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Movie scalpers exploit credit card discount loopholes to buy low and sell high, making a monthly profit of NT$36,000. Scalpers profit from the price difference by using credit cards to sell tickets, leaving people feeling cheated. | Sanli News reporters Bao Xiuwei and Huang Zhengjie. News link: Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator in this case did not intend to see the movie himself, but instead purchased low-priced movie tickets with the intention of reselling them to others for profit. This may constitute scalping, a violation of the Social Order Maintenance Act and punishable by residence or a fine of up to NT$18,000. If the perpetrator resells the tickets for a price exceeding the face value, the Cultural and Creative Industry Development Act prohibits the sale of scalped tickets.

A guest's room was intruded and "harassed," and the hotel is passively protesting the allegations. │TVBS News Reporter Guo Ying News Link: The hotel has refuted the allegations, clarifying that they are actively investigating the cause of the incident. They also emphasized that there is no problem with the room access control, and that such a situation has not occurred in 14 years of operation. It is speculated that the door may have been improperly closed, and they will further investigate the cause. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that since this crime occurred in Taiwan, regardless of whether the suspect or victim is a foreigner, Taiwan's judicial system has jurisdiction and can investigate and prosecute the case. If a crime is indeed committed, criminal liability will not be affected simply because it is local...

The penalty for impersonation is even harsher, and the juvenile driver may be ordered to receive "protective measures." │TVBS News Reporter Guo Ying News Link: Continuing to follow up on this incident, the juvenile friend received a 30-day detention sentence for impersonation. The juvenile driver, in addition to receiving a ticket for driving without a license, must also bear liability for negligent injury. However, his sentence may be reduced due to his status as a minor. In practice, police stated that if they discover inconsistencies in the driver's account or someone accuses them of impersonation, they will review surveillance footage and even seek forensic assistance. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator's impersonation with the intent to help someone else escape punishment constitutes a criminal offense...

Gold prices soar! An air-conditioning store was burglarized, and gold ornaments on the altar disappeared, resulting in a loss of NT$50,000. | FTV News reporter Ma Shengjie News link: With soaring gold prices, it's become a popular target for thieves! An air-conditioning store in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, was recently burglarized! The thieves didn't steal the air conditioners, but the gold. The thieves took the gold medallions from the altar. The store owner checked the security cameras and discovered that the thief had entered the store while the thief was out. Police have identified the man and are demanding he appear to answer questions. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if a victim believes a theft occurred and their gold was stolen, they should provide evidence to prove that they were...

A "finance man" ran over a cyclist's left foot and fled in the chaos, allegedly a hit-and-run. [Sanli News reporters Wang Yiqi and Liao Yiyang] News link: Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator in this case was guilty of hit-and-run, with a statutory sentence of at least six months but no more than five years. Because the perpetrator confessed to the crime and reached a settlement with the victim, the judge imposed a minimum sentence of six months in prison, commuted to a fine, and suspended sentence. Conversely, in other hit-and-run cases, if the perpetrator fails to reach a settlement with the victim, denies the crime, and causes serious harm to the victim, he could still face a maximum sentence of five years...

Taipei Metro Clash! Passenger in Crossdress Kicks Woman in Priority Seat, "Unhappy with Being Forced to Give Up Her Seat" | FTV News Reporter Ma Shengjie News Link: A heated scene erupted on the MRT train! Priority seats have been renamed, and there's no requirement to give up seats. A younger passenger in the priority seat was repeatedly pushed by a white-haired woman using her bag, forcing her to give up her seat! The young passenger stood up and kicked the woman away! Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that in this case, the elderly woman initially struck the seated passenger twice with the bag. If the passenger's retaliatory actions were intended to avoid unlawful assault, legally, this could constitute self-defense...

In the Jinghuacheng case, Shen Qingjing testified in court, alleging a third person solicited bribes and was familiar with Lin Chin-jung. │FTV News reporter Huang Guocheng News link: The Taipei District Court continues its trial of former People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je in the Jinghuacheng case. Today, in addition to summoning Ko Wen-je, Ying Hsiao-wei, and Ying Hsiao-wei's assistant Wu Shun-min, defendant Shen Qingjing also appeared as a witness. Shen Qingjing maintained that he was merely complaining, not making a complaint. He also revealed in court that a third person solicited bribes and was familiar with Lin Chin-jung. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Shen Qingjing stated during the court hearing that Lin Chin-jung had blocked the Jinghuacheng case, and therefore did not report it...

A suspect was arrested in front of a popular Shezi Island porridge shop, with his car filled with drug-laced coffee packets. │TVBS News reporters Guo Ying, Yan Shengfen, and Yu Xinhan News link: Late at night, police officers arrived to apprehend a suspect in front of a popular mushroom and pork porridge shop on Shezi Island in Taipei City. He was stopped for riding an erratic bicycle. When officers discovered a large number of drug-laced coffee packets hidden inside his car, he attempted to flee and even choked the officers. After being handcuffed and arrested, he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if a suspect personally administered a Class II drug, the penalty is up to three years in prison. However, if the suspect sold or possessed a Class II drug with intent to sell, the penalty could be life imprisonment or...

News and Video Source: Case Background and Legal Disputes - Unprecedented! The main suspect in a money laundering case requests the summoning of 720 witnesses, and the court approves. | FTV News Reporter Huang Guocheng. Taiwan's largest cryptocurrency exchange, "CoinThink Technology," is involved in money laundering of NT$2.3 billion. Including the main suspect, Shih Chi-jen, 14 people have been indicted. The main suspect's defense lawyer questioned the admissibility of police interrogation records from victims as evidence and, unprecedentedly, requested 1,544 victims to testify in court. The court filtered half of them, ultimately approving the appearance of 720 witnesses. The trial is scheduled for nine days from January to April next year, with 80 witnesses appearing in court each time. Fidelity Law Firm…

A man in Yonghe, New Taipei City, was answering a phone call outside a pet store when his beloved dog followed him outside. Within minutes, the furry companion was taken away by a stranger. Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect, who claimed she took the dog home after mistaking it for a stray. She was subsequently charged with theft. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if it's objectively clear that an unleashed puppy has an owner, but the owner still takes it, it constitutes theft under the criminal law. If the perpetrator claims they mistook it for a stray...

Huang Kuo-chang was accused of "hiring paparazzi to follow and monitor political opponents," and that following political opponents "is not protected by press freedom." Lawyers: Up to five years in prison. | Sanli News reporters You Tao and Wu Jiecheng. News link: Fidelity Law Firm attorney Li Yusheng stated that, based on the Constitution's guarantee of press freedom, the media has a need to interview and report the truth, but they are prohibited from intruding on or disturbing others' privacy without reason, as doing so would exceed the boundaries of press freedom. Hiring paparazzi to follow political opponents is clearly motivated by personal gain, exceeding the boundaries of press freedom and potentially infringing on the law.