Black man sues Big Tooth for aggravated defamation; lawyer reveals "criminal liability is heavier than civil liability" | Fidelity Law Firm civil lawyer explains the differences and effects of civil and criminal litigation.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

Black man sues Big Tooth for aggravated defamation; lawyer reveals "criminal liability is heavier than civil liability." Mirror News reporters: Chang Ching-han, Shih Yu-wei

Continuing to track the whole case of black people suing Da Ya, Chen Jianzhou originally filed a civil claim of 10 million yuan, but after the appointment of a lawyer, he changed it to a criminal aggravated defamation. The reason is that if a civil lawsuit is filed, black people will have to bear the burden. , it is not the responsibility of proving that Da Ya was not suspected of sexual harassment 11 years ago, and if it is a criminal case, the prosecutor will intervene in the investigation. In other words, the black man Chen Jianzhou will become a passive role.

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.