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Finally home after a year in custody, Ko Wen-je released on NT$70 million bail | TVBS News reporter Guo Ying
The Taipei District Court ruled that Ko Wen-je be released on bail of NT$70 million, restricted from leaving the country and going to sea, and required to wear an electronic anklet. Upon receiving the news, his wife Chen Pei-chi quickly raised money, but Ko Wen-je issued a statement through his appointed lawyer, saying that he would consider carefully whether to post bail. The People's Party said it understood Ko Wen-je's determination to defend his innocence, and if Ko Wen-je agreed to sign on Monday, bail would be posted immediately.
A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that the judge granted Ko Wen-je bail but required him to pay the bail in his own name. This is relatively rare in practice. The purpose may be that if Ko Wen-je pays the bail himself, it becomes his property. If Ko Wen-je is later convicted and his criminal proceeds are to be confiscated, the bail can be forfeited directly.
Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm
Lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual objectives. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.
What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?
- First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
- Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
- Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you receive a summons or are asked to speak with someone, do you need to hire a criminal lawyer first?
If you have already received a notice from the District Attorney's Office, the police station, or the court, it is recommended that you first organize the summons, case details, conversation records, and related documents, and have your lawyer assess the direction of the investigation, possible charges, and response strategies to avoid making unfavorable statements without knowing the legal consequences.
Is detention always a requirement for criminal cases?
Whether or not detention is necessary is usually related to the suspicion of a criminal suspect, the possibility of escape, the risk of collusion or destruction of evidence, and the seriousness of the case. In major criminal cases, financial crimes, corruption cases, or cases involving multiple accomplices, it is even more necessary to prepare specific materials as early as possible to explain that there is no need for detention.
What criminal cases can Fidelity Law Firm assist with?
Our firm can assist in criminal investigations, detention hearings, bail applications, criminal defense, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, corruption, securities and banking law, and other major criminal cases, and plan the defense strategy based on the case information.
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