Our Practices

Offences Involving Dishonesty

Offences involving dishonesty refer to criminal acts where individuals deceive others for personal gain or to cause loss to another party. These offences can include theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and shoplifting. They often undermine trust in personal and commercial relationships and can result in significant legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Theft

Theft is defined as the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intention to permanently deprive the owner of it. Stealing, shoplifting, burglary, and pickpocketing are examples of theft. Penalties for theft can vary significantly, ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the value of the stolen property and the specific circumstances of the offence.

Burglary

When a person enters a building without permission with a goal to steal or to cause bodily harm on another or to destroy/damage property, they have committed burglary. The seriousness of the offence can vary depending on whether the offence was conducted on residential property

Making off without payment

If a person intentionally evades payment after receiving goods or services, they commit a crime. This includes leaving a restaurant without paying, not paying for a taxi ride, or fuelling at a self-service station without payment

Obtaining Property by Deception

If a person dishonestly obtains property belonging to another through deception, intending to permanently deprive the other of it, they commit an offence. For instance, persuading someone to hand over property through lies, but would not have done so had they known the truth

Robbery

Robbery is a serious crime in Hong Kong, punishable by life imprisonment. If a person uses force or threatens others during or before stealing to achieve their goal, they have committed robbery