Conspiracy to Shoot and Murder Boyfriend's Wife | Attorney Li Yusheng Explains the Responsibility of Instigators and Shooting Cases

News Summary

According to Mirror News, a shooting occurred in the Gongguan shopping district. Police investigations suggest that a man surnamed Chen premeditated the crime due to a relationship dispute and instigated his girlfriend to carry a gun. He even took her to a shooting range to practice before the incident. The female gunman stated that she agreed to the crime out of fear of losing her boyfriend's financial support. She was later transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for further questioning and detained.

Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

Attorney Li Yusheng stated that if someone funds, instigates, or provides tools to enable another person to actually use a firearm for an attack, whether they are liable as an instigator, co-principal, or other accomplice depends on evidence such as the division of labor between the parties, communication of criminal intent, and prior preparation. The person who actually fires the gun may also be held liable for attempted murder, murder, or other crimes, depending on the consequences for the victim.

If the case involves the source, possession, and method of use of firearms, it will also affect the responsibilities related to the control of firearms, ammunition, and knives. The female gunman's claims of economic dependence or emotional pressure may be factors considered in sentencing, but are not necessarily excluded.criminal responsibilityUltimately, the determination must be made by the prosecutor and the court based on complete evidence.

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