The High Court adopted a benchmark sentencing framework for unlicensed massage establishment offences and reduced the appellant’s sentence from 24 to 18 weeks.
The High Court held that the Wu Zhi Yong sentencing framework guided careless-driving sentencing under the Road Traffic Act and reduced a manifestly inadequate fine to two weeks’ imprisonment.
Magistrate's Appeal No 11 of 2012 (DAC No 50185 of 2011, DAC No 50461 of 2011, DAC No 487 of 2012 and DAC No 2173 of 2012) and Magistrate's Appeal No 12 of 2012 (DAC No 50186 of 2011, DAC No 50440 of 2011, DAC No 492 of 2012 and DAC No 2174 of 2012)
The High Court increased the sentences of twin brothers convicted of theft in dwelling, holding that their prior theft convictions and past custodial terms warranted harsher punishment.
Magistrate's Appeal No 400 of 2010 (DAC 30823 of 2010)
The High Court dismissed a criminal sentencing appeal, upholding a 30-month prison term for theft and finding the sentence was not manifestly excessive.