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| Taikoo Shing building where the offense was committed |
A domestic helper who pleaded guilty last July at Eastern Court to stealing six letters and one key from her employer at Tai Koo Shing, was sentenced today to two months’ imprisonment.
Marijoe Baril, 27, received the sentence from Principal
Magistrate Don So 20 days after he put off the sentencing to conduct a
background check to determine why she stole the letters, using the key to open her
employer’s mail box.
Police had charged Baril with theft for stealing the six
letters and one key between last May and June at her employer’s house in Taikoo
Shing.
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| Basahin ang detalye! |
Her duty lawyer told the court after her plea that Baril
underestimated the severity of the offense.
Since she has been detained since last month and deducting holidays from her jail term plus discount for good behavior, Baril should be free anytime soon.
Her criminal conviction, however, would likely result in her being deported back to the Philippines after here release, and prevent her from working again in Hong Kong.
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