Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

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"Prince Group" Hidden in Taipei 101 for Seven Years: Chia Yung-chieh Helplessly Says She Has No Right to Investigate Backgrounds; Lawyer Li Yu-sheng Explains Whether Landlords Have the Authority to Investigate the Background of Tenants.

The Prince Group, a transnational fraud organization, had an office located inside Taipei 101 for seven years, a fact that Chia Yung-chieh, the chairman of Taipei 101, lamented: "I have no right to investigate their backgrounds." She added that she was shocked upon learning of the operation and immediately reviewed her internal controls to determine if there were any lapses. She also expressed her frustration, stating that she lacks the authority to investigate tenants' backgrounds like the police or prosecutors, and can only rely on publicly available business information. She appealed to the public sector to help verify tenants' backgrounds beforehand, but…

Just after announcing the resumption of work... Energy Kunda is indicted for alleged blitzkrieg tactics | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the relevant legal responsibilities in the blitzkrieg case and the specific reasons for the prosecutor's sentencing.

Just after announcing the resumption of work... Energy's Kun-Ta is indicted for allegedly skipping military service and a specific sentence is being sought. | TVBS News reporters Yan Sheng-Fen and Yan Rui-Sheng. News Link: A series of celebrity skipping military service scandals have surfaced, with 17 celebrities currently involved. On the 14th, prosecutors indicted 12 more people, including Xiu Jie-Kai, Xie Kun-Ta, and Chen Bo-Lin, and unusually, they revealed specific sentencing dates. Prosecutors recommended that the court sentence five celebrities to two years and eight months in prison. Regarding the indictment of two members of Energy, the record company responded that it will cooperate with the judicial investigation and announced the suspension of all group public activities until next year. Lawyer Li Yu-Sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that in the past...

The leader of the "Cosmic Maitreya Cult" cast a "black curse" to attack politicians from both the KMT and DPP; the Ministry of the Interior has launched an investigation. Lawyer Li Xin explains the relevant legal provisions regarding the crime of intimidation and endangering public safety.

The leader of the "Cosmic Maitreya Cult" has been accused of using "black curses" to attack political figures from both the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The Ministry of the Interior has launched an investigation. (Related news: Chen Chin-lung, leader of the emerging religious group "Cosmic Maitreya Cult," has been reported for establishing a secret curse group that gathers followers of the "Five Eyes Holy Warriors." The group issues daily instructions to collectively attack heads of state, political and business figures from multiple countries using "thought." This includes not only former President Tsai Ing-wen, the current president and vice president, and KMT officials like Eric Chu, but also internet celebrity Four-Fork Cat, who has been blacklisted in a "system to exterminate souls and ancestors.")

Namewee's phone was switched off! Malaysian police searched for him for 6 hours but couldn't find him. Namewee was arrested immediately. Photos of him were released. He denied the charges and was released on bail. Lawyer Lee Yu Sheng explained the reasons for changing his status to murder suspect.

Namewee's phone is switched off! Malaysian police searched for him for 6 hours but couldn't find him. Namewee was arrested immediately. Photos released. He denied the charges and was released on bail. | Sanlih News reporters Tsai Yu-hsien and Wu Chieh-cheng. News link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Namewee was initially suspected of drug possession and drug use, but was later considered to be suspected of murder. Since this criminal case occurred in Malaysia, the Malaysian judiciary will conduct the trial first. However, according to Taiwan's criminal law, if a Taiwanese citizen is murdered abroad and the suspect's crime carries a sentence of more than three years imprisonment, Taiwan's judiciary also has jurisdiction. However, due to the diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Malaysia…

Namewee's statement regarding surrendering to police in connection with Hsieh Yu-hsin's murder case: "I will not flee." Lawyer Liu Yi-ling explains whether Taiwanese law has jurisdiction over trials and whether suspects can be extradited back to Taiwan.

Namewee's statement after surrendering to police in connection with Hsieh Yu-hsin's murder case: "I will not flee" | TTV News reporter Liu Chih-yu. News link: Lawyer Liu Yi-ling of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this criminal case involving Namewee's alleged murder occurred in Malaysia, and the Malaysian judiciary will conduct the trial first. However, according to Taiwan's criminal law, if a Taiwanese citizen is murdered abroad and the suspect's crime carries a sentence of three years or more imprisonment, Taiwan's judiciary also has jurisdiction. However, since Taiwan and Malaysia do not have an extradition treaty, Taiwan may not be able to extradite the suspect back to Taiwan. But if Namewee later completes his sentence in Malaysia and comes to Taiwan, Taiwan…

Namewee, suspected of murder, surrenders to police; takes selfie upon exiting car; claims he was wanted seven times but never escaped; reveals Hsieh Yu-hsin's last conversation with Sprite: "I only knew she was going to Malaysia to film an advertisement."

Namewee surrenders, takes selfie after getting out of car, claims he was wanted 7 times but never escaped; exclusive reveal of Hsieh Yu-hsin's last conversation with Sprite: only knew she was in Malaysia to film an advertisement | Sanlih News reporters Lin Chin-yu, Nien Wan-hsuan, Huang Cheng-chieh. News link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this criminal case involving Namewee's alleged murder occurred in Malaysia, and the Malaysian judiciary will conduct the trial first. However, according to Taiwan's criminal law, if a Taiwanese citizen is murdered abroad and the suspect's crime carries a sentence of more than three years imprisonment, Taiwan's judiciary also has jurisdiction. However, since there is no...

Another celebrity caught evading military service! A former member of Energy surrenders: "I shouldn't have taken chances." Lawyer Li Yusheng explains the criminal liabilities for crimes such as forgery and obstruction of military service.

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SET Exclusive | Popular Tainan Tourist Orchard Accuses Tour Guides of "Image Theft and AI Alterations" to Attract Customers, Collaboration Falls Through! Attorney Li Yu-sheng Explains Types of Copyright Infringement and Legal Liabilities

SET Exclusive | Popular Tainan Tourist Orchard Accuses Tour Guides of "Image Theft and AI Editing" to Attract Customers, Collaboration Falls Apart! Accused of "Outright Image Theft," Caught and Then AI Re-edited, Accused of Image Theft and Re-editing to Attract Customers, Tour Guide Claims: Accidentally Uploaded, Post Removed | SET News Reporters Hsiao Yu-hsiu and Wang Yi-chi News Link: Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that if someone reposts another person's image or re-edits it using AI without the original copyright holder's consent, it constitutes a reproduction or alteration of the copyrighted work, which may constitute copyright infringement, and may…

Traffic signal malfunction leading to driver's control accident: Lawyer: State compensation difficult | Lawyer Li Yusheng explains whether state compensation can be claimed for injuries caused by damage to public facilities.

Traffic light malfunction caused accident; lawyer: State compensation difficult | TVBS News reporter Jiang Yunman News Link: Who is responsible for a car accident caused by a traffic light malfunction? In this accident in Tamsui, New Taipei City, the driver claimed to be going straight on a green light, but a car appeared from the left, causing a collision. After getting out to check, he found that one of the traffic lights was not working. The Transportation Bureau stated that after being notified, the manufacturer repaired it on the 27th, but the traffic light has been out of service for about five days. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fuda Law Firm stated that to apply for state compensation, one must claim that a public official neglected their duty, causing the traffic light malfunction, and…

A Complete Guide to the Third Appeal of a Criminal Case in Taiwan: Unlock the Code to Success! A criminal third-appeal lawyer explains the legal grounds and procedures for a successful third-appeal!

Taiwan's Criminal Procedure Trial System: Criminal proceedings in Taiwan are conducted through a three-tier system of trials, a crucial framework for ensuring judicial fairness and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of litigants. The three levels of courts are the District Court, the High Court, and the Supreme Court, each with distinct functions and divisions of labor. District Courts, as courts of first instance, handle the initial hearings of the vast majority of criminal cases. Here, the investigation of facts and application of law are initially conducted. The prosecution and defense fully present their arguments and submit evidence. District Court judges make a comprehensive assessment based on the evidence presented by both parties and render a first-instance judgment. This judgment often forms an important foundation for subsequent legal action by litigants. The High Court, on the other hand, handles the second-instance trial. If a litigant is dissatisfied with a District Court's first-instance judgment, they may appeal to the High Court. The High Court...

A man who stole a cram school's solution book and was sued for copyright infringement forged it again before withdrawing the lawsuit. Lawyer Liu Yiling explains the legal issues surrounding copyright infringement and forgery.

A man sued for copyright infringement for stealing a cram school's solution book forged a withdrawal of the lawsuit. │ Mirror News reporters Huang Yuting and Li Zonghan. News link: Two years ago, a man surnamed Lin in New Taipei City illegally sold solution books published by the High Point cram school online. Not only was he sued by the cram school, but prosecutors also charged him with violating the Copyright Act. Unexpectedly, before the court's first-instance verdict, Lin forged the signature of the High Point cram school's agent, forging a fake withdrawal of the lawsuit and mailing it to the court. However, the judge discovered his mistake. His crime has now been aggravated! The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office has indicted him today on charges of forgery. Rich...

When the storm of corporate law and commercial accounting law hits: A defendant's self-help guide! Commercial accounting lawyers can help you avoid guilt and risk!

Surprise! I've been named a criminal defendant. How should I respond? Finding yourself criminally accused of violating company and commercial accounting laws can be a recipe for shock, panic, and confusion. These two areas of law are closely intertwined with business operations. Being caught in these situations can not only lead to potential legal sanctions but also a significant impact on your reputation, career, and business development. It can feel like a sudden gloom and a bleak future. But at this point, you must understand that panicking won't solve the problem. Calmness and proactively seeking solutions are paramount. Let's delve deeper into this dilemma, understanding the potential scenarios and effective solutions. Who is most likely to fall prey to these mishaps and become a suspect? In Taiwan's business operations...