R. v. JAVID IQBAL

HCMA000173/1995

IN THE HIGH COURT

1995, No. 173
Magistracy Appeal

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BETWEEN
	THE QUEEN
	AND
	JAVID IQBAL

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Coram: Hon Litton, V.-P. in Court (sitting as an additional High Court Judge)

Date of hearing: 20 April 1995

Date of judgment: 20 April 1995

 

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J U D G M E N T

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Litton, V.-P.:

1. This is an appeal against sentence by Mr Javid Iqbal who pleaded guilty to two charges before Mr Yuen at the North Kowloon Magistracy on 23 January 1995. The two charges were: (a) possession of a false Pakistan passport; and (b) breach of a condition of stay contrary to section 41 of the Immigration Ordinance. In relation to charge (a), the appellant was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. In relation to charge (b), he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment to be served consecutively, making a total of nine months. The appellant is aged 30 and has a family in Pakistan.

2. The magistrate has taken into account all the relevant circumstances in relation to this appellant. There are no valid grounds of appeal against sentence. The appeal is dismissed.

Representation:

Mr Patrick Cheung for Crown

Appellant - Javid Iqbal in person

	(Henry Litton)
	Vice President