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| The case was heard at Shatin court |
Instead, B. Basilio, 19 years old, entered into a bind-over agreement, under which she promised not to reoffend for one year. If she does, she would be fined $1,000.
Acting Principal Magistrate Amy Chan also charged $1,000 for court costs to her, which was the amount she had tendered as bail.
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| TAWAG NA! |
Hong Kong's Community Legal Information Centre (CLIC) defines a bind over as "neither a conviction nor a punishment. It is a preventative measure whereby a person enters into a recognisance before the court (gives a promise) to engage in good behavior and to keep the peace for a period not exceeding three years."
Basilio was charged with breach of condition of stay, a violation of Section 41 of the Immigration Ordinance which sets a penalty of up to two years' imprisonment.
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| PINDUTIN DITO |
When she arrived in Hong Kong as a visitor, she was allowed by an Immigration officer to stay for two weeks until Feb. 8, 2023.
However, according to the charge sheet, Basilio remained until Sept. 27, 2023 -- an overstay of more than seven months.
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| PADALA NA! |
