Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

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…

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…

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…

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…

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..."

News and Video Source: Case Background and Legal Controversy - Star Actor Hsieh Chen-ting "Branded Knife to Threaten Ex-Girlfriend," Faces Multiple Lawsuits and Failure to Appear in Court, Will Be Wanted | FTV News Reporter Huang Kuo-cheng Hsieh Chen-ting, a singer who won the Golden Melody Award for Best New Artist, may become a wanted criminal! Two years ago, Hsieh Chen-ting had an argument with his ex-girlfriend and allegedly brandished a knife in the community. He was subsequently accused of threatening her with a knife and even publicly revealed his account via live stream. He was prosecuted according to law, but because he repeatedly failed to appear in court, the court determined that he was suspected of absconding. The initial bail of NT$50,000 was forfeited, and an arrest warrant will be issued soon. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that Hsieh Chen-ting is involved in domestic violence and personal data breaches…

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…