Hsiao Chia-chi's second son is embroiled in controversy again! Alleged indecent assault. Hsiao Wei-cheng completely denies the allegations. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the legal elements and statutory penalties for the crime of indecent assault.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

Xiao Jiaqi's second son is controversial again! Suspected of forced molestation. Xiao Weicheng denies it all│China Television News reporter Huang Rourong

A criminal lawyer at Fidelity Law Firm stated that if a person commits indecent acts against another person through violence, coercion, or other means against the victim's will, they will be guilty of the crime of forced indecent assault under the Criminal Code, which could carry a sentence of not less than six months but not more than five years in prison.

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.