Pleading guilty – discount in sentencing? A plea of guilty reflects the remorse of an accused and saves court time. According to case law, if an accused pleads guilty at the first opportunity, usually the court will give a one-third…
You! I am just swearing and did not touch anyone. What laws am I breaking? Under Section 17B(2) of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245), any person who in any public place behaves in a noisy or disorderly manner, or…
Doxxing and cyberbullying -what laws are they breaking? Any person who commits an act of doxxing and cyberbullying may have contravened section 64 of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) and other criminal provisions. The maximum penalty for contravening…
Under Section 62 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), a person who has anything in his custody or under his control intending to use it or cause or permit another to use it to destroy or damage any property belonging…
False Imprisonment Anyone who unlawfully restrains someone’s freedom of movement from a particular place, for however short a duration, is guilty of false imprisonment under common law. A person convicted of false imprisonment may be liable to imprisonment for 7…
The duties of the Police Force include preventing and detecting crimes and offences. According to the Police Force Ordinance and other relevant laws and regulations, any police officer may, in specified circumstances, enter into any place(including hospitals) to perform his/her…
Under Section 60 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200), any person who destroys or damages any property belonging to another, shall, upon conviction, be liable to imprisonment for up to 10 years. Note: For reference only. Does not constitute legal…
Unauthorized assembly Under section 17A of the Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245) from the law in HK, any public procession (the attendance of which exceeds 30 persons) can only be conducted if the Commissioner of Police does not object to…
【性侵犯 Sexual assault】 7大疑點？Seven doubtful points？ 1. You claim a male detainee was gang raped by police at San Uk Ling Holding Centre. Are you in direct contact with him? Have you asked him to relate to you the detailed…
Under section 63 of the Crimes Ordinance (Cap 200), a person guilty of arson shall be liable on conviction up to imprisonment for life. Note : for reference only. Does not constitute legal advice. #縱火 #終身監禁 #lawyershk #香港律師 .
