DCCC1124/2023

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：香港特別行政區 訴 麥銘洛 - 法院：區域法院 (DC) - 法官：張潔宜 - 判決日期：2025年7月4日 ### 案情摘要 被告與案發單位（B4室）佔用人為母子關係。被告於搬離該單位一個月後，在母親不在家時，利用工具破壞鐵閘掛鎖進入單位，並從母親睡房內的保險箱偷取9,000元現金。被告隨後被捕並在警誡下承認罪行。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案的核心 legal issue 在於如何對入屋犯法罪（Burglary）進行量刑。辯方主張本案缺乏加刑因素，且涉及家庭成員及母親已原諒，應調低量刑起點；控方則依據住宅處所入屋犯法的通用量刑指引。 ### 判決理由 法官分析指出，住宅處所入屋犯法罪的量刑起點通常為36個月監禁，主因是佔用人可能受驚嚇。但本案中被告選擇在母親不在家時犯案，且基於母子關係，即使母親在場，其受驚程度亦低於面對陌生人。因此，法官決定將量刑起點下調至30個月監禁。同時，考慮到被告在另一宗案件保釋期間犯案，屬於加刑因素，但亦考慮其背景及母親原諒而給予酌情扣減。 ### 引用案例與條文 引用 HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai (CACC 338 & 339/2007) 關於加刑因素的分析，以及 HKSAR v Yeung Chung Kwan (CACC 42/2021) 關於爆竊母親單位的量刑參考。 ### 裁決與命令 被告被裁定入屋犯法罪成立。最終判處監禁28個月。由於被告正就另一案件 (DCCC 923/2023) 服刑，法官下令本案刑期中的15個月與該案刑期分期執行。 ### 判決啟示 本案顯示在處理住宅入屋犯法罪時，法庭會考慮「佔用人受驚嚇」的程度。若被告選擇在佔用人不在場時犯案，或與佔用人有親屬關係，法官可能會將量刑起點下調。 --- ### 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 Mak Ming Lok - Court: District Court (DC) - Judge: Cheung Kit Yi - Date of Judgment: 4 July 2025 ### Factual Background The defendant, who is the son of the occupier of the premises (Flat B4), broke into the flat using tools to destroy a padlock while his mother was away. He stole HK$9,000 from a safe in his mother's bedroom. He was subsequently arrested and admitted to the offence in a cautioned statement. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue was the determination of the appropriate sentence for burglary. The defense argued for a lower starting point due to the familial relationship, the lack of premeditation, and the mother's forgiveness, while the court considered the standard guidelines for residential burglaries. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge noted that the standard starting point for a first-time adult offender committing residential burglary is 36 months' imprisonment, primarily due to the potential trauma to the occupier. However, as the defendant struck when his mother was absent and given their relationship, the risk of trauma was significantly reduced. Consequently, the starting point was lowered to 30 months. The sentence was increased by 1 month for committing the offence on bail, then reduced by 3 months for personal circumstances and the mother's forgiveness. ### Key Precedents & Statutes HKSAR v Cheng Wai Kai (CACC 338 & 339/2007) regarding aggravating factors, and HKSAR v Yeung Chung Kwan (CACC 42/2021) regarding burglaries of a parent's premises. ### Decision & Orders The defendant was convicted of burglary and sentenced to 28 months' imprisonment. As he was already serving a sentence for case DCCC 923/2023, the court ordered that 15 months of the current sentence be served consecutively. ### Key Takeaways The judgment highlights that the 'fear and alarm' caused to an occupier is a key driver for the higher starting point in residential burglaries. The absence of the occupier or a close familial relationship may justify a downward departure from the standard 36-month starting point. --- ### 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.