27 Mar 1980
LAU HON-WAH v. THE QUEEN
- Citation
- LAU HON-WAH v. THE QUEEN
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- CACC234/1980
The magistrate was correct to impose immediate custodial sentences for trafficking under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, but the original quantum (eighteen months) was excessive in the circumstances; the appropriate disposal is to substitute concurrent sentences of three months' imprisonment on each count and allow credit for time in custody pending appeal.