Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Sun An-tso's Riverbank Test Sparks "Flames"; Taipei City Alerts Request District Prosecutors Office to Investigate; Heat Comparable to 500 Hair Dryers! Chemistry Teacher: Wrong Wind Direction Could Cause Disaster | Reporter Li Wen-yu, Zhan Wan-xuan News Link: Entertainer Sun An-tso is in the spotlight again! Claiming online to be his "latest invention for 2026," he tested it at a riverside park, but the process resulted in a massive burst of flames, turning him into a target! A chemistry teacher also pointed out that Sun An-tso's flamethrower uses kerosene, making it difficult to extinguish and potentially causing a fire. Furthermore, a lawyer stated that Sun An-tso's homemade flamethrower and subsequent testing may…

Arson Kills Neighbor! Man Dressed in Women Surrenders to Police, Sentenced to 8 Years in First Instance, Appeals | CTS News Reporter Sun Yuli News Link: In October 2024, a man surnamed Zeng, feeling down, set fire to the curtains in his rented apartment in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, with a lighter, causing a fire that killed one neighboring couple and seriously injured another. He later surrendered to the police station dressed in women's clothing and was sentenced to 8 years in prison in the first instance. Both the prosecution and defense appealed, as Zeng denied committing murder and argued that the first instance sentence was too harsh; the prosecution argued that he was also involved in attempted murder and that the first instance sentence was too lenient. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the defendant in this case is involved in…

The scandal at Guangze Clinic has escalated, with two managers detained and five construction workers released on bail. (Mirror News reporter Huang Lingxuan) News Link: The Guangze Clinic voyeurism case is far from over! Police launched a search on the 7th, taking two clinic managers into custody for investigation. Both were subsequently detained on the 9th due to their significant involvement. Even five construction workers were taken into custody for questioning on suspicion of assisting in dismantling equipment and destroying evidence. They were released on bail of NT$500,000 late on the 9th. Police do not rule out further searches. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if the managers are suspected of knowing about or ordering the actions, they will be charged with violating privacy and causing harm without cause…

The Aierli Self-Help Group, with 800 members, has exceeded its group limit, and complaints have surged by over 200. Aierli announces a "full refund" with no deduction for gifts and no handling fees. (Reported by Cao Wenning, CTi News) News Link: The well-known chain medical aesthetics group Aierli has been embroiled in a hidden camera scandal. Police and prosecutors are currently searching all branches across Taiwan and reviewing patient records to identify potential victims. However, during the investigation, it was discovered that a surveillance engineer surnamed Xie had received instructions from higher-ups to dismantle the surveillance mainframes in 10 branches in central and northern Taiwan…

The Aierli voyeurism scandal continues to escalate; equipment supplier admits to high-level orders to "destroy evidence" │ Mirror News reporter Zhang Jinghan News Link: The well-known chain medical aesthetics group Aierli has been embroiled in a voyeurism scandal. Police and prosecutors are currently searching all branches across Taiwan and reviewing patient records to identify potential victims. However, during the investigation, it was discovered that a surveillance engineer surnamed Xie had received prior instructions from higher-ups to dismantle and even format the mainframes of surveillance cameras in 10 branches in central and northern Taiwan, attempting to destroy evidence. Furthermore, it was found that minors were also filmed. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that consumers of medical aesthetics procedures…

Hidden Camera Scandals Erupt in Clinic Area; Health Bureau Raids Banqiao Branch of Airlie Group | TVBS News Reporter Guo Ying News Link: The Airlie Group has been embroiled in a hidden camera scandal. New Taipei City consumer protection officials and health bureau personnel raided the Banqiao branch to confirm refund matters. However, a former employee has come forward accusing the company of requiring employees to post reviews and delaying salary payments. Although the equipment manufacturer stated that installing surveillance cameras is illegal, legal experts analyze that to become a cooperating witness, one must be helpful to the case, but given the clear evidence of criminal activity, the chances are slim. Attorney Xu Wanwei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that a cooperating witness must assist…

Chang Shu-yuan, accused of murdering his wife and children for insurance fraud, remained silent throughout the 40 questions posed by the prosecutor and judge during his trial. This case, which has been continuously followed by the New Taipei District Court, saw a flurry of hearings last month. Chang Shu-yuan exercised his right to remain silent in the face of forty questions from the prosecutor and judge, marking a first in the history of public participation in trials. However, legal experts analyze that although he exercised his right to remain silent, the judge will still determine the sentence based on the relevant evidence, and may even consider his poor attitude after the crime, thus imposing a heavier sentence. Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the defendant is legally entitled to remain silent, the judge can still make decisions based on the existing evidence…

Is Ko Wen-je facing another case? The demolition of the Zhongxiao Bridge approach road is suspected of involving bribery; the Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating. | FTV News Reporter Huang Guocheng News Link: Ko Wen-je, the founding chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, was sentenced to 17 years in prison in the first instance for corruption; there may be more unexploded bombs to come. Last week, the Agency Against Corruption summoned witnesses to investigate the Ko government's "Zhongxiao Bridge approach road demolition project." The witnesses' petitions have now been released, directly pointing out that the construction methods did not match the tender specifications. The safer but more expensive "cutting method" was changed to a cheaper but dangerous "breaking method," reducing the project cost from NT$310 million to less than NT$30 million. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is also investigating this case. Fuda Law Firm…

Wrongfully convicted for 30 years! Su Yaohui acquitted in retrial for attempted murder | TTV News reporter Li Ruoci News link: Nearly 30 years ago, a murder occurred on Qingyun Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Two suspects, armed with machetes, severely injured a couple surnamed Zhan. Based on a color photograph provided by the police, the couple identified Su Yaohui, the man wearing a full-face helmet, as the perpetrator. He was sentenced to eight years in prison in a second trial for attempted murder. Su Yaohui maintained his innocence and spent 25 years on the run, appealing his case. The Supreme Court twice overturned the original verdict. Nearly 30 years later, the High Court today (the 29th) ruled that there was insufficient evidence and acquitted him, clearing his name…

Taipei Main Station Shopping Mall Changes Hands! Breeze Loses to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi by a Mere 1 Point, Raising Questions | CTS News Reporter Wu Renyu News Link: The highly anticipated bidding results for the Taipei Main Station Shopping Mall's operating rights have been announced. Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) announced Shin Kong Mitsukoshi as the top priority applicant. However, the current operator, Breeze, has raised objections, questioning flaws in the selection process and review mechanism. These include allegations that outsiders learned of the winner before the TRA's official announcement, and that review committee members with engineering backgrounds did not attend the selection meeting. The TRA has not yet responded. Attorney Li Xin of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case involves the crime of leaking secrets under the Criminal Code and Article 34 of the Government Procurement Act…

Yunyun Technology's CEO, Zeng Zhixin, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. He displayed a sinister smile, and his family wept in court. (Reported by Wang Zhongjun and Huang Tianyou, One TV News and Era News) Link: Zeng Zhixin, head of Yunyun Technology, repeatedly argued with his chief technology officer, surnamed Liang, over differing business philosophies. Last March, he fatally stabbed Liang, leading to indictment by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office and trial at the National Judges Court. This afternoon (30th), he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and deprived of his civil rights for life. However, this outcome was unacceptable to his family, who wept in court. Zeng Zhixin attended the sentencing hearing at the Taipei District Court this afternoon. During the trial, he frequently played the victim card, saying he knew he was guilty…

Outrageous! A man on the Taipei Metro stared at women around him, then approached her, making disgusting "hehehe" sounds. Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei explains the definition of sexual harassment and related legal responsibilities. | FTV News reporters Li Yu-han and Tsai Cheng-han. News Link: Taipei Report. A woman was taking the MRT home from work when she noticed a man across from her constantly staring at the women around her, eventually looking at her and approaching her, even making disgusting "hehehe" sounds. Terrified, she quickly ran away and reported it to station staff. It was later discovered that the man was a notorious repeat harasser on the MRT, having been filmed multiple times for sexual harassment…