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News Headline:Liu Qiaoan, known as the "Sunflower Movement Queen," is suspected of smuggling cocaine, a Class I narcotic, which carries a maximum penalty of death.
Media Source:FTV News
reporter:Li Yuhan, Ye Yansheng
News link:https://youtu.be/KR2-JYoiXz8?si=Zm6KuuIDPc-wg9ZQ
News Summary
According to a report by FTV News, Liu Qiaoan was indicted by prosecutors after being extradited back to Taiwan. Prosecutors accuse her of involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring, acting as an intermediary for Taiwanese buyers, and smuggling cocaine into Taiwan by air using candles concealed within the drugs. The report indicates that the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office is pursuing charges of transporting a Class I narcotic. The above information pertains to the prosecutors' accusations; whether a crime has been committed and the final sentence will be determined by the court based on the evidence.
Lawyer Li Yusheng explains
In a news report, Attorney Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm explained the significant legal risks of transnational drug trafficking. Cocaine is a Class I controlled substance, and Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act lists the death penalty or life imprisonment as statutory penalties for the manufacture, transportation, and sale of Class I controlled substances; however, the statutory penalty does not directly equate to the final sentence in a specific case. The court must still consider relevant constitutional requirements, specific circumstances, and applicable mitigating circumstances. Indictment itself does not equate to conviction.
existDrug casesIn determining liability, whether the defendant was aware that the package contained drugs, and whether they participated in its transportation or shared the task, are crucial factors; it's not simply a matter of who personally carried or sent the package. Communication records, logistics data, financial transactions, and each person's actual role must all be cross-checked. If the evidence is based solely on statements from co-defendants or fragmented conversations, it's essential to examine whether there is supporting evidence and to distinguish between involvement in transportation, assistance, and mere contact. The actions of the entire group cannot be attributed to any individual defendant.
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