DCCC1077/2024

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：HKSAR v Tsang Ho Yin & Cheung Yiu Lung - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：徐綺薇 (Temporary Judge) - 判決日期：2025年8月6日 ### 案情摘要 2023年12月31日，警方在元朗八鄉路障截停一輛私家車。第一被告人（司機）與第二被告人（乘客）在車內儲物格、車廂及各自身上被發現可卡因及大麻。第一被告人隨後在口腔液測試中對大麻呈陽性反應，血液樣本證實含有四氫大麻酚。兩人均承認所有控罪。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案核心 legal issue 在於如何根據毒品份量及被告角色決定適當的量刑起點（starting point）。控方指控兩人販運及管有危險藥物，第一被告人另涉毒後駕駛。辯方則請求輕判，強調被告人首次犯案、適時認罪及第一被告人的家庭經濟責任。 ### 判決理由 法官引用 HKSAR v Herry Jane Yusuph [2021] 確立的六步量刑法，首先按毒品性質及份量確定量刑組別。針對可卡因，引用 HKSAR v Huang Ruifang [2025] 確定10克以下之量刑起點為2至5年。法官分析被告並非組織者，故設定中低水平起點，並根據適時認罪給予三分之一的刑期扣減。對於毒後駕駛，則引用 Secretary for Justice v Chan Hon Hoi 強調藥物駕駛對公眾之危險性。 ### 引用案例與條文 HKSAR v Herry Jane Yusuph [2021] (確立販毒量刑六步法)；HKSAR v Huang Ruifang [2025] (確定可卡因10克以下量刑範圍)；Secretary for Justice v Chan Hon Hoi (強調毒後駕駛之阻嚇必要性)；以及《危險藥物條例》Cap 134 及《道路交通條例》Cap 374。 ### 裁決與命令 第一被告人：販運危險藥物及毒後駕駛綜合量刑為35個月監禁（其中3個月分期執行），管有危險藥物罰款3,000元，取消駕駛資格24個月並須修習駕駛改進課程。第二被告人：販運危險藥物兩項控罪同期執行，總刑期25個月監禁，管有危險藥物罰款3,000元。 ### 判決啟示 法官在判決書中特別批評第二被告人的代表律師在案件準備方面表現馬虎（negligent preparation），未能即時回答被告背景資料，浪費法庭時間，提醒律師應為當事人利益用心準備書面求情陳詞。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Tsang Ho Yin & Cheung Yiu Lung - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Ivy Tsui (Temporary Judge) - Date of Judgment: 6 August 2025 ### Factual Background On 31 December 2023, police stopped a private car at a roadblock in Yuen Long. Cocaine and cannabis were found in the center console, the vehicle's interior, and on the persons of the first defendant (driver) and second defendant (passenger). The first defendant also tested positive for cannabis in a roadside test and subsequent blood analysis. Both defendants pleaded guilty to all charges. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue was the determination of appropriate sentencing starting points based on the quantity of drugs and the defendants' roles. The charges included trafficking and possession of dangerous drugs, with an additional charge of driving under the influence of drugs for the first defendant. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge applied the six-step sentencing framework from HKSAR v Herry Jane Yusuph [2021]. For cocaine under 10g, the judge referred to HKSAR v Huang Ruifang [2025] to set a starting point between 2 to 5 years. Since neither defendant acted as an organizer, a moderate starting point was chosen, followed by a one-third reduction for early guilty pleas. For the driving offense, the judge emphasized public safety and deterrence per Secretary for Justice v Chan Hon Hoi. ### Key Precedents & Statutes HKSAR v Herry Jane Yusuph [2021] (sentencing steps for trafficking); HKSAR v Huang Ruifang [2025] (sentencing range for cocaine <10g); Secretary for Justice v Chan Hon Hoi (deterrence for drug driving); Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap 134) and Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap 374). ### Decision & Orders First Defendant: Total sentence of 35 months' imprisonment (including 3 months to run consecutively for drug driving), a fine of HKD 3,000 for possession, and a 24-month driving disqualification with a mandatory rehabilitation course. Second Defendant: 25 months' imprisonment (concurrently for trafficking charges) and a fine of HKD 3,000 for possession. ### Key Takeaways The judge issued a stern critique of the second defendant's counsel for poor preparation and failure to provide basic personal background information during the hearing, noting that such negligence wastes court time and prejudices the client's interests. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.