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29 2026-9

What losses are included in the compensation for illegal forced demolition?

The compensation for illegal forced demolition includes losses such as the value of the house, the items in the house, temporary relocation, suspension of production and business, and interest; according to Article 36 of the State Compensation Law, if the house can be restored to its original state, it shall be restored; if not, compensation shall be paid.

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29 2026-9

After the arable land is confiscated, what should farmers do if they have no land left?

When cultivated land is expropriated, the owners should be compensated with land compensation fees, resettlement assistance fees, and compensation for housing and seedlings, and be provided with social security arrangements. If the compensation is not in place or the procedures are illegal, the owners can seek protection through information disclosure, reconsideration, and litigation.

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29 2026-9

Can I sue if the land expropriation process is illegal?

The land expropriation without announcement, without a hearing, expropriation before approval, or forced demolition in violation of procedures are all procedural violations. The expropriated persons can file for reconsideration within 60 days or bring an administrative lawsuit within six months to request the revocation of the expropriation decision or a declaration of its illegality.

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29 2026-9

How long does it take to approve the arrest after criminal detention?

Generally, the request for approval of arrest shall be submitted within 3 days after criminal detention. In special cases, the period may be extended by 1 to 4 days, and for those who have committed multiple crimes or formed gangs, the period may be extended to 30 days. The procuratorate shall make a decision within 7 days, with a maximum period of 37 days. During the investigation stage, efforts ...

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29 2026-9

What is the complete process of criminal defense?

Criminal defense can be divided into three stages: investigation, review of prosecution, and trial: meeting to obtain bail, reviewing the case file and communicating with the client, and defending in court; according to Articles 34, 40, and 187 of the Criminal Procedure Law, lawyers can get involved in the investigation stage.

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29 2026-9

What can a lawyer do after a person is detained criminally?

After being detained in custody, the lawyer can meet with the client, understand the case, apply for bail, and file appeals and complaints; the lawyer can intervene in accordance with Articles 34, 67, and 75 of the Criminal Procedure Law to seize the golden period of 37 days.

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29 2026-9

What should family members do during the period of criminal detention?

During the period of criminal detention, family members should hire a lawyer as soon as possible to meet with the detainee, understand the suspected charges and the detention facility, prepare daily necessities, never destroy or falsify evidence, and pay attention to the detention period and the notification documents.

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29 2026-9

What should I do if the public security organ refuses to accept my criminal complaint?

If the public security organ refuses to file a case, the victim can first apply for a reconsideration and request a review by a higher authority. If the public security organ should file a case but refuses to do so, the victim can apply to the procuratorate for supervision of the case filing. Once the procuratorate notifies the public security organ to file a case, the public security organ must d...

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29 2026-9

How to prevent a will from being invalid?

To prevent a will from being invalid, it is necessary to adhere to three fundamental principles: the testator must sign and date the will by himself/herself, the witnesses must be independent, and the will must only dispose of personal property while reserving the required portion.

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