DCCC1138/2023

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：香港特別行政區 訴 鄧穎聰 及 魏啟亮 - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：王詩麗 - 判決日期：2024年7月12日 ### 案情摘要 2023年2月13日，兩名被告 D1（鄧穎聰）及 D2（魏啟亮）夥同前往西環西邊街一幢大廈 2 樓單位進行爆竊。他們盜取了兩名租客的現金共 $5,500 元、一部 MacBook Air 及一個背囊。警方透過閉路電視追查並於油麻地將兩人拘捕。D1 承認攜帶鐵筆犯案，並與 D2 分贓。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案的核心 legal issue 在於針對住宅入屋犯法罪 (Burglary) 的量刑起點 (starting point) 以及如何根據加刑因素 (aggravating circumstances) 調整刑期。辯方援引 R v Chan Yui Man 建議起刑點為 3 年，而法官需決定 D1 在保釋期間犯案及 D2 多次同類前科對刑期的影響。 ### 判決理由 法官引用 AG v Lui Kam Chiu 確立住宅入屋犯法罪的量刑起點為 3 年。根據 HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai，夥同犯案可上調起刑點。再根據 HKSAR v Chan Pui Chi 原則，對積犯必須判處具阻嚇性 (deterrent) 的刑罰，因此根據前科紀錄提高起刑點。D1 因在保釋期間犯案被額外加刑。 ### 引用案例與條文 AG v Lui Kam Chiu (確立 3 年起刑點)；HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai (夥同犯案加刑)；HKSAR v Chan Pui Chi (積犯需提高起刑點以達阻嚇作用)；R v Chan Yui Man (辯方援引之量刑參考)。 ### 裁決與命令 兩名被告均獲三分之一認罪減刑。D1 被判入獄 28 個月（其中 8 個月與另一宗販毒案 DCCC 447/2023 分期執行，總囚期 45 個月）；D2 被判入獄 30 個月。 ### 判決啟示 本案強調了對於多次犯下同類罪行 (similar nature) 的積犯，法庭會顯著提高量刑起點以達到保護公眾及阻嚇再犯的目的，且在保釋期間犯案會被視為顯著的加刑因素。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Tang Wing Chung and Ngai Kai Leung - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Shirley Wong - Date of Judgment: 12 July 2024 ### Factual Background On 13 February 2023, the first defendant (D1) and second defendant (D2) conspired to commit burglary at a residential unit in Sai Wan. They stole cash totaling HK$5,500, a MacBook Air, and a backpack from two tenants. Following a CCTV investigation, both were arrested in Yau Ma Tei. D1 admitted to bringing a jimmy tool and splitting the stolen cash with D2. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue concerned the determination of the sentencing starting point for residential burglary and the appropriate upward adjustment based on aggravating factors, specifically joint enterprise, extensive criminal records (recidivism), and D1 committing the offence while on bail. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge applied AG v Lui Kam Chiu to set a 3-year starting point. Following HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai, the starting point was increased for joint commission. Applying HKSAR v Chan Pui Chi, the judge increased the starting point further for recidivists to ensure a deterrent sentence, as previous punishments failed to deter the defendants. ### Key Precedents & Statutes AG v Lui Kam Chiu (established 3-year starting point); HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai (joint enterprise aggravation); HKSAR v Chan Pui Chi (deterrence for repeat offenders); R v Chan Yui Man (cited by defense). ### Decision & Orders Both defendants received a one-third reduction for early guilty pleas. D1 was sentenced to 28 months (with 8 months to run concurrently with a drug trafficking sentence in DCCC 447/2023, totaling 45 months). D2 was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment. ### Key Takeaways The judgment underscores the court's responsibility to increase sentencing starting points for repeat offenders to protect the public and provide deterrence, and highlights that committing crimes while on bail is a significant aggravating factor. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.