A reckless teenager caused a fatal accident within just 10 minutes of driving without a license, resulting in 3 deaths. A civil lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the relevant criminal liability of minors and the civil liability of their legal guardians.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

A reckless teenager caused a fatal accident with no license in just 10 minutes while driving without a license | Mirror News reporter Yan Kaixu

Let us continue to pay attention to the serious car accident in East Lake, Taipei. It turns out that the boy responsible for the accident told his friends that he wanted to learn to drive a few days before the accident. After being discouraged, he took advantage of his grandfather's overseas trip and stole the keys and drove on the road to find him. My friend, I didn’t expect that after only 10 minutes of driving, I got into a big accident. The young man’s father rushed to the police station immediately to accompany him and make a record. In addition to being jointly and severally liable for compensation, the grandfather, who is the owner of the car, may also bear criminal liability for this.

A civil lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains juvenile delinquency and the responsibilities of legal guardians.

A civil lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that in this case, the minor, driving without a license and causing injury or death, is liable for negligent homicide and assault, punishable by up to five years imprisonment, detention, or a fine of up to NT$500,000. However, the sentence may be reduced due to the minor's status. The grandfather, the owner of the vehicle, may also be liable for negligent homicide if he failed to prevent his grandson from driving. The parents will also bear joint civil liability for damages along with the minor.

Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm

# Criminal Procedure Law # Juvenile Crime # Criminal Lawyer

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.