CHAU PAK YAU v. THE QUEEN
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CACC000211/1969
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.211 of 1969
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| BETWEEN | ||
| CHAU PAK YAU | Appellant | |
| AND | ||
| THE QUEEN | Respondent |
Coram: Huggins, J.
Date of Judgment: 28 April 1969
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JUDGMENT
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Huggins,J:
1. The appellant appeals against two sentences of 10 months' imprisonment consecutive on charges of larceny in a dwelling. He has a very long record, the greater proportion of the previous convictions being for drugs offences. He comes before me asking for leniency on the ground that he has two children in China whom he wishes to maintain. It is apparent, however, that a very large part of his income must have been spent not on remitting money to his children but on the purchase of drugs. I see no reason at all to interfere with the sentences passed by the learned magistrate.
2. The appeal is dismissed.
28th April, 1969.
Representation:
Applicant in person.
Mr. Evans for Respondent.
Judgment pronounced by Huggins J. in Court.