{"id":10995,"date":"2026-07-07T23:16:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fdlaw.com.tw\/?p=10995"},"modified":"2026-07-07T23:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:17:55","slug":"legal-aid-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fdlaw.com.tw\/en\/blog\/legal-aid-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Aid Budget Controversy: Why Does the Suspect Have a Lawyer, Yet the Victim&#039;s Family Feel It&#039;s a Second Violation? Attorney Hsu Wan-wei Explains the Budget and Utilization of Legal Aid Foundations."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Daily Must-Read] Legal Aid 1.5 Billion Yuan Budget: &quot;80% Suspected Accomplices&quot;; Victim&#039;s Family Tearfully Accuses of Secondary Harm (20260707)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A31jlbB_03c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"fdlaw-news-article\">\n  <style>\n    .fdlaw-news-article{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;color:#17324d;line-height:1.9;font-size:17px}\n    .fdlaw-news-article h1{font-size:30px;line-height:1.35;margin:0 0 18px;color:#17324d}\n    .fdlaw-news-article h2{font-size:24px;margin:34px 0 12px;color:#17324d;border-left:5px solid #b47a35;padding-left:12px}\n    .fdlaw-news-article h3{font-size:20px;margin:22px 0 8px;color:#17324d}\n    .fdlaw-news-article p{margin:0 0 14px}\n    .fdlaw-news-source-box,.fdlaw-news-lead,.fdlaw-news-cta{background:#f7f4ef;border:1px solid #e4ddd2;padding:18px 20px;margin:22px 0}\n    .fdlaw-news-lead{border-left:5px solid #b47a35}\n    .fdlaw-news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:18px 0}\n    .fdlaw-news-card{border:1px solid #e4ddd2;background:#fff;padding:18px}\n    .fdlaw-news-faq details{border:1px solid #e4ddd2;background:#fff;margin:10px 0;padding:14px 16px}\n    .fdlaw-news-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#17324d}\n    .fdlaw-news-cta a{color:#17324d;font-weight:700}\n    .fdlaw-news-source{font-size:15px;color:#4b5b6b}\n    @media(max-width:720px){.fdlaw-news-article{font-size:16px}.fdlaw-news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fdlaw-news-article h1{font-size:26px}}\n  <\/style>\n\n  <h1>Legal aid budget controversy: Why do the suspects have lawyers, yet the victims&#039; families feel they have suffered a second trauma?<\/h1>\n\n  <div class=\"fdlaw-news-source-box\">\n    <p><strong>News Headline:<\/strong>Legal aid budget of 1.5 billion NTD, &quot;80% of suspects are accomplices,&quot; victim&#039;s family tearfully accuses of secondary harm.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Media Source:<\/strong>Zhongtian News<\/p>\n    <p><strong>reporter:<\/strong>Gu Binghan<\/p>\n    <p><strong>News link:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A31jlbB_03c?si=xTKuhp6KSKpAzDe7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/A31jlbB_03c?si=xTKuhp6KSKpAzDe7<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"fdlaw-news-lead\">\n    <p>The purpose of the legal aid system is to enable those who are financially disadvantaged or vulnerable to obtain necessary legal assistance. However, when victims&#039; families feel that resources are mostly flowing to criminal defendants, how the system can simultaneously protect the right to defense and the rights of victims becomes a problem that society must face.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>News Summary<\/h2>\n  <p>According to news reports, the use of funds by the Legal Aid Foundation has sparked controversy. Victims&#039; families questioned whether a large amount of funds were used to assist criminal defendants, making victims and their families feel unsupported in the judicial process and even causing secondary harm.<\/p>\n  <p>These issues cannot be viewed simply through a dichotomy of &quot;accomplice&quot; or &quot;not helping the victim.&quot; In criminal proceedings, the defendant has the right to defense under the law; however, victims and their families also need more comprehensive legal resources in areas such as legal representation, civil claims attached to criminal cases, protection orders, compensation, psychological support, and procedural accompaniment.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Lawyer Xu Wanwei explains<\/h2>\n  <p>Attorney Hsu Wan-wei of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the core of Article 1 of the Legal Aid Act is to provide necessary legal assistance to those who lack the means to receive adequate legal protection for other reasons. Therefore, the legal aid system is not merely for serving &quot;defendants&quot; or &quot;plaintiffs,&quot; but rather for upholding the people&#039;s basic right to litigation and access to justice.<\/p>\n  <p>In criminal cases, even if the defendant is highly condemned by society, they still have the right to a fair trial and legal counsel. This is especially true in serious crimes, cases involving detention and investigation, and cases involving low-income individuals or those with intellectual disabilities. Without legal representation, the proceedings may become unbalanced, and the verdict is more likely to be controversial.<\/p>\n  <p>However, lawyer Xu Wanwei also pointed out that the suffering of victims&#039; families also needs to be recognized by the system. Families often don&#039;t know how to review case files, how to voice their opinions, how to file for civil damages attached to criminal cases, how to preserve proof of medical and funeral expenses, or even how to seek assistance from crime victim protection organizations. If only the defendant can access legal counsel, while the victim feels isolated and helpless, society will naturally feel a sense of injustice.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Legal Disputes and Practical Reminders<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"fdlaw-news-grid\">\n    <section class=\"fdlaw-news-card\">\n      <h3>I. Legal aid is not an endorsement of crime.<\/h3>\n      <p>The function of a lawyer&#039;s defense is to confirm whether the evidence, procedures, and sentencing comply with the law. The purpose of the right to defense is not to condone crime, but to avoid wrongful convictions, miscarriages of justice, or procedural violations.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"fdlaw-news-card\">\n      <h3>Second, the victim&#039;s family also needs legal assistance.<\/h3>\n      <p>Families often need to handle lawsuits, claims for compensation, settlements, civil suits attached to criminal cases, and compensation applications. Without professional assistance, they can easily suffer further harm during the process.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"fdlaw-news-card\">\n      <h3>Third, the right to defense in serious criminal cases is a matter of procedural justice.<\/h3>\n      <p>If a criminal case fails to provide the defendant with basic legal representation, the verdict may be questioned for its unfairness, and could even affect the legitimacy of subsequent convictions and sentencing. Procedural justice is also part of protecting the stability of victim-handling decisions.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"fdlaw-news-card\">\n      <h3>IV. The system should strengthen resources for victims.<\/h3>\n      <p>The real direction of reform should be to make it easier for victims and their families to obtain legal advice, procedural explanations, assistance in seeking compensation, and psychological support, rather than to pit the defendant&#039;s right to defense against the protection of the victim.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"fdlaw-news-faq\">\n    <details>\n      <summary>Q1. Does legal aid for criminal defendants mean supporting the defendant?<\/summary>\n      <p>No. A lawyer assisting the defendant is to protect the right to litigation and procedural justice; it does not mean that the lawyer or legal aid supports criminal behavior. The court will still determine guilt, innocence, and sentence based on the evidence.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Q2. Can the victim&#039;s family apply for legal aid?<\/summary>\n      <p>Possibly. Whether or not you can apply usually depends on your financial resources, the type of case, and the scope of assistance. If you do not meet the criteria for legal aid, you can consult with relevant crime victim protection agencies or hire a lawyer to assess your compensation claims and participation in the process.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Q3. Can the family members of victims seek compensation in criminal cases?<\/summary>\n      <p>You could consider filing a civil suit attached to a criminal case, or separately file a civil claim for damages. However, it is advisable to consult a lawyer to assess whether a civil suit is appropriate, and how to organize the claims and evidence.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n    <details>\n      <summary>Q4. If a victim feels the process is unfair, what should they do first?<\/summary>\n      <p>It is recommended to first compile the indictment, judgment, court notice, medical bills, funeral expenses, income loss and mental distress related materials, and then consult a lawyer or victim protection organization to confirm feasible legal avenues.<\/p>\n    <\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Lawyer&#039;s Reminder<\/h2>\n  <p>Criminal justice cannot be solely about punishment, nor can it ignore the suffering of victims. For the victims&#039; families, the most important thing is to understand their position in the process as early as possible, including whether they can present their opinions, whether they should file a civil suit attached to the criminal case, how to preserve evidence for their claims, and whether they need a lawyer to accompany them.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"fdlaw-news-cta\">\n    <p><strong>Fuda Law Firm<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>If you or your family members encounter criminal victimization, serious injury, death, damage compensation, or criminal incidental civil claims, it is recommended that you first organize the case information and then have a lawyer assist in assessing the procedures and compensation strategies.<\/p>\n    <p>Line\uff1a<a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/p\/@fdlaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/line.me\/ti\/p\/@fdlaw<\/a><\/p>\n    <p>Tel: 0277093611<\/p>\n    <p>Facebook:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fudalawyer\" target=\"_blank\" 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