Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

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Chung Man-chi was cheated in stock trading; Nangang Deputy Director suspected of assisting in personal data investigation and debt collection; Attorney Hsu Wan-wei explains the responsibilities of civil servants who violate regulations, even accept bribes, and are involved in corruption offenses.

Chung Wen-chih, a stock market tycoon, was double-crossed; Nangang Deputy Police Chief suspected of assisting in personal data collection for debt recovery | Mirror News reporter Gong Pin-rou. News Link: The case of "Abalone Tycoon" Chung Wen-chih, who absconded after being released on bail, has an additional side to the case! Dissatisfied with being double-crossed after entrusting a friend with stock investments, he colluded with Huang Tzu-hsiang, a police officer at the Nangang Precinct, to investigate his personal data for debt recovery. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office conducted a search and questioning yesterday (5th). After questioning, they determined that Huang Tzu-hsiang was a major suspect and warranted detention, and applied to the court for his detention and incommunicado confinement. Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that police officers using their positions to assist in obtaining and collecting citizens' personal information may constitute a crime of data breach…

National Taiwan University top student Lin Ruixiang was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a US court for selling drugs online. Attorney Li Yusheng explains the criminal liability for online drug trafficking and the scope of Taiwan's criminal jurisdiction.

National Taiwan University top student Lin Ruixiang was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a US court for operating a dark web platform for drug trafficking. He was arrested in the US in 2024 and has now been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a federal court. During the trial, he pleaded guilty in court and wrote a letter to the judge pleading for leniency, but the judge stated during sentencing that this was the most serious drug crime he had committed in his 27-year judicial career! Lin Ruixiang is also wanted by Taiwanese prosecutors and investigators. His NT$60 million mansion in Tianmu and money transferred to his family have been seized. Even after serving his sentence in the US, he will still be in middle age…

A food delivery driver broke into a female tenant's apartment and ransacked her shoe cabinet, terrifying her as she checked the security camera footage. The delivery driver has been suspended, and the e-commerce company has apologized and offered compensation. Does this constitute trespassing and theft?

A delivery driver broke into a shared apartment and ransacked the shoe cabinet; the female tenant was terrified after checking the security camera footage! The delivery driver has been suspended; the e-commerce company has apologized and offered compensation. (Reported by Yu Tao, Zhang Haoyi, and Li Shengfeng of Sanlih News) Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if the hallway of the shared apartment has a locked door, the delivery driver's unauthorized entry could raise suspicions of trespassing. Furthermore, if the delivery driver was not simply looking for a place to store goods but searching for valuables, there could be suspicions of theft. If a crime is ultimately committed, it could constitute attempted aggravated trespassing, with a statutory penalty of six months to five months…

Sentenced to 5 years for alleged favoritism? How did Fidelity's legal team help a public official secure a "non-prosecution" sanction? (Real case analysis)

Last Updated: November 5, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Lead Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: That Subpoena almost ruined his 20-year public service career. "Attorney, I really didn't take any money. I just wanted to finish the project quickly..." This was the first thing Section Chief Zhang (pseudonym) said to us, trembling, when he first came to Fidelity Law Firm. Section Chief Zhang is a senior civil servant who has served in the public works sector for over 20 years. Worried that the project would be delayed due to the typhoon season and cause flooding, he verbally agreed to the contractor changing the construction methods without completing the design change procedure. Although the project was completed on schedule, the contractor saved some costs, and Section Chief Zhang was subsequently investigated…

Procurement work leading to jail time? Three major pitfalls of the "Government Procurement Law" that could inadvertently constitute "profiteering"! A legal self-protection guide for civil servants.

Last Updated: November 1, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Focusing Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: The Dilemma of Procurement Personnel: Doing Well is Duty, Making Mistakes is "Profiteering"? In the civil service, procurement positions are often considered "high-risk, dead-end jobs." Procurement personnel not only need to be familiar with the complex "Government Procurement Law," but also have to face pressure from suppliers and demands from superiors. Most frighteningly, a careless procedural flaw might not just result in administrative penalties, but could directly escalate to "profiteering" under the "Anti-Corruption Act." Many civil servants summoned by prosecutors often cry foul: "I didn't take a single penny from the supplier; I was just trying to meet deadlines!" But Fidelity Law Firm must solemnly remind everyone: profiteering does not require receiving money as a prerequisite. Only…

Did a civil servant inadvertently commit "profiteering"? Was it administrative negligence or corruption? A lawyer teaches you three golden steps to survive before prosecutorial interrogation.

Last Updated: October 31, 2025 | Author: Attorney Li Yusheng (Lead Attorney at Fidelity Law Firm / Guest Legal Commentator for Political Talk Shows) Foreword: A Civil Servant's Nightmare: Just a Moment of Negligence or a Crime? In the civil service, many conscientious and responsible civil servants often face a fear: despite not accepting any bribes or favors, simply acting to facilitate the public, or due to negligence in administrative procedures, they suddenly receive a summons from the investigation authorities, accused of "profiteering" under the Anti-Corruption Act. If you or your relatives are facing questioning by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) or the Investigation Bureau, please remain calm. "Convenience for the public" and "profiteering" are often separated by a thin line, and defining this line is the core of legal debate. This article will be written by a professional corruption lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm…

No time to dodge! Woman in Taoyuan dies while taking out the trash… Family breaks down in tears upon seeing her body. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the legal elements and court rulings regarding whether driving constitutes negligent homicide.

No Time to Dodge! Taoyuan Woman Dies While Taking Out the Garbage… Family Members Break Down in Tears Upon Seeing Her Body | Next TV News, Era News Reporter Yang Ya-zhu News Link: At around 6 PM yesterday (23rd) in Guishan, Taoyuan, a fatal collision occurred involving a recycling truck, resulting in injuries to seven people. Among them, a 78-year-old woman surnamed Qiu died from her injuries after being rushed to the hospital. The woman's family members rushed to the Taoyuan Funeral Home that evening for an autopsy, and the atmosphere at the scene was somber. As for the 52-year-old driver surnamed Wu, he is still receiving treatment in the hospital and has not yet regained consciousness. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that whether the driver will bear criminal responsibility depends mainly on whether he had foreseen his death…

A Taipei Metro thug was caught taking upskirt photos of attractive women; his phone was found to contain over 600 private photos. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the provisions and penalties of the Criminal Code regarding invasion of privacy.

Taipei MRT Pervert Caught Taking Upskirt Photos of Women; Phone Contains Over 600 Private Photos | Next TV News, Era News Reporters Lin Minjing and Chen Ruixiang News Link: A pervert was caught taking upskirt photos at Taipei's Zhongshan MRT station around 4 PM yesterday (11th). A 31-year-old man surnamed Du is suspected of hiding his phone in his bag and taking upskirt photos of women. He was discovered by the victim's boyfriend and immediately stopped. The suspect hurriedly fled towards Eslite Bookstore, but was stopped by police officers on patrol. Police investigation revealed that the suspect had been loitering in the vicinity before committing the crime, and his phone contained over 600 private photos of other women. He was caught stealing...

Taipei Metro in a panic! Passenger rushes through turnstile without swiping card, brandishes notice board as a threat! Another disturbance on the Taipei Metro; station staff intervene, thankfully no one injured. (This is in accordance with the Social Order Maintenance Act and the crime of intimidation.)

Taipei Metro Horror! Passenger rushes through turnstile without swiping card, brandishes notice board as if to scare people! Another disturbance on the Taipei Metro; station staff intervene, thankfully no one injured | Sanlih News reporters Wang Yi-chi and Gu Yuan-song. News Link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that the perpetrator's act of brandishing an object as if to smash people constitutes disturbing the public in a public place. According to the Social Order Maintenance Act, this is punishable by up to 3 days of detention or a fine of up to NT$30,000. If it frightens those around, it may also constitute the crime of intimidation and endangering safety under the Criminal Code, punishable by up to two years of imprisonment, detention, or a fine of up to NT$9,000, although it may not reach the threshold for…

A 4200 yuan coat was borrowed! The saleswoman was stunned and revealed a "please return" note. A woman "borrowed" a coat from a department store and returned it the next day. Lawyer: This could constitute theft. Lawyer Li Xin explains.

A NT$4200 coat was borrowed! The saleswoman was stunned and revealed a "return note of goodwill." A woman "borrowed" a coat from a department store and returned it the next day. Lawyer: This could constitute theft. | Sanlih News News Link: Lawyer Li Xin from Fuda Law Firm stated that the person in this case took the store's clothing without permission, constituting the objective act of theft. Although she returned the clothes the next day with a note stating it was only a temporary loan, the clothing tags had already been removed, preventing the store from reselling it. Therefore, the person's subsequent remedial actions will not affect the established crime of theft. …

AI-generated video "Fake Lawyer Teaches Money Recovery" - Actually "Still Scamming" Lawyer Li Yusheng explains cases of fake lawyers committing fraud and how the public can prevent it.

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 Records Allegedly Allegedly Filmed Audience Members with Large Cameras; Security Guards' Actions of "Suppressing and Lifting People" May Confront Lawyers; Lawyer Lee Yu-sheng Explains the Responsibilities Related to Bringing Private Photography Equipment and Filming at Golden Records Concerts.

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…