Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

News link from FTV News Social Center: The first-instance verdict in the Ko Wen-je case was announced at 2:30 PM on the 26th. A weekly magazine reporter estimated that Ko Wen-je would be sentenced to 15 years, Ying Hsiao-wei to 12 years, Li Wen-tsung (his chief accountant) to 8 years, and Shen Ching-ching to 8 years. Peng Chen-sheng, who pleaded guilty, received a 2-year suspended sentence. Shen Ching-ching issued a scathing critique, stating that the weekly magazine's attacks on him and his group were clearly intended to threaten the court into imposing a heavy sentence, otherwise, the next step would be to attack the judge. Legal professionals analyzed the case based on the charges. Hsu Wan-wei, a lawyer at Fidelity Law Firm, stated, "Shen Ching-ching may be involved in bribery for breach of duty in the Jinghua City case, with a statutory penalty of (maximum) 7 years imprisonment..."

A legitimate purchase turned into buying "lost property in Okinawa," and the mobile phone store protested its innocence. TVBS News reporter Yan Shengfen reports: Following up on this case of a lost phone in Okinawa, the mobile phone store purchased the phone through legitimate channels. However, less than a month later, the owner came knocking, insisting that the phone's location was in the store and demanding its return. The owner clarified that the person who found the phone in Okinawa was on their way to the airport when a driver handed it to him, and he helped retrieve it and take it back to Taiwan to the police station. However, after six months of no one claiming it, he sold it. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the person who found the phone in this case has already taken it back to Taiwan and handed it over to the police, and it has been treated as lost property…

17 Life Sentencers to be Released, Minister of Justice Rushes to Combat the Situation | TVBS News Reporter Yan Shengfen News Link: During party caucus discussions on the draft amendment to the Criminal Code Enforcement Act, Minister of Justice Cheng Ming-chien stated that some amendments are in response to the Constitutional Court's ruling that "after the revocation of parole for life imprisonment, a uniform sentence of 20 or 25 years will be served regardless of the reason or severity of the circumstances" is unconstitutional. Furthermore, the provision automatically expires two years after the constitutional interpretation, and this period is about to expire. Therefore, it is feared that 17 life sentence holders whose parole has been revoked will be released on the 14th. The Ministry of Justice has also responded to this matter. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that on March 14th…

A habitual groper on the MRT has been indicted! Two victims refused mediation and the case has been transferred to the Taipei District Court. (CTS News reporter Tsai Chih-min) News Link: Last September, a habitual groper appeared in MRT stations and major shopping districts in Taipei and New Taipei City. He specifically targeted fashionably dressed young women, following them and groping their breasts. He committed at least five cases. In two of these cases, one at Yulon City in Xindian and the other in the Xinyi District department store area, the victims refused mediation. After the Taipei District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation, it indicted the suspect, surnamed Lin. It is understood that during questioning, the suspect claimed the victims were his wives, clearly lying and showing no remorse. The case will be heard by the Taipei District Court. Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this case…

Prince Group Indicted for Transnational Money Laundering; 62 People Charged by Taipei District Prosecutors; 13 Companies Seeking Heavy Sentences | CTS News Reporter Zhao Ruoping News Link: The Prince Group is accused of transnational money laundering. Prosecutors have indicted 62 people and held a detention hearing. The nine defendants originally detained tried various tricks to secure bail. Chen Weizhi, the head of the water room, even used the excuse of "keeping turtles at home, my wife won't take care of them," leaving the judge speechless. However, considering the prosecution's sufficient evidence, the judge ultimately ruled that all nine senior executives of the Prince Group be released on bail. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the nine detained defendants in this case are suspected of serious…

"Beheading Lai Ching-te!" Gym Owner Chen Chih-han Demands President Appear in Court | Mirror News Reporter Kung Pin-jou News Link: Gym Owner Chen Chih-han, a popular internet celebrity, threatened to behead Lai Ching-te during a live stream last year. This statement led to his indictment by the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office on charges of intimidation, endangering public safety, and threatening the public. Today (March 6th), his first court appearance since the indictment, saw Gym Owner plead not guilty. After the hearing, he further stated that he would demand Lai Ching-te appear in court, as this was a matter between the two of them. Attorney Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the president is the head of state elected by the people, and the president's safety and social stability are closely related to the public interest…

Prince Group's 9 Senior Executives Released on Bail; One Claimed He Was Going Home to Keep Turtles | FTV News Reporter Wang Yu-Chun News Link: Prince Group's transnational money laundering case has resulted in 62 indictments. A hearing was held to review the cases of the nine defendants initially detained. They employed various tactics to secure bail, including Chen Wei-Chih, the head of the water handling department, who claimed he couldn't afford to keep turtles at home because his wife wouldn't take care of them. This left the judge speechless. However, considering the prosecution's substantial evidence, the court ultimately granted bail to all nine senior executives of the Prince Group. Lawyer Li Yu-Sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that although the nine detained defendants are suspected of serious crimes…

"Kai Kai's abusive nanny" has been accused of abusing two more children! The sisters, who allegedly tied the babies to high chairs and filmed them crying, are now exposing the abuse. They are claiming the binding was to prevent the children from falling over and denying any wrongdoing. The sister also denies any wrongdoing. Furthermore, it was revealed in court that the sisters' lawyer is preparing an appeal for a third trial in Kai Kai's case, raising concerns among the public…

Police Chief's Family Kneels to Thank Writer Who Was Sentenced to Death: Beware Justice May Turn Twist | TTV News Reporter Tsai Chang-yu News Link: https://youtu.be/NE38TaaQymc?si=N–v5AEaot0eUc07 Liu Zongxin, the chief of Tucheng Police Station in New Taipei City, was killed in a car accident while driving under the influence of drugs and refusing a stoppage. He tragically died in the line of duty. In the first instance, Chen Jiaying was sentenced to death. After the verdict was announced, Liu's father breathed a sigh of relief and went to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office today (13) to thank the chief prosecutor. However, whether the second instance will change the verdict is uncertain. Writer Piaolangdaodao posted on Facebook, "In Taiwan, killing one person will not result in the death penalty. Justice may not be late, but it may turn around." Lawyer Hsu Wan-wei of Fuda Law Firm said that after the appeal to the second instance, the court...

Kao Chin Su-mei, suspected of corruption, was rushed to National Taiwan University and restricted from leaving the country during interrogation after developing a fever. | FTV News reporter Huang En-lin News Link: We continue to follow the case of independent legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, who is involved in corruption and other cases. She was searched by the Investigation Bureau yesterday, and went to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for further questioning at nearly 1 a.m. today (11th). However, after only half an hour of questioning, Kao Chin Su-mei said she felt unwell and was about to faint. After assessment, the prosecutors decided to suspend the questioning. Kao Chin Su-mei walked out relying on the arm of a bailiff, looking weak, and was immediately taken to the National Taiwan University Emergency Room. She was quietly discharged at 9:20 a.m. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Kao Chin Su-mei is suspected of corruption and other cases…