謙聖國際法律事務所 刑案法律知識專題

Sexual activity with someone under 16 can lead to criminal charges in Taiwan, even when both people agree or are in a relationship. However, these cases require more than a simple assumption of guilt or innocence. The assessment must consider the younger person’s age at the time, the specific conduct, the accused person’s knowledge of age and whether force, abuse of authority or other circumstances were involved. Consent does not automatically exclude liability under Article

A job involving cash collection, withdrawals or transfers may appear straightforward. However, if the money comes from a scam, the person handling it may face investigation for fraud, money laundering or participation in a criminal organization. Can a money mule go to prison in Taiwan? Yes—but criminal liability is not automatic. Prosecutors must establish the relevant conduct and criminal intent. Someone genuinely deceived by a fake employer, loan provider or online contact

A criminal conviction in Taiwan does not automatically allow a court to order a Hong Kong resident’s deportation under Article 95 of the Criminal Code. However, separate immigration proceedings may still require the person to leave Taiwan. 💡Foreign nationals and Hong Kong or Macau residents facing criminal charges in Taiwan often worry about more than imprisonment. They may also ask whether a conviction will affect their residence permit or result in deportation after servin

Private messages on dating apps and social media can lead to serious legal consequences when sexual images involve someone under 18. In Taiwan, possessing, sharing or inducing the production of sexual images involving children or adolescents may constitute an offense under the Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act. However, receiving an unsolicited file does not automatically establish criminal liability. The nature of the material, the recipient’s knowledge and

Many people begin looking for legal information only after receiving a police notice, being required to provide a urine sample, being served with a search warrant, or learning that a family member has been taken to a police station in connection with an amphetamine investigation. Common questions include: “How is amphetamine classified under Taiwan’s drug laws?” “What is the penalty for possessing amphetamine?” “What happens if I possess 20 grams?” “Will a first-time offender

Receiving a notice from Taiwan’s Women and Children Protection Police Unit (婦幼警察隊) can be unsettling, particularly if it concerns sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact or child sexual exploitation. You may feel tempted to contact the complainant immediately, delete embarrassing messages or attend questioning without preparation. These reactions can complicate the investigation and make important evidence harder to assess.A police notice is not a finding of guilt. Your

No. If your bank account has been flagged in connection with a fraud investigation, that does not automatically mean you will be prosecuted. Prosecutors must examine how another person obtained or used the account, what you knew at the time, and whether you took part in moving the money. 💡In Taiwan, mule account is a common description for an account used to receive or transfer funds for someone else. It is not the name of a single criminal offense. Depending on the evidence

“If both parties signed a sexual consent agreement beforehand, does that prevent criminal liability?” “What if the other person previously agreed but later said they no longer consented?” These questions frequently arise in intimate relationships, online dating, BDSM or other non-traditional sexual activities, and cases involving intimate images. In a widely reported case from Chiayi, a man required a woman to sign an agreement containing provisions involving obedience, humil

People undergoing addiction treatment, conditional deferred prosecution, probation supervision, or regular drug testing may worry that taking cold or cough medicine could cause a positive urine test. Some cough medicines contain codeine. After codeine enters the body, part of it may be metabolized into morphine. As a result, a urine test may detect both codeine and morphine, creating questions about whether the result came from lawful medication or the use of heroin or anothe