10 May 2013
HKSAR v. ATA ASAF
- Citation
- HKSAR v. ATA ASAF<br>
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC445/2012
The Court found the 2-year sentence manifestly excessive given the judge's finding that the appellant had no proven intention that the cards be used for fraudulent purposes; his culpability was limited to possession with knowledge that they were forged, the risk of further fraud was reduced by likely account blocking, and mitigating factors did not justify 2 years. The Court quashed the 2-year sentence and substituted 18 months imprisonment.