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Written by: Lin Leer
2020-04-07 18:56
Date of last update: 2020-04-07 19:12When searching for a man suspected of possessing a weapon in Mong Kok on the night of New Year's Day, the police found that a young man and the target figure were dressed in clothes. When he stepped forward and stopped, he was suspected of being arrested. The youth was accused of resisting the crime of a police officer. The case was brought to the West Kowloon Magistrates Court today (7th). The prosecution withdrew the charge based on the lack of a reasonable chance of winning. Fei, the defense emphasized that the defendant did not run away at that time, and even referred to the defendant who was only wearing slippers at the time, even if he ran, he could not escape the riot police. Chief Magistrate Luo Dequan listened to the statement and believed that the defendant ’s costume and situation at that time, he was not suspected of running away, that the prosecution had no evidence that the defendant was involved in illegal activities in the vicinity, and did not make a factual judgment. .
The defendant, Li Haoyang (left), was guilty of refusing to arrest. When his lawyer applied for costs, he emphasized that the defendant wearing slippers did not escape. (Photo by Lin Leer)
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The defendant Li Haoyang, 21, is a security guard. He was originally accused of resisting a police officer outside No. 18 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok on January 1 this year. The prosecutor today said that after obtaining instructions from the Department of Justice, he decided to withdraw the charges.
Lawyer: How can you win the riot police in slippers
The defense counsel, Guo Jingxian, applied for costs immediately, emphasizing that the defendant did not escape. The fact is that he stood suddenly in uniform, was locked in handcuffs, and was sprayed with pepper spray on his face. Guo Dazhuang questioned again, even if the defendant ran, "Will a riot police win if he wears slippers?"
The prosecution claimed that the defendant had black clothes in his backpack
The prosecution stated that "the gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall." The defendant did not live in the area, but appeared at about 11:00 midnight. At that time, the police suspected that someone nearby had hidden offensive weapons. The defendant was wearing a gray suit and was in agreement with one of the suspects. After the police told the defendant to stop, he continued to run away and waved again when he was subdued. The square-shaped Ronglian serial was used to show that the defendant wanted to evade responsibility, and the police also found a set of black clothing and hard-shell helmets in his rucksack. Luo Guan then asked if there was evidence that the defendant was involved in illegal activities nearby, and the prosecution replied no.
Not unusual on the street at 11:00 on public holidays
The defense dismissed that the day was a public holiday, and the defendant was still on the street at 11 o'clock. He continued that if a young man who also carried a black rucksack was suddenly chased by the police, more than half of them would also run away, and the defendant did not run at all. Furthermore, if the police decides whether to prosecute the case after further investigation, the case will not be brought to court and the costs will be derived.
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The officer thought that the situation was not suspected
After hearing the statements from both parties, Luo Guan pointed out that there was no evidence that the defendant was involved in illegal activities. Even if he did not live or work in the district, he appeared on the street and ran away with the clothing at that time. Obtain costs. Since the amount exceeds 30,000, if both parties fail to agree the amount within 2 months, it will be assessed by the court.
Case number: WKCC42 / 2020
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