THE QUEEN
BUI NGOC BICH
Mr K.W. Leung, C.C.
HCMA 1193/1995
HCMA001193/1995
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
(Appellate Jurisdiction)
MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. 1193 OF 1995
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Coram : Hon Duffy, J. in Court
Date of hearing : 16 January 1996
Date of handing down judgment : 23 January 1996
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J U D G M E N T
Duffy, J.:
1. This was an appeal against a total sentence of eight months imposed for possession of a false Vietnamese Refugee Card and escaping from legal custody. The consecutive sentences of six months and two months respectively were proper sentences. However, the appellant is pregnant and is due to be released in March. As an act of mercy, therefore, I allowed her appeal so that she could be released immediately.
Representation:
Mr K.W. Leung, C.C., for Crown
Appellant, Bui Ngoc Bich, in person