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HCCC 140/2013
IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
CRIMINAL CASE NO 140 OF 2013
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| Before: |
Hon Andrew Chan J |
| Date: |
5 June 2013 at 9.56 am |
| Present: |
Mr Edward J Brook, SPP, of the Department of Justice, for HKSAR |
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Mr Lewis Chan Ka‑sing, instructed by the Director of Legal Aid, for the accused |
| Offence: |
Trafficking in a dangerous drug(販運危險藥物) |
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Transcript of the Audio Recording
of the Sentence in the above Case
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COURT: The defendant pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court to one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. He was committed to this court for sentence.
On the material day in question the defendant was intercepted by police officers. Inside his car police found 12.56 grammes of “Ice”. The defendant admitted under caution that he was asked by one Ah Sing to deliver the drug for HK$600.
The defendant is 27, a driver, making approximately $14,000 a month. He committed the present offence because of financial pressure.
Guidelines on sentencing are clear. The starting point for trafficking in 12 grammes is one of 7 years’ imprisonment. Apart from the defendant’s plea I do not see any other mitigating factors which might justify further reduction. The defendant of course is entitled to his usual one-third discount.
As such he is sentenced to 4 years and 8 months’ imprisonment.
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