HKSAR V. LUI CHUN YIP

[2026] HKDC 238 District Court 5 February 2026 • DCCC1142/2024 • 9 min read

Practice Areas

Crimes Ordinance Theft Ordinance

Judges (1)

Flora Cheng Coram

Counsel (3)

H. Y. Leung & Co. LLP Firm David Cheung Counsel Defendant Jack Wong Counsel Prosecution

Parties (2)

HKSAR Unknown Lui Chun Yip Unknown

Summary

Lui Chun Yip pleaded guilty to burglary of a restaurant and attempted theft from another premises committed five days apart. He was sentenced to a total of 28 months' imprisonment (24 months for burglary plus 4 months consecutive for attempted theft), reflecting the totality principle and his strong remorse shown through his guilty plea.

Statutes Cited

Crimes Ordinance (Cap 200)

Theft Ordinance (Cap 210)

Judgment

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Source: HKLII ([2026] HKDC 238)