN v. LAU WAI KIN
- Citation
- THE QUEEN v. LAU WAI KIN
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMA442/1991
The court held the magistrate was entitled to depart from the Eagle Eye guideline because the facts involved open, blatant sale of counterfeit watches of famous brands; the experienced magistrate could rely on his knowledge of the prevalence of the trade and the need for deterrent fines; the fines, though severe, were not manifestly excessive and did not merit appellate intervention, therefore the sentences were affirmed.