Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

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…

Fugitive Sentenced to 5 Years and 2 Months for Sexually Assaulting Intoxicated Hong Kong Woman in Taipei Main Station Hall | TTV News Reporter Tsai Chang-yu News Link: A sexual assault occurred at Taipei Main Station on October 9th last year. Fugitive Chiu Sheng-ming sexually assaulted an intoxicated Hong Kong female tourist in the station hall for 10 minutes without anyone intervening. When apprehended, the suspect claimed he was intoxicated and acted impulsively, attempting to evade responsibility. The Taipei District Court sentenced him to 5 years and 2 months in prison for sexual assault under the Criminal Code. The case is still appealable. Lawyer Li Hsin of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the suspect sexually assaulted the victim while she was intoxicated, violating the Criminal Code's provisions on sexual assault under the Criminal Code…

Exclusive: Sham Loan, Real Property Seizure - Woman Borrows from "Loan Shark," Only to Have Property Transferred | ETtoday News Reporter Yao Yiting News Link: A woman desperately wanted to buy a house, but due to strict central bank credit controls, obtaining a bank loan was difficult. She borrowed money privately from a "loan shark," resulting in the signing of promissory notes and various contracts. Unable to pay the monthly interest of NT$130,000, the house was forced to be transferred to the lender, resulting in a financial loss of at least NT$3 million. Lawyers warn that similar cases of sham loans used to seize property are rampant, and caution is advised when buying or selling property. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if borrowing or selling, one should first assess their repayment ability…

Lin Ni'an Files New Lawsuit Against Zhu Yumou! Calling Out Other Female Victims | TVBS News News Link: Continuing our follow-up, actor Zhu Yumou is accused of inappropriate behavior towards multiple women. Lin Ni'an not only personally addressed the issue but also connected with other victims at a press conference. One female celebrity alleged that Zhu Yumou took advantage of women at parties, making inappropriate advances and even attempting to follow them back to their hotel rooms. Zhu Yumou countered, accusing Lin Ni'an of fabricating these claims. Lawyer Li Xin from Fidelity Law Firm stated that while victims face a difficult situation with "zero confession" from the perpetrator, they can still gain valuable experience through thorough evidence gathering…

Here we go again! "Goodnight Chicken," a popular internet celebrity, who served two years in prison in Cambodia and just returned to Taiwan this month, was arrested for livestreaming his adventures in an abandoned hospital last Saturday night. However, after only an hour of streaming, police arrived on a tip and took him to the police station. Goodnight Chicken later admitted that he knew doing this in Taiwan was risky and that he would move abroad in the future. He was criticized by netizens for not learning his lesson. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the perpetrator's actions constituted unwarranted infringement…

Dissatisfied with delivering in the rain! Delivery driver picks dirt from his shoes and pours rainwater into food! │ CTV News reporter Du Yixuan News Link: A resident in New Taipei City ordered food late at night, only to find that the delivery driver had poured rainwater from his shoes into the food, and then picked dirt from his feet and added it in as well. When caught red-handed, the driver claimed he did it because he was upset about delivering in the rain. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that the delivery driver's act of pouring dirty rainwater into the food, rendering it inedible, constitutes the crime of property damage under criminal law, punishable by up to two years in prison…

19 Celebrities Suspected of Dodgering Military Service! Supercar Influencer "Shao" Also Arrested | Mirror News Reporters Gong Pinrou and Chen Zixuan News Link: A total of 19 celebrities have been arrested by prosecutors and police, including Xiu Jiekai, Chen Bolin, and Xie Kunda. Golden Bell Award-winning actor Xue Shiling was also indicted yesterday (March 31st). Prosecutors criticized him for trying to portray himself as a victim after committing the crime, claiming he was defrauded, and for his poor attitude. He is facing a sentence of 2 years and 6 months (the range is 2 years and 6 months to 2 years and 8 months), even longer than his intended term of imprisonment. However, it's not just celebrities who dodge military service. In this fourth wave of searches, the list even included a moderately famous "supercar influencer"...

Ko Wen-je's second trial may overturn the verdict; prosecution appeals and convicts Xiao Shen of 1500. Xiao Shen's smile confirms Ko Wen-je accepted a 2.1 million NTD bribe from the judge - there was a quid pro quo relationship. Reporter Wang Yiqi, Dai Weichen. News Link: Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that regarding the 1500 NTD, the prosecution can still investigate and find evidence separately. If the actual flow of funds can be traced, whether it's a cold wallet or an overseas account, the fund's trajectory is irrefutable evidence. Second, they can seek witnesses, making breakthroughs from involved middlemen or accountants, persuading them to become witnesses for the prosecution. Third, they can use situational evidence, comparing the time points recorded in the accounting books with the Jinhua Province's lenient bonus system…

Former Disciplinary Court President Li Bodao Dismissed and Suspended for One Year for Sexual Harassment | TTV News Reporter Wu Routing News Link: Former Disciplinary Court President Li Bodao was accused of sexually harassing female subordinates six times and engaging in workplace bullying. The Disciplinary Court today (26th) "dismissed him" and suspended him from his post for one year, prohibiting him from working in public institutions. The panel of judges believed that Li Bodao used his power as president to sexually harass and bully subordinates, seriously damaging their personal dignity and working environment. Moreover, he will not be allowed to return to the position of judge or lawyer in the future, and his retirement pension and pension will be significantly reduced. Lawyer Xu Wanwei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the Disciplinary Court today ruled on Li Bodao's sexual harassment and…

Sanlih News reporter Hsu Hsiang-yun reports: On the day of Ko Wen-je's landmark verdict, which garnered nationwide attention, a large number of media and concerned citizens gathered outside the court. Regarding this significant case, Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm was invited to provide live coverage from the courthouse and various news media outlets, offering an objective and professional analysis of the legal core behind the verdict. In the interview, Attorney Li clearly pointed out that the biggest legal battleground in this case lies in the definition of "bribery" under the Anti-Corruption Act. According to Article 6, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Act, the subjective and objective elements constituting the crime of seeking personal gain are very strict…