DCCC723/2021

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：HKSAR v Nguyen Quang Hien - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：勞潔儀 (Acting District Judge) - 判決日期：2022年4月14日 ### 案情摘要 被告人與妻子（受害人）及長女住在旺角分間單位。2021年4月4日，雙方因離婚及懷疑外遇爭執。受害人與女兒離開單位時，被告人持𠝹刀截停並多次揮刀襲擊受害人面部及雙手。受害人受傷後逃入髮廊求救。被告人隨後自首，承認傷害妻子並割傷自己手臂。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案核心 legal issue 在於如何對「有意圖而傷人」之定罪進行量刑。辯方主張被告人並非預謀襲擊，而是因感情問題一時衝動，且受害人呈交求情信希望輕判。控方則強調使用致命武器及造成嚴重永久傷勢的嚴重性。 ### 判決理由 法官根據 HKSAR v Chan Chun Tat 確立的原則，分析罪行嚴重性，考慮到被告人針對面部施襲意圖毀容，且造成永久性疤痕及手指功能受損，構成嚴重身體傷害。雖然考慮到被告人無前科、衝動犯案及受害人求情，但引用 Secretary for Justice v Hau Ping Chuen 原則，強調法庭不容忍使用致命武器解決爭吵，必須以嚴懲起阻嚇作用。 ### 引用案例與條文 引用 HKSAR v Chan Chun Tat 關於量刑考慮因素及家庭暴力之原則；Secretary for Justice v Hau Ping Chuen 關於使用致命武器之嚴懲原則；HKSAR v Yu Koon Mam 關於面部受傷量刑起點之參考；以及 HKSAR v Norena Gutierrez Cristhian Andres 關於持表格 8 人士不應上調刑期起點之原則。 ### 裁決與命令 被告人被裁定有意圖而傷人罪名成立。法官將量刑起點定為 4 年 3 個月，因被告人坦白認罪獲得三分之一折扣，最終判處入獄 2 年 10 個月。 ### 判決啟示 本案重申法庭對家庭暴力及使用刀具襲擊的零容忍態度。即使受害人請求輕判，法庭仍會優先考慮罪行本身的嚴重性（尤其是永久性毀容及功能受損）以維持量刑的一致性與阻嚇力。 --- ### 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 Nguyen Quang Hien - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Lau Kit Yee (Acting District Judge) - Date of Judgment: 14 April 2022 ### Factual Background The defendant and his wife (the victim) lived in Mong Kok. On 4 April 2021, following an argument over divorce and alleged infidelity, the defendant intercepted the victim and her daughter in a staircase. He attacked the victim's face and hands with a utility knife, causing severe lacerations. The victim sought help at a hair salon. The defendant later surrendered to the police, admitting the assault. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue was the determination of an appropriate sentence for 'wounding with intent'. The defense argued the attack was an impulsive act triggered by emotional distress and highlighted the victim's plea for leniency. The court had to balance these mitigating factors against the severity of the injuries and the use of a lethal weapon. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge analyzed the gravity of the offense based on the nature of the weapon and the extent of the injuries. The attack on the face indicated an intent to disfigure, resulting in permanent scarring and impaired finger mobility. While acknowledging the lack of premeditation and the defendant's clean record, the judge emphasized that using a blade during a domestic dispute warrants a severe sentence for deterrence. ### Key Precedents & Statutes HKSAR v Chan Chun Tat (sentencing factors for domestic violence); Secretary for Justice v Hau Ping Chuen (deterrence for using lethal weapons); HKSAR v Yu Koon Mam (sentencing starting point for facial wounds); and HKSAR v Norena Gutierrez Cristhian Andres (regarding Form 8 holders' sentencing). ### Decision & Orders The defendant pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. The judge set a starting point of 4 years and 3 months' imprisonment. After applying a one-third discount for the early guilty plea, the final sentence was 2 years and 10 months' imprisonment. ### Key Takeaways The judgment reinforces that the court will not tolerate domestic violence or the use of weapons to resolve personal disputes. It clarifies that while a victim's plea for leniency is considered, it does not override the court's duty to sentence based on the objective severity of the harm caused. --- ### 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.