Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Dramatic Reversal! Kao Hung-an's Corruption Charges Dropped; "Reinstatement Process to be Completed Swiftly" | ETtoday News Reporters Tsai Yu-shan, Chen Ming-sheng, Wang Yi-hsuan News Links: Related News: Related News: Related News: Related News: https://…

北檢開查狗仔案! 5度聲請搜索票 全遭駁回 追查狗仔案碰壁! 北檢聲請搜索票5度失敗 │三立新聞 記者 游濤 鄭翔仁 新聞連結： 富達法律事務所李育昇律師表示，聲請搜索票，需要有具體事實，證明有人犯了罪，而且要有搜索必要，也就是有證據可能被隱匿、變造或銷毀。本案檢察官如果沒有完整說明這些理由，聲請搜索票就有可能會被駁回。 富達法律事務所Line：�…

A monk at a well-known temple in Taitung has been accused of instructing worshippers not to see doctors or get injections. A lawyer argues this could violate the Medical Law. The incident comes amidst controversy surrounding the Xuanji Temple, a famous temple in Taitung. The monk, Master Ji Dian, is somewhat famous online, with his live streams attracting over 30,000 viewers each time. Recently, netizens have accused him of advising people not to see doctors despite lacking a medical license, claiming Western medicine is terrible. A lawyer points out that publicly instructing people not to seek medical care could violate the Medical Law. Lawyer Liu Yiling of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the person in question is not a licensed physician but has told worshippers not to…

A Facebook ad for mullet roe turned out to be 13 bags of dried sweet potatoes! Netizens: That's ruthless! | CTi News reporters Lin Miao-ru and Zhang Zhao-peng News Link: A member of the public saw a Facebook ad for delicious mullet roe and excitedly spent NT$1290 to buy it online, only to find out that it was 13 bags of dried sweet potatoes that "looked very similar." This is clearly a scam! We remind you to keep screenshots of the ad and record videos when you open the box as evidence. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that consumers encountering such situations can file complaints with the consumer service centers in their respective counties and cities, or the Executive Yuan Consumer Protection Association; if they suspect involvement…

Free on Monday! Chu Hsueh-heng Receives Reduced Sentence for Good Behavior in Prison | TTV News Reporter Li Ting-hsi News Link: Chu Hsueh-heng, a well-known commentator, was convicted of forcibly kissing Taipei City Councilor Chung Pei-chun during a dinner in 2022. He was sentenced to 11 months in prison on appeal for indecent assault. He reported to prison early on January 24th of this year, with his original expected release date being December 23rd. However, it is rumored that Chu Hsueh-heng has received a reduced sentence for good behavior in prison and is expected to be released on the morning of December 1st. Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that one of the conditions for a lighter sentence in indecent assault cases is a guilty plea and obtaining the victim's forgiveness. Furthermore, progressive treatment is a requirement for prisons…

A weekly magazine has again exposed Huang Kuo-chang's alleged inside job at the Investigation Bureau's New Taipei branch, revealing further details of a bribery case involving Huang Kuo-chang. Huang Kuo-chang has retorted, "Fake news, no apology!" (Sanlih News reporters Wang Yu-chen and Lin Yu-sheng) News Link: Li Hsin, a lawyer from Fuda Law Firm, stated that Cheng Chun-chun, Shen Yu-hsiung's former special assistant, although indicted for fraud, has become evidence that could implicate Huang Kuo-chang. Therefore, regardless of whether Cheng Chun-chun is later convicted, Huang Kuo-chang could be charged with accepting bribes without violating his official duties, facing a sentence of seven years or more imprisonment, or even accepting bribes without violating his official duties, facing a sentence of life imprisonment or ten years or more imprisonment, and could be subject to additional charges…

A car rear-ended a taxi and then skidded, colliding with another taxi. The driver's blood alcohol level was 0.77. The driver claimed he had consumed beer and spirits at a bar and then drove to meet friends after returning home, but accidentally caused the accident. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the driver's drunk driving constitutes a public endangerment offense under the Criminal Code. Furthermore, the driver can provide repair invoices or estimates to prove the amount of damage to the vehicles. Related work…

Suspected Leaks of TSMC Secrets Lead to Search of Luo Weiren's Residence and Seizure of Stocks | Mirror News Reporter Huang Yuting News Link: TSMC recently announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Luo Weiren, the former senior vice president who retired and joined Intel. Intel also issued a statement on the 26th, strictly prohibiting the use or transfer of any third party's confidential information or intellectual property rights. Based on the information currently available, there is no reason to believe that the allegations against Luo Weiren have any basis. Intel welcomes Luo Weiren back to Intel and emphasizes that cross-company talent mobility is not only common but also a symbol of a healthy industry, and this situation is no exception. Fidelity Law Firm's trade secret lawyer, Li Yusheng, stated…

Escape from jail! Mickey Huang receives suspended sentence in second trial for buying child pornography. He issues statement before sentencing, claiming all victims have reached a settlement. Reporter Wang Yiqi, Jian Hanming. News Link: Entertainer Mickey Huang was sentenced to eight months in prison in the first trial for possessing 2259 videos of child pornography. The High Court will announce its verdict on the morning of the 25th. His lawyer issued a statement a day in advance (24th), stating that a settlement has been reached with all the victims. The lawyer emphasized that the victims understand Huang, that the videos were downloaded before the law prohibited them, and even said that the victims deeply sympathize with Huang's situation. The statement caused a public uproar! Fidelity Law…

The day before the second trial verdict! Huang Zih-chiao issues statement: Reached a settlement with all victims | ETtoday reporter Yang Hsin-yi News link: Artist Huang Zih-chiao was sentenced to 8 months in prison in the first trial for possessing 2,259 videos of minors being sexually assaulted. The High Court will announce the verdict on the morning of the 25th. His appointed lawyer issued a new statement a day in advance (24th), stating that he has reached a settlement with all the victims. He also emphasized that the victims understand Huang Zih-chiao, that the time when he downloaded the videos was before the law prohibited it, and even said that the victims deeply sympathize with Huang Zih-chiao's situation. As soon as the statement was released, public opinion exploded! Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Huang Zih-chiao had no legitimate reason to possess…

Second Search Leads to Investigation of Prince Group Accomplices and "Evidence Destruction Group," 3 More Detained | Next TV News Reporter Zhang Jinghan News Link: The Prince Group scandal in Cambodia has caused a huge uproar in Taiwan. Prosecutors recently launched a second wave of searches and questioning operations. Lin Yangmao, the head of Neil Company, who was questioned for the second time, was discovered by prosecutors to be the chief manager of the OBU account. He and two other financial managers are suspected of colluding to destroy evidence, and therefore all three were ordered to be detained and held incommunicado that evening. Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that after the investigation began, the core members of the criminal group immediately formed an evidence destruction group in an attempt to destroy relevant evidence. …

Lawyer "Xianta" may lose her license; she appears in court to counter-accuse prosecutors of fatigue interrogation and faces a one-year prison sentence! Xianta_Only helped the defendant raise legal fees│Sanlih News reporter You Tao, Jian Hanming News Link: Internet celebrity "Xianta lawyer" is accused of leaking information to help a fraud group launder money and has been indicted by prosecutors. Today (18th) in the preparatory hearing, she claimed that the previous transcripts showed fatigue interrogation, and further accused the prosecutors of starting the interrogation only after informing her of the legal provisions, not knowing the specific charges, which seemed to be an attempt to force her to plead guilty. She requested a re-examination of the two transcripts. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office believes that her violation of legal ethics is serious and has transferred her to the Lawyers Disciplinary Committee. If the circumstances of the case are serious, her lawyer's license may be lost…