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HCCC 226/2021
[2022] HKCFI 1949
IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE
CRIMINAL CASE NO 226 OF 2021
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| Before: |
Hon Andrew Chan J |
| Date: |
18 May 2022 at 9.39 am |
| Present: |
Miss Chan Sui-tak Monica, SPP of the Department of Justice, for HKSAR |
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Mr Lo Chi-lam Caesar, instructed by Wai & Co, Solicitors, 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: The defendant has pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, contrary to section 4 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. He is committed to this court for sentence.
On the material day, the defendant was spotted by police officers outside Wan Tsui Shopping Centre, Chai Wan. 24.2 grammes of ‘Ice’ was found in one paper bag that the defendant was carrying.
The street value was estimated to be about HK$14,278.
Under caution, the defendant admitted that those drugs were for trafficking.
The defendant is 19 at the time and has two previous criminal records but none related to drugs. Prior to his arrest, he worked in a hair salon but due to the pandemic was laid off. He then resorted to making quick money by delivering the dangerous drug in question for others.
Guidelines on sentencing are clearly laid down by the Court of Appeal. The starting point for trafficking in 24.2 grammes of ‘Ice’ is about 93 months’ imprisonment. The defendant will be given the usual one-third discount for his earliest plea.
For the offence the defendant stands convicted, he is therefore sentenced to 62 months’ imprisonment, ie 5 years and 2 months.
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