19 celebrities involved in draft evasion! Supercar influencer "Shao" also arrested. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the criminal liability and statute of limitations for draft evasion offenses such as obstructing military service and forgery.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

19 Celebrities Involved in Fleeing Military Service! Supercar Influencer "Shao" Also Arrested | Mirror News Reporters Gong Pinrou and Chen Zixuan

Police and prosecutors have arrested a total of 19 celebrities, including Hsiu Chieh-kai, Chen Bolin, and Hsieh Kun-ta. Golden Bell Award-winning actor Hsueh Shih-ling was also indicted yesterday (March 31st). Prosecutors criticized him for trying to portray himself as a victim after committing the crime, claiming he was scammed, and for his poor attitude. He is facing a two-year and six-month sentence (the range is two years and six months to two years and eight months), potentially longer than his intended term of imprisonment. However, celebrities aren't the only ones trying to evade capture. During the fourth wave of searches, a moderately famous "supercar influencer" was also arrested and handcuffed.

A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that in general desertion cases, if the perpetrator confesses to the crime, they usually have the opportunity to receive a lighter sentence. However, in this case, the perpetrator downplayed key facts during the investigation and even attempted to influence public perception. Their attitude after the crime was poor, and they did not meet the requirements for voluntary surrender and sentence reduction. Therefore, the prosecutor filed charges and specifically sought a sentence of 2 years and 6 months, which is a heavier sentence for this type of case.

Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm

Lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual objectives. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.

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.