Hong Kong Case Law: Decisions & Judgments | LexChat

Topic

Theft under section 9 theft ordinance

Legal area

Court

24 Jun 2020

HKSAR v. ZAIN, ALI

Citation

[2020] HKCFI 1342
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCMA72/2020

The appeal was dismissed because the magistrate properly relied on objective medical evidence and a positive urine test that established drug dependency, and correctly applied s4 Cap.244 to impose DATC detention as the appropriate disposition aimed at rehabilitation and reducing reoffending; there was no error in principle or approach.
30 Dec 2004

HKSAR v. LEI CHUN FAI

Citation

HKSAR v. LEI CHUN FAI
Court

Court of First Instance
Case number

HCMA1183/2004

The Court held the magistrate did not err: the sentences (six months for stealing an intercom from a hospital and two months for theft while on bail) were within legitimate sentencing choices, the magistrate properly considered seriousness, mitigation and the appellant's extensive prior record, and consecutive service was justified because the offences were distinct; the appeals were dismissed.