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Can a driver take a passenger directly to the police station if the passenger refuses to pay the taxi fare? What happens if you assault a police officer? Attorney Li Yusheng explains obstruction of official duties, assault, and fare disputes.

News Headline: Passenger Refuses to Pay Taxi Fare! Assaults Officer and Injures Police Officer at Police Station Media Source: TVBS News Reporter: Jiang Yunman News Link: According to news reports, a passenger allegedly refused to pay the fare after taking a taxi. The driver took the passenger to the police station, where the passenger subsequently attacked police officers and caused injuries. Such incidents may involve fare payment, fraud, obstruction of official duties, and assault liability, and cannot be treated as simple consumer disputes. News Summary: According to TVBS News, an incident occurred in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, where a passenger refused to pay a taxi fare. The driver took the passenger to the police station, but the passenger lost control at the scene…

Can you still drive under the influence if you drink alcohol that's been left overnight? Attorney Li Yusheng explains the dangers of exceeding the legal limit, public danger, the differences between criminal and military law, and the responsibilities of military personnel driving under the influence.

News Headline: Woman Caught Driving Under the Influence! Turns Out to Be a Military Personnel; Claims She Had Drunk the Day Before. Media Source: ETtoday News Reporter: Yang Xinyi News Link: According to news reports, a woman was stopped by police for a traffic violation and subsequently tested positive for suspected drunk driving. She was also identified as a member of the military. The driver claimed she had been drinking the day before driving. For the general public, the most important legal concept in such cases is: sleeping on the bus does not necessarily mean you are not driving under the influence; the key is the blood alcohol concentration at the time of driving and whether it reached a level that would render you unable to drive safely. News Summary: According to news reports, the driver was stopped by police for a traffic violation and, after a breathalyzer test, was suspected of exceeding…

How to seek compensation for fraudulent charges in cultural festival sponsorship? Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the criteria for determining whether sponsorship fraud constitutes fraud and the legal actions vendors can take.

News Headline: Cultural Festival Allegedly Involved in Scam to Attract Vendors Under Claim of "International Team Performances" Media Source: TTV News Reporter: Li Ruoci News Link: According to news reports, some businesses are suspected of recruiting vendors under the guise of cultural festivals and markets, claiming in their project details that there would be performances by international teams. This has subsequently sparked controversy surrounding a potential scam. For vendors, the key issue in such cases is whether the organizers used false information to mislead them into believing in the scale of the event, the performance content, or the terms of cooperation, thereby causing them to pay rent, booth fees, or other charges. News Summary: According to news reports, during the recruitment process for cultural festival activities, it is suspected that some businesses used misleading information such as "international team performances" to attract vendors…

Million-dollar bail! Bloodstains on right temple? Sun An-tso: It's just a birthmark. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains related criminal proceedings such as bail and detention.

News Headline: Million-Dollar Bail! Bloodstains on Right Temple? Sun An-tso: Just a Birthmark - FTV News Media Source: FTV News Reporter: Hung Chiao-hsuan News Link: According to news reports, Sun An-tso appeared after being released on bail of one million NT dollars. Media focused on whether there were bloodstains on his right temple, to which he responded that it was just a birthmark. For the general public, the real legal point worth understanding in this type of news is not the physical details, but what "bail" means in criminal proceedings. News Summary: According to news reports, after being released on bail, Sun An-tso walked out of the courthouse. Media at the scene asked him whether the mark on his right temple was blood. He…

Mao Junshen was convicted of 544 crimes, including sexually assaulting and secretly filming 40 children. Why is it unlikely his 30-year sentence will be increased further? Lawyer Li Yusheng explains relevant provisions of the Child and Youth Law and the maximum penalty for multiple offenses.

News Headline: Mao Junshen Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Assault and Secret Filming of 40 Children, 544 Charges, but Higher Sentence Unlikely Media Source: Era News, Next TV News Reporter: Guo Ying News Link: According to news reports, Mao Junshen is involved in cases of child sexual assault, molestation, and secret filming, with the court finding him guilty of hundreds of crimes. The biggest concern is why, given the large number of charges, his actual sentence may still be capped at 30 years. This involves the system of concurrent sentencing under criminal law, as well as the arrangements for subsequent criminal, civil, and protection procedures for the victim's family. News Summary: According to news reports, Mao Junshen is involved in sexual assault and molestation of multiple children…

How to seek compensation for AI-generated voice-changing romance scams? Legal liabilities for credit card gift-giving and high-consumption traps. Lawyer Xu Wanwei explains the elements of aggravated fraud under criminal law and the criminal liability for AI-generated scams.

How to seek compensation for AI voice-changing romance scams? Legal responsibility for credit card swiping, gift-giving, and high-consumption traps. News headline: "AI voice-changing romance scam room" - a one-stop shop for high-consumption fraud. Media source: TTV News. Reporter: Wang Hualin. News link: With the combination of AI voice changing, dating apps, fake romances, and high-consumption scams, fraud is no longer just about "being deceived emotionally." According to news reports, fraud groups are suspected of using AI voice changing to create female personas, then guiding victims to swipe their credit cards, buy gifts, or engage in high-consumption activities. If people pay money or property as a result, it may involve criminal fraud and may also lead to civil claims. New…

A convenience store clerk was accused of embezzlement for forgetting to pay for his coffee. The case was initially ruled embezzlement, but the appeals court overturned the initial verdict and acquitted him. Lawyer Li Yusheng analyzes the controversy surrounding embezzlement and overtime work.

A convenience store clerk was acquitted after forgetting to pay for coffee she made. News Headline: Exposing the Sweatshop Life! Female clerk who worked 18 consecutive night shifts was acquitted after forgetting to pay for coffee she made. Media Source: SET News Reporters: Yu Tao, Chien Han-ming News Link: Forgetting to pay is not necessarily embezzlement. The most important aspects of criminal cases are proving "intention" and "unlawful intent." If it's just fatigue, being busy, or negligence, it usually falls under labor management and civil liability. News Summary: According to news reports, a female convenience store clerk worked 18 consecutive night shifts and was acquitted after…

The lawsuit involving the "Crowd-Level" channel has resumed. Attorney Li Yusheng analyzes the issues surrounding isolated questioning, channel permissions, and revenue disputes. Attorney Li Yusheng explains the relevant litigation procedures for isolated questioning of witnesses.

"Massive" YouTube Channel Re-opens with Isolated Questioning: How to View the Dispute Over Rights and Revenue? News Headline: "Massive" YouTube Channel Re-opens with Isolated Questioning; Chia-Ning Caught Singing Outside Court Media Source: FTV News Reporter: Huang En-Lin News Link: Self-media channels are not just accounts; they may also involve trademarks, revenue, company equity, contracts, cash flow, and intellectual property. When a former partnership breaks down, what the court really wants to see is not who behaves in front of the camera, but who can provide evidence to prove the ownership of rights and cash flow. News Summary: According to news reports, influencer Andy accused himself…

Exclusive: Bartender Riding a YouBike While Drunk; Police: It's an "Electric Bike"! Lawyer Li Yusheng Explains Traffic Regulations and Criminal Code Provisions Regarding Drunk Driving.

Will driving under the influence on a YouBike (electric assisted bicycle) constitute a criminal offense? News Headline: Exclusive》Bartender Drunk on YouBike, Police: It's an "Electric Assisted Bicycle"! Involves Criminal Law Media Source: ETtoday News Reporter: Yang Xinyi News Link: Riding a bicycle after drinking doesn't mean you're completely free of legal responsibility; if you're riding an electric assisted bicycle or other powered vehicle, and your blood alcohol level reaches a certain standard, it may not just be a traffic fine, but may also fall under the scope of the criminal law for endangering public safety. News Summary According to news reports, a bartender was stopped by police while riding a YouBike after drinking. Police believe that…

Can a hotel fine of 5,000 yuan for smoking be paid directly by credit card? Legal issues surrounding automatic deductions and card number privacy. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains whether hotels have the right to retain guests' credit card information.

Can a hotel fine NT$5,000 for smoking be directly charged to a credit card? Legal issues surrounding automatic deductions and card number privacy. News headline: NT$5,000 fine for smoking, "directly charged to credit card"? Customers complain that four-star hotel misuses "card number privacy" for automatic deductions. Media source: ETtoday News Reporter: Wang Qinghua News link: It is not necessarily illegal for hotels to charge guests cleaning fees or penalties for smoking in their rooms; however, if they are not clearly informed beforehand, do not obtain authorization for the deduction, or cannot provide proof of violation and damage, consumers may have the opportunity to dispute this credit card deduction. News summary: According to news reports, some guests checked into four-star hotels and were directly charged by the hotel for smoking in their rooms…

Triple family annihilation case: "Death sentence still handed down on appeal!" Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the criteria for a national judge to impose the death penalty and whether an appeal could overturn the death sentence.

The second trial in the Sanchong family annihilation case still handed down a death sentence: How should we view the death sentence, appeals, and the rights of the victims' families? News Headline: The second trial in the Sanchong family annihilation case still handed down a death sentence! Appeal rejected. Media Source: Mirror News Reporter: Huang Lingxuan News Link: The second trial in this major criminal case upheld the death sentence. Public attention is focused not only on the verdict, but also on how the court determined the sentence, whether the defendant can appeal, and how the victims' families can protect their rights in criminal proceedings and civil claims. News Summary: According to news reports, the second trial in the Sanchong family annihilation case in New Taipei City handed down a death sentence to the defendant, Zhang Hongyi, for murdering his wife, mother-in-law, and young stepson…

Legal Aid Budget Controversy: Why Does the Suspect Have a Lawyer, Yet the Victim's Family Feel It's a Second Violation? Attorney Hsu Wan-wei Explains the Budget and Utilization of Legal Aid Foundations.

Legal Aid Budget Controversy: Why Does the Suspect Have a Lawyer, Yet the Victim's Family Feels It's a Second Harm? News Headline: Legal Aid's NT$1.5 Billion Budget "80% for Accomplices," Victim's Family Tearfully Accuses of Second Harm Media Source: CTi News Reporter: Gu Binghan News Link: The purpose of the legal aid system is to enable those without means or who are disadvantaged to obtain necessary legal assistance; however, when victims' families feel that resources are mostly flowing to criminal defendants, how the system can simultaneously protect the right to defense and the rights of victims becomes a problem that society must face. News Summary: According to news reports, the use of the legal aid foundation's budget has sparked controversy, with victims' families questioning the excessive use of funds…