12 Jul 2001
HKSAR v. CHEUNG KING
- Citation
- HKSAR v. CHEUNG KING
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC157/2001
The sentencing judge erred in applying breach of trust tariffs and in procedural conduct by seeking reports 'to give it a try' and making remarks that could raise expectations of a non-custodial outcome; on rehearing the correct approach yields a starting point of 4.5 years reduced for plea and cooperation, and having regard to the judge's misleading adjournment the appropriate sentence is two years' imprisonment.