Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

AI-Generated Video "Fake Lawyer Teaches You How to Recover Money" Actually "Still Scamming" | TTV News Link: A scam group has come up with a new trick, stealing photos of well-known lawyers and using AI to generate videos to mislead people into believing that they can recover their money by hiring a lawyer instead of reporting the scam to the police. This causes victims to be scammed a second time. Some netizens believed it and left messages asking about the fees. The lawyer impersonated, Li Yusheng, also responded, stating that stealing someone else's photo violates portrait rights, and using AI technology to commit fraud may also constitute aggravated fraud. Line online consultation phone number legal consultation Fidelity Law Firm Line: https:…

Golden Disc Awards Ceremony Sparks Outrage as Attendees Bring Large Cameras to Film, Security "Suppresses and Removes People," Potentially Violating Laws | One TV News Reporter Chien Pin-chieh News Link: The annual Golden Disc Awards ceremony in South Korea concluded smoothly yesterday (10th), but disturbances continued to erupt in the audience. It turned out that some attendees violated the organizers' rules by bringing photography equipment into the venue to film. They were suppressed by security, their cameras were confiscated, and they were removed from the venue, creating a very heated scene. The organizers implemented this rule not only to protect copyright but also because professional telephoto lenses can produce high-quality images. To prevent fans from reproducing and selling or engaging in commercial activities after filming, it was stipulated that only mobile phones were allowed for filming. However…

Real estate agent suspected of colluding with community security personnel to sell personal data; 200 million records found hidden on novice mobile phone | Era News reporter Lin Yiwen News link: Another personal data leak has occurred in the Taipei and New Taipei City real estate industry. A real estate agent surnamed Lin is suspected of colluding with community security personnel to illegally collect and sell a large amount of people's personal data for profit. Yesterday (8th), the prosecutors launched a search operation and summoned the real estate agent surnamed Lin and three related personnel for questioning. However, the real estate agent surnamed Lin could not explain the source of the personal data and the identity of the buyers, and also deleted files. The prosecutors believed that he was at risk of colluding with and destroying evidence, and arrested him in court and applied to the court for detention and prohibition of visits. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm said that real estate agents...

The final chapter of the Core Pacific City debate! Ko Wen-je again claims "I knew nothing" │ Mirror News reporters Chang Ching-han and Hu Ke-chiang News Link: The Taipei District Court's trial of the Core Pacific City case has entered its final stage. Today (December 24th) is also the last time that Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je will defend himself in court. He reiterated that he knew nothing about the Core Pacific City case. Meanwhile, Ying Hsiao-wei, at a point of emotional distress, broke down in tears and even suggested that the judge use a guillotine to behead prosecutor Lin Chun-yen. Lawyer Liu Yi-ling of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the judge will consider the substantive evidence when determining whether Ko Wen-je committed a crime during the proceedings. In…

Shareholder Dispute? Targeting the Boss? Attacks on 10 Branches Reveal a Feud│Mirror News Reporter Huang Yuting News Link: Continuing to follow this outrageous prank on the sesame oil chicken chain, after arresting three suspects, police discovered that they claimed not to know each other and their statements differed, yet they were able to intimidate 10 branches at the same time using the same methods, suggesting premeditation. Employees of Zhuangjiaban Sesame Oil Chicken privately revealed that the boss might have had a dispute with someone, leading to retaliation. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that preliminary understanding indicates the substance added by the suspects is edible, and the suspects may be trying to use this to justify…

A drug-impaired police officer killed in a fatal accident was sentenced to 18.5 years in prison in the first instance, but the case was remanded to the New Taipei District Court for retrial. (CTS News reporter Tsai Chih-min) News Link: Last July, a heartbreaking car accident occurred in Sanchong District, New Taipei City! A police car on duty was struck at high speed by a drug-impaired driver, resulting in the death of 27-year-old police officer Huang Wei-chen. The New Taipei District Court sentenced the suspect, Huang Kuo-wei, to 18.5 years in prison in the first instance. On the 30th, the High Court announced its second-instance verdict, finding that the first-instance National Judges Court had made a procedural error by using the term "two aggravated offenses" in its evaluation. The original verdict was overturned and the case was remanded for retrial, marking the first such case since the implementation of the National Judges Act. The lawyer representing Huang Wei-chen's family expressed surprise at the outcome and stated that they would discuss the next steps with the family…

A man in a suit yelled and forced a pregnant woman to give up her seat! A woman stormed into a hotel VIP lounge, claiming to be the boss! | CTV News reporters Chen Guanyu and Liao Yujie News Link: Yesterday afternoon (29th) on the Taipei Metro Wenhu Line, a man suddenly yelled and forced a pregnant woman to give up her priority seat, startling surrounding passengers. Fortunately, security guards immediately removed him from the train after the stop. Separately, at the Taipei Sheraton Hotel, a woman stormed into the 17th-floor VIP lounge. When police arrived, she claimed to be the general manager and caused a disturbance. Lawyer Xu Wanwei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the Social Order Maintenance Act...

KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien presented a model gun to Legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh at a veterans' appreciation dinner in Tainan. Chi even mimed loading the magazine and pulling the slide to chamber a round, claiming the "mascot" was made by a Marine Corps factory. He further challenged Hsieh to "fire a shot," sparking discussion. Hsieh clarified twice, stating that "giving a gun is firstly a way to start a campaign, secondly to combat corruption and collusion between officials and businesses, and thirdly to maintain public order and protect the city's safety," urging people not to make a fuss. Regarding the source of the model gun, Chi responded that it was a commemorative gun produced by a Marine Corps company. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated…

Kao Hung-an temporarily cleared! The cases of Yen Kuan-heng, Lin Tai-hua, and Lin Yi-chin allegedly defrauding assistants remain unresolved | ETtoday News reporters Liao Wei-hong and Huang Hao-che. News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: https://…

A man who posted threatening remarks on Facebook, claiming that not enough people had died, turned out to be an EMBA graduate and business owner suspected of intimidation. He has been arrested and indicted. Following the random killing case, a copycat effect has emerged, with 94 intimidation cases reported across Taiwan. | Sanlih News reporters Yu Tao and Chien Han-ming. News link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator's public threatening remarks on Facebook were sufficient to cause panic among those who saw the post. The perpetrator is suspected of committing the crime of intimidating the public, which carries a sentence of up to two years imprisonment. Due to the relatively clear evidence and the sensitive timing, the prosecution swiftly indicted him to deter such illegal acts of intimidation through proactive investigation. …

A special assistant of the Prince Group was questioned for the second time for allegedly handling financial transactions and was granted bail of NT$500,000. CTS News reporter Tsai Chi-min. News Link: The investigation into the Prince Group's alleged money laundering case has made new progress. Prosecutors have apparently discovered that senior executive Li Tien moved valuable antique paintings and calligraphy from his luxury residence in the Xinyi District to Xindian for safekeeping. A special assistant surnamed Liu is suspected of handling related financial transactions and was questioned again yesterday (24th). After questioning, her bail was increased to NT$500,000. Compared to her previous visit to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office where she made no attempt to conceal her activities and even smiled broadly upon leaving, this time she was much more discreet. There are also reports that she broke down in tears in court, admitting to feeling immense pressure. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that criminal groups usually have internal…

Taiwan Glass President Lin Po-shih Indicted by Shilin District Prosecutors Office for Alleged NT$1 Billion Sham Share Transfer │ Mirror News Reporters Chang Ching-han and Hu Ke-chiang News Link: Taiwan Glass Group President Lin Po-shih is suspected of using fraudulent share transfers to evade the enforcement of judgments against the shares of his subsidiaries. Following a complaint from company shareholders, the Shilin District Prosecutors Office investigated and indicted him yesterday (17th) for the crime of making false business registrations. Lawyer Liu Yi-ling of Fidelity Law Firm stated that to avoid the enforcement of judgments against his company shares, Lin created false documents and transferred shares to his family through fraudulent transactions, thus committing the crime of forgery and making false business registrations…