Mr Christopher Grounds, instructed by Francis Kong & Co, assigned by DLA
[2021] HKCFI 3031
HCCC 115/2020
IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
CRIMINAL CASE NO 115 OF 2020
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Transcript of the Audio Recording of the Sentence in the above Case
COURT: I note the amount of time the defendant has already spent in remand pending the conclusion of this trial. I note the judgment of the Court of Appeal in HKSAR v Wong Pui Wo Kenny [2018] 5 HKLRD 424. I regard this as a not dissimilar case and I am of the view that this is also an exceptional case where a custodial sentence is not appropriate notwithstanding that for this offence and this quantity of drugs, a custodial sentence would normally be imposed.
I will not therefore impose a custodial sentence and that therefore avoids the need to call for a report under section 54A of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. I fine the defendant $20,000 and order that that amount be taken from his bail money.
I will not therefore impose a custodial sentence and that therefore avoids the need to call for a report under section 54A of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
I fine the defendant $20,000 and order that that amount be taken from his bail money.