Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

News Link: According to news reports, the case of celebrities evading military service continues to attract public attention. Energy member Chang Shu-wei, involved in the draft evasion case, admitted to his crime and apologized to the public during his first court appearance. The report indicates that the prosecution initially sought imprisonment, while the defense argued for leniency and probation, citing factors such as the defendant's post-crime attitude, family burdens, and work situation. The reason these cases have sparked discussion is not only because the individuals involved are public figures, but also because they involve issues of military service fairness, document authenticity, criminal responsibility, and court sentencing. For the general public, common questions in similar criminal cases include:…

"Ko Wen-je Clause" Removes Detention for Collusion; Legal Experts Criticize: Increased Difficulty in Investigations | TVBS News Reporter Tsai Ping-hung News Link: The Taiwan People's Party caucus will schedule a review of the draft amendment to the "Criminal Procedure Code" next week, but the relevant amendments have already sparked backlash from the legal community, who believe it will increase the difficulty of prosecutions and affect the safety of grassroots law enforcement personnel. However, Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said that the amendment content is exactly the same as the article proposed by then-Legislator Lai Ching-te in 2008! Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this amendment mainly focuses on two major changes: first, removing the detention requirement for "collusion with accomplices or witnesses"; second, significantly reducing…

A drunk woman was dragged home by her neighbor and "disappeared for 20 minutes." A lawyer says CCTV footage can be used as evidence. | FTV News reporter Huang Enlin. News Link: Continuing to follow this suspected case of "picking up a drunk woman"! The woman accused a male resident from upstairs of forcibly taking her home while she was drunk. She claimed that she only sobered up and escaped after about 20 minutes. She decided to sue the man for sexual harassment, unlawful confinement, intimidation, and assault. However, how to prove the 20 minutes she disappeared? The lawyer said that it's possible to infer whether the man committed any illegal acts from outside CCTV footage. An elderly man in red was walking around the community hall; he was accused by the female resident of taking advantage of her while she was drunk…

Chang Kang-wei Indicted Again! Allegedly Embezzling NT$3.5 Billion from Banks for Unfinished Project | TTV News Reporter Tsai Chang-yu News Link: Former Far Eastern Air Transport Chairman Chang Kang-wei was sentenced to 14 years in prison for allegedly embezzling NT$3.5 billion from Far Eastern Air Transport. Some of his charges have been finalized and he is already serving his sentence. Now, he has been accused of fraudulently obtaining loans from banks. Prosecutors found that due to issues with fund allocation, Chang Kang-wei directed his company, "Hua Fu Construction," to sell 15 plots of land in Tamsui to He Feng Tai through sham transactions to develop the Taipei Jun Tian Xia project, fraudulently obtaining NT$3.5 billion in loans from banks. Of this, NT$500 million was misappropriated for his own use. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office today (5th) concluded its investigation and indicted him for violating the Banking Act. Fidelity Law Firm…

Department store in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, locks emergency exit; business owner admits oversight, corrected the same day | CTS News reporters Huang Rou-rong and Fang Qinian. News Link: Each floor of the building is equipped with emergency exits to facilitate the evacuation of people in emergencies. However, some members of the public discovered that the emergency exits of a well-known department store next to Zhongshan MRT station were locked with large padlocks and could not be opened normally, sparking online discussion. In response, the department store stated that it was because staff on site did not follow standard operating procedures to open the doors. The issue was immediately corrected during a routine inspection that afternoon, and the store will strengthen training and increase the frequency of inspections in the future. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated…

Three guns found at residence! Sun An-tso detained on four charges | TTV News reporter Huang Yu-zhen News link: Sun An-tso, son of celebrities Di Ying and Sun Peng, was granted detention and incommunicado confinement by the Shilin District Court. He made a "god-level flamethrower" claiming it was to eliminate rats, but the matter escalated. Police searched his home and unexpectedly found a replica gun, suspected modified shotguns, and sensitive firearm components. He faces four charges including intimidation of the public and violations of the Firearms, Ammunition and Knives Act. The court considered concerns about evidence collusion and destruction and therefore granted detention and incommunicado confinement. He was transferred to the Taipei Detention Center that evening. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the modified…

Sun An-tso Detained and Stayed in a Cell Overnight; Shilin District Court to Hold Hearing Today at 2:30 PM | Mirror News Reporter Gong Pin-rou News Link: Sun An-tso recently went to a riverbank in Beitou to test a homemade flamethrower. Due to its excessive power, it immediately attracted the attention of the local police. Yesterday (the 16th), prosecutors and police searched Sun An-tso's residence and found suspected modified firearms. He was immediately taken in for questioning and subsequently detained and placed under house arrest. Sun An-tso spent the night in a cell. The Shilin District Court is scheduled to hold a hearing today (the 17th) at 2:30 PM. Legal experts believe the probability of his detention is quite high. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the police...

Shilin District Prosecutors Office is investigating! Sun An-tso's "homemade rocket launcher" is surprisingly powerful, yet he jokingly claims it can kill rats | Mirror News reporter Zhang Jinghan News Link: Sun An-tso, the only son of celebrities Sun Peng and Di Ying, shared a "god-level rocket launcher" on social media on the 14th, recording himself "igniting a flamethrower" on his phone, jokingly saying it could be used to kill rats. This not only caused public panic about homemade weapons but also attracted the attention of the police. The relevant authorities have reported the case to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office for investigation, and it is possible that he will be summoned for questioning soon. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that the perpetrator, without permission, used kerosene and high-pressure gas cylinders to create a cannon or explosive device, which could…

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…