Barrister Sio Chan In Devin Heavily Criticized By Court

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Barrister Sio Chan In Devin Heavily Criticized!

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https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/4/203459/Barrister-rapped-for-being-on-back-foot

Deputy judge Ho Chun-yiu asked Devin Sio Chan-in, who represents Chan Tin-yau, whether he was prepared to defend his client, to which Sio stuttered and said he had not prepared speeches for similar cases in the past.

He told Ho that he hoped the court would adjourn the case until they obtained the report on the girl.

In a rare outburst, the judge asked: "You know it's time to plead today, right? I may hand down the sentence today! How can you not prepare anything?"

"How many years have you been a barrister?" Ho asked.

"Seven," Sio replied in a softspoken voice.

Sio was also criticized for not knowing about the injuries to the four-year-old victim.

He admitted that he was not prepared with regards to the extent of the girl's injuries, and needed more time to obtain instructions from his client.

But Ho was not impressed with his explanation.

"The level of injuries is the most crucial element of the case, and I'm stunned that you told me you're not ready," he said.

"You're wasting the court's time."

The 33-year-old lawyer is a member of Young Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong. He became a registered barrister in 2011.