Hsieh Chen-ting, a contestant on the singing competition "Super Idol," was charged with repeatedly failing to appear in court and will be wanted. A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explained the criminal proceedings, including failure to appear in court as summons, arrest, and detention.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

Hsieh Chen-ting, a contestant on the singing competition "Super Idol," brandished a knife to intimidate his ex-girlfriend. He has been indicted multiple times but has failed to appear in court and will be wanted. | FTV News reporter Huang Kuo-cheng

Singer Hsieh Chen-ting, who won the Golden Melody Award for Best New Artist, may become a wanted criminal! Two years ago, Hsieh Chen-ting had a dispute with his ex-girlfriend and was suspected of brandishing a knife in the community. He was later accused of threatening with a knife and even went live to reveal his account. He was prosecuted according to law, but because he failed to appear in court, the court determined that he was suspected of absconding. The bail of 50,000 NTD was confiscated and an arrest warrant will be issued soon.

A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that Hsieh Chen-ting, involved in domestic violence and personal data breach cases, was previously released on bail of NT$50,000. However, he failed to appear in court without cause despite being legally summoned. His arrest and search were unsuccessful, and the court determined that he intentionally absconded, ordering the confiscation of the full amount of bail and any interest accrued. Following the confiscation of the bail, the legal pre-arrest procedure will be initiated. If the court issues an arrest warrant and fails to apprehend him, it can issue an arrest warrant according to the Criminal Procedure Law and transfer the case to the police system for investigation. If the former Golden Melody Award-winning singer continues to evade capture, he will officially become a wanted criminal.

Fidelity Law Firm Criminal Attorney's View

Criminal 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 goals. 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.