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HCCC 116/2014
IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
CRIMINAL CASE NO 116 OF 2014
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HKSAR |
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FIGUEROA RONDON Laura |
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| Before: |
Deputy High Court Judge Tallentire |
| Date: |
23 May 2014 at 9.46 am |
| Present: |
Mr Peter Power, SADPP of the Department of Justice, for HKSAR |
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Mr S K Khattak, instructed by Fan & Fan, assigned by DLA, 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: You have pleaded guilty to a very serious offence, it is one of trafficking in dangerous drugs; a substantial amount of cocaine with a very high street value in Hong Kong.
I take into account your clear record. I do take into account your family circumstances and the contents of the letter. I note on arrest that you were very cooperative with the authorities and the biggest mitigation, of course, is your early plea of guilty at the first available opportunity.
I believe that your counsel will have advised you on the range of sentences that are likely to be imposed.
Given this quantity of drug, I take a starting point of 13 years’ imprisonment. Given the international element of bringing the drugs into Hong Kong, there will be enhancement of 6 months. That takes it to 13 and a half years. Because of your guilty plea, you are entitled to and will receive one-third discount.
You will go to prison for 9 years.
I am sure you have been advised also that the time on remand does count towards that sentence.
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