A widow convicted of threatening a security guard at the Rugby Sevens party has been ordered to perform 120 hours of community service.
District Court Deputy Judge William Ng Sing-wai made the order yesterday against 42-year-old Jocelyn Rivera Tan, noting the punitive and rehabilitative measure was 'tailor-made' for her.
Judge Ng said he decided against sending Tan to prison because she did not have a criminal record and had already spent 44 days in custody after her arrest.
'A further period of detention is not necessary for the purpose of retribution and deterrent,' he said.
Judge Ng also expressed the hope Tan would broaden her horizons and establish constructive interests through the unpaid service.
Tan was found guilty last month of assaulting volunteer bouncer Thomas Hall, whom she hit in the face with a mobile phone after he helped throw her and her then boyfriend, Nick Dover, out of the Sevens party at the Indian Recreation Club in So Kon Po on March 20.
She was also found guilty of criminal intimidation for threats she made against Mr Hall when she and Mr Dover were ejected from the party organised by Valley RFC.