HKSAR v. CHAN MING CHEUNG

HCMA 657/1999

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

(Appellate Jurisdiction)

MAGISTRACY APPEAL NO. HCMA 657 OF 1999

(On Appeal from FLCC 642 of 1999)

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J U D G M E N T

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1. This Appellant appeals against his sentence of three months' imprisonment imposed in the magistracy after he was found to be guilty of the offence of Claiming to be a Member of a Triad Society.

2. Before me today defence counsel has argued that the sentence should be suspended because of the Appellant's special personal circumstances in particular, the fact that he is caring for a young daughter. I have considered the facts of the case. I have considered the Magistrate's Reasons for Sentence. I cannot fault the sentence that was imposed in this case and I do not see there are any factors that would justify a suspended sentence. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.