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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…

Zhongtian Daily Must-Read: Seeing Father Lying in a Pool of Blood and Refusing to Help… Cold-Hearted Children Claim They “Thought It Was Dragon Fruit Juice”; Lawyer Li Yusheng Explains the Obligation of Support and Rescue.

Is failing to help a father lying in a pool of blood merely a matter of family ethics? News Headline: Seeing Father Lying in a Pool of Blood and Failing to Help… Cold-Hearted Children Claim They “Thought It Was Dragon Fruit Juice” The legal focus of such cases is not just “filial piety,” but whether the children had a duty to protect their parents who were unable to save themselves, and whether they knew the danger but failed to take necessary rescue measures. News Summary: According to the headline, the incident involves children who saw their father lying in a pool of blood but failed to provide immediate assistance, later claiming they mistook the blood for dragon fruit juice. Since this summary is based solely on the headline, actual liability will depend on police investigations, medical records, the situation at the scene, and court findings. From a legal perspective, if the father was already injured and unable to save himself, and the children knew or could have known he was in danger…

AI-powered romance scams use male voices that transform into female voices to lure men into buying gifts. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the elements of aggravated fraud under criminal law and the criminal liability for AI-related scams.

AI Scam: Male Voice Transformed into Female Voice to Lure Men into Buying Gifts | FTV News Reporter Huang Enlin News Link: News Summary AI technology is being used by scam groups to create romantic scams. Starting with fake photos and identities, the scams have evolved to using voice-changing tools to transform male voices into female voices, leading victims to believe they are dating or having a romantic relationship with a woman. Then, the scammers use excuses such as birthdays, urgent needs, or expressing affection to trick victims into buying gifts or making payments. The key point of these cases is that the scammers don't just chat; they use fake identities and emotional rhetoric to trap victims…

Yu Shu-chen's portrayal of Luffy and the "AI post-production" of other characters in promotional videos have sparked controversy. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng explains the standards for determining copyright infringement.

Yu Shu-chen's Luffy cosplay and "AI-generated" other characters in promotional video spark controversy | FTV News reporter Wu Wen-yi News Link: News Summary Yu Shu-chen, the mayor of Ji'an Township, Hualien County, recently posted a video on social media promoting the Hualien County government's summer activities. In the video, she cosplayed Luffy from "One Piece" and used AI to create other characters. After the video was released, netizens questioned whether it involved copyright infringement of anime characters. In response, Yu Shu-chen stated that the video was taken down immediately and explained that the editor "didn't think that much about it." This type of incident reflects a common misunderstanding: as long as it is AI-generated and not a direct copy of the original…

A man went blind after eye surgery and questioned whether the doctor had performed the surgery on his behalf. Tri-Service General Hospital denies the blindness and questions the doctor's actions. What should be done? Attorney Li Yusheng analyzes key points of medical disputes and compensation claims.

Man Goes Blind After Eye Surgery, Suspects Doctor of "Substitute Surgery"; Tri-Service General Hospital Denies Allegations | FTV News Reporter Wu Wen-yi News Link: News Summary A man underwent eye surgery for vitreous hemorrhage in his left eye, but subsequently went blind. He questioned whether a different doctor performed the surgery, despite having consulted with a specific physician, raising suspicions of "substitute surgery." The hospital denied the allegations. The key to such medical disputes is usually not simply that a "bad outcome" necessarily constitutes medical negligence, but rather requires further clarification: whether risks were adequately disclosed before surgery, whether the surgical consent form was clear, and the actual surgeon…

TSMC's stock price surged past NT$2,535. Giving a child a gift card incurs taxes! How to use the tax-free allowance for gifts? Attorney Li Yusheng analyzes the annual NT$2.44 million gift and estate planning.

TSMC's stock price surged past NT$2,535. Giving a child a gift incurs taxation! TSMC's nanotechnology shareholders increased by 1.08 million annually. | SET News reporter Lin Chia-Chien. News Link: Article Summary Many parents, when making wealth planning, consider gifting their children cash, stocks, or real estate annually to facilitate asset transfer and reduce future inheritance tax and family disputes. According to publicly available data from the Ministry of Finance, the current gift tax exemption is NT$2.44 million per donor per year; meaning that if a father and mother each gift their own property to their children, they can, in principle, apply their respective annual tax exemptions. However, gift planning does not…

Another "Original T-shirt" plagiarism scandal! NET: Investigations were done for the graphic designers' convenience. NET: "Taiwan's Endemic Species Clothing" suspected of infringing on pangolin copyright; pangolin artist sues for unauthorized use. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the standards for determining copyright infringement.

Another "Original T-shirt" Plagiarism Scandal! NET: Investigation Was a Hasty Action by Graphic Designers. NET's "Taiwan Endemic Animal T-shirt" Suspected of Infringing on Pangolin Design; Pangolin Artist Accused of Unauthorized Use | SET News Reporter Nien Wan-hsuan News Link: News Summary According to media reports, conservation-themed cultural and creative brand WoWo pointed out that the pangolin image on NET's "Taiwan Endemic Animal T-shirt" is highly similar to its original design launched in 2022, and claims it was used without authorization. NET responded that the relevant image was created by its internal graphic designers during the design process "for convenience..."