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The man who murdered his wife and sister-in-law in Tucheng was sentenced to life imprisonment. Is it necessary to execute three people for the death penalty? | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains.

News Headline: Domestic Abusive Man Kills Wife, Sister-in-Law Escapes and Dies; New Taipei District Court: Death Sentence Required for Killing 3 People Media Source: ETtoday News Reporter: Zhao Yijie News Link: News Summary According to ETtoday News, a man in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, killed his wife and sister-in-law in May 2025 and was sentenced to two life sentences in the first instance. The report relayed that the New Taipei District Court offered a case-by-case interpretation of the "most serious circumstances of the crime" and "killing multiple people" requirements for a death sentence, believing that "multiple people" must be at least three, which sparked dissatisfaction from the victim's family regarding the sentencing result. This controversy involves how to apply the Constitutional Court's 113th year Constitutional Judgment No. 8 to a case-by-case basis, and cannot be based solely on…

Liu Qiaoan was prosecuted for transporting cocaine; how is her legal liability determined? | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains.

News Headline: "Sunflower Movement Queen" Liu Qiaoan Accused of Smuggling Cocaine, Transporting a Class I Narcotic Drug, Could Face Death Penalty Media Source: FTV News Reporters: Li Yuhan, Ye Yansheng News Link: News Summary According to FTV News, Liu Qiaoan was indicted by prosecutors after being extradited back to Taiwan. Prosecutors accuse her of participating in a transnational drug trafficking ring, acting as an intermediary for Taiwanese buyers, and smuggling cocaine into Taiwan by air using candles. The report indicates that the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office is pursuing charges including transporting a Class I narcotic. The above content pertains to the prosecution's accusations; whether a crime has been committed and the final sentence will still need to be determined by the court based on the evidence. Attorney Li Yusheng explains Fidelity Law…

Could it constitute bribery if online celebrities give away cash during their election campaign livestreams? | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

News Headline: Internet Celebrities' Candidacy for Neighborhood Chief or Councilor Sparks Controversy! Livestream Donations of NT$10,000 to the Underprivileged Raise Legal Questions, Lawyer Says It May Constitute Bribery Media Source: SET News Reporter: Yu Tao News Link: News Summary According to SET News, the candidacy of internet celebrities Binbin Ge and AJ Ge for neighborhood chief or councilor has attracted attention. Their actions of donating cash to the underprivileged during livestreams have also raised questions about whether it constitutes bribery. The report interviewed lawyer Li Yusheng to explain the legal risks; whether the donations are purely charitable assistance or related to winning votes still needs to be determined based on the actual content of the activity and evidence. Lawyer Li Yusheng's Explanation Li Yusheng, a lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm, explained in the news…

Is moving your car in a parking lot while waiting for a designated driver after drinking considered drunk driving? | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

News Headline: Exclusive: Drunk Man Drives Out of Parking Lot to Wait for Designated Driver – Is That Drunk Driving?! He Even Slapped a Police Officer in the Face. Media Source: ETtoday News Reporter: ETtoday News Interview Team News Link: News Summary According to ETtoday News, a man in Taipei, after drinking, attempted to drive his car out of a parking lot to wait for a designated driver. However, because he hadn't paid the parking fee and the gate wouldn't open, he kicked the management office door. After the manager called the police, the man was accused of slapping a police officer in the face and was taken into custody. The incident raised the question of whether "moving a car in a parking lot without actually driving on the road still constitutes drunk driving." Lawyer Li Yusheng Explains: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm explained in the news report that even if a car is moved while intoxicated, it still constitutes drunk driving…

Can consumers claim compensation if a department store discards their expense invoices? | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

News Headline: Exclusive》Woman Forgets Bag of Expense Receipts While Shopping, Accuses Department Store of Neglecting Safeguards and "Throwing It Away" Media Source: ETtoday News Reporter: Hsu Cheng-hsuan News Link: News Summary According to ETtoday News, a woman left a bag containing multiple expense receipts at Breeze Nanjing Shopping Mall in Taipei. The woman stated that the store clerk told her it had been handed over to the department store's customer service, but she later learned that the bag had been discarded and burned as trash, and she was worried that she wouldn't be able to claim reimbursement from the company. The focus of the controversy is whether the department store properly handled lost property, and whether the loss of the receipts caused verifiable property damage. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains…

Former anchor Xue Kaili sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for money laundering; legal responsibility for failing to appear in prison at the time of the incident | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

News Headline: Former Anchor Hsueh Kai-li Sentenced to 1 Year and 8 Months for Money Laundering, Fails to Appear in Prison, Suspected of Fleeing and May Be Wanted - FTV News Media Source: FTV News Reporter: FTV News Editorial Team News Link: News Summary: FTV News video reports that former anchor Hsueh Kai-li was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for money laundering. After failing to appear for the sentence as notified, relevant authorities are considering tracking her whereabouts and issuing an arrest warrant. The video's content should be based on the court's judgment and official documents from the executing agency; one cannot conclude that she has fled based solely on the news headline. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains the legal responsibilities in money laundering cases, focusing on…

Inheritance dispute leads to nephew's death; ruthless uncle ordered to pay over ten million: Criminal and civil liability | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains

News Headline: Nephew Stabbed to Death While Protecting Parents in Inheritance Dispute; Uncle Ordered to Pay Over NT$10 Million in Damages Media Source: TTV News Reporter: Tsai Hsin-yu News Link: News Summary News video reports that in a family inheritance dispute, a nephew was stabbed to death while protecting his parents. The court ordered the perpetrator to pay over NT$10 million in damages. The case involves criminal liability and death damage compensation, but the specific details of the judgment, the proportion of liability, and the calculation of compensation should be based on the court's ruling. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains that if a person attacks another person with a knife or other means, resulting in death, criminal liability will be determined based on the subjective intent, the location and force of the attack, the actions before and after the conflict, and the causal relationship…

Social worker embezzles 12 million yuan from 5 elderly people: Criminal liability and damages explained by lawyer Li Yusheng.

News Headline: Social Worker Allegedly Embezzles NT$12 Million from 5 Elderly Residents; Hermes Bag Found in Home, Suspected of Corruption Media Source: TTV News Reporter: Li Ruoci News Link: News Summary: The news video, featuring allegations of embezzling NT$12 million from 5 elderly residents and the discovery of Hermes bags in their homes, reports on a social worker suspected of involvement in a major financial dispute while handling the assets of several elderly individuals, leading to an investigation for alleged corruption. The actual amount involved, the nature of the employment relationship, and the progress of the legal proceedings will depend on the indictment, judgment, and information from the competent authorities. Attorney Li Yusheng explains that if someone entrusted with managing the assets of the elderly misappropriates funds held or handled for their own use, they may be involved in charges such as embezzlement, misappropriation, fraud, or forgery. Whether such charges are established depends on…

Ruifang Junior High School Student Stabs High School Student with Scissors: Criminal Liability and Legal Focus in Cases of Assault Against Minors

News Headline: Junior High Student Allegedly Stabs Senior with Scissors! Media Source: Era News CH50 Reporters: Guo Ying, Pan Wenyu News Link: News Summary A student conflict and stabbing incident occurred in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. A 14-year-old junior high student surnamed Xu allegedly had an argument with a 17-year-old high school student surnamed Huang on a bus. After getting off the bus, they met again near a beverage shop. Xu allegedly obtained scissors from the vendor and stabbed Huang in the neck. Huang initially lost consciousness but recovered after emergency treatment and surgery, and remains under observation. News reports indicate that Xu did not flee the scene after committing the crime and surrendered to the police; the victim's family…

Guangyun Yuantai's trade secret case: How should the law judge the re-making of technical data before resignation and the mass resignation?

News Headline: Yuan Tai Accused of Stealing Trade Secrets from Guangyun Technology to Seize AI Liquid Cooling Opportunity Media Source: SET News Reporter: Fang Yuxiang News Link: The AI liquid cooling market is growing rapidly, but a trade secret dispute has erupted between Guangyun and Yuan Tai Technology over liquid cooling technology data. The real legal core of such cases is not just about employees leaving to compete with other companies, but rather what data the employee obtained, reproduced, or used before and after leaving, and whether the former company can prove that this data is protected by the Trade Secrets Act. In March 2026, Guangyun Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. and Yuan Tai Technology Co., Ltd. successively announced…

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

The case of conspiring to shoot and kill the boyfriend's wife has drawn public attention. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the legal responsibilities of instigators, shooting cases, and gun control.

Carrying a knife on the MRT causes panic; Taiwan Railways officer who cuts in line and kicks someone is sued | Attorney Li Yu-sheng explains knives and liability for assault.

A man carrying two knives on the MRT caused panic among passengers, while another Taiwan Railways official was sued for cutting in line and kicking someone. Attorney Li Yusheng explained the liability for knives, intimidation, and assault.