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Hong Kong Case Law

Unauthorized use of a vehicle
  • 5 Jun 2012

    香港特別行政區 訴 陳文輝

    Citation
    香港特別行政區 訴 陳文輝
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMA288/2012

    The appeal is dismissed because the sentencing judge acted within proper sentencing principles: applied appropriate baselines (6 months for unauthorized use, 3 months for use without third‑party insurance), took into account appellant's substantial antecedents and need for deterrence, and granted a one‑third plea reduction; the concurrent total of four months' imprisonment is not excessive.