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Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-9

Can hiring a lawyer help increase the compensation during the renovation of shantytowns?

If the compensation decision is mainly based on insufficient evidence or procedural violations, the party concerned may apply for its revocation. For example, in a certain shantytown renovation case, the evaluation form was not delivered for confirmation. According to Article 70 of the Administrative Procedure Law, the court revoked the compensation decision and ordered the authority to make a new...

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24 2026-9

How are attorney fees charged at different stages of criminal defense?

Criminal defense is usually billed in stages, including investigation, review of prosecution, and trial. During the investigation stage, if a lawyer is hired, they may strive to secure bail for the client. In a certain case, the lawyer met with the client and submitted a legal opinion, and successfully secured bail pending trial after 25 days of criminal detention.

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24 2026-9

Which authority should criminal charges be filed with?

For ordinary criminal offenses, complaints can be lodged with the public security organ at the place where the crime occurred. For crimes committed by judicial personnel, complaints can be lodged with the procuratorate. For official crimes, reports can be made to the supervision committee. The jurisdiction shall be determined in accordance with Articles 110 and 19 of the Criminal Procedure Law.

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24 2026-9

What should I do if my defense of innocence fails in the first-instance trial?

If the defense of not guilty fails in the first instance, an appeal can be filed within 10 days from the day after receiving the judgment. The second instance focuses on evidence and procedural issues. After the judgment takes effect, an appeal can also be filed in accordance with Article 252 of the Criminal Procedure Law, and the appellant will not be subject to additional punishment.

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24 2026-9

What is the process for filing a criminal charge?

The four steps of criminal prosecution are: fixing evidence, writing a complaint, submitting it to the public security organ, and reviewing and filing a case; in accordance with Articles 110 and 112 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the complaint case was accepted on the same day and filed within three weeks.

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24 2026-9

How can criminal compliance help enterprises avoid criminal penalties?

Criminal compliance involves both preventive measures and responses after the fact: first, conduct a criminal risk assessment for business models, funds, and invoices; after being involved in criminal cases, one can strive for non-prosecution or lenient punishment through plea bargaining and compliance rectification, and bail can be approved within 30 days at the earliest.

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24 2026-9

Which are the well-known criminal law firms in China?

When choosing a criminal law firm, consider its areas of expertise, track record of major cases, team's case-handling experience, and fee structure. Henglue's criminal defense team has a track record of securing death sentences in intentional homicide cases and filing charges within three weeks of receiving a case. It is recommended to first conduct a face-to-face consultation and assessment befor...

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24 2026-9

After being granted bail pending trial, will I still be imprisoned and sentenced to prison?

Being granted bail does not mean that the case is over: according to Article 79 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the maximum period of bail is 12 months, and the case will proceed as usual; if the defendant violates the obligations set forth in Article 71, they may be arrested; whether to sentence the defendant will depend on the facts and evidence, and the defendant may strive to obtain a non-prose...

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24 2026-9

What is the process of handling a criminal case?

A criminal case goes through three stages: investigation, review and prosecution, and trial. The maximum duration of criminal detention to approval of arrest is 37 days, the average duration of investigation and detention is two months, the average duration of review and prosecution is one month, and the average duration of first-instance trial is two to three months. Key points should be addresse...

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24 2026-9

Can a daughter who has married inherit her parents' estate?

Yes. According to Article 1126 of the Civil Code, the right of inheritance is equal for men and women, and children are all the first-order heirs according to Article 1127; those who fulfill their main obligation of supporting their parents can receive a larger share according to Article 1130, and the litigation fees shall be paid in accordance with the amount of the subject matter.

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24 2026-9

How can a will be validly established?

A handwritten will, written by the testator himself, signed, and dated with the date and month is valid; for a printed will, two witnesses are required. According to Articles 1134 to 1143 of the Civil Code, it is necessary to check the requirements to avoid formal defects that may lead to the invalidation of the will.

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24 2026-9

How is the distribution ratio of the inheritance in statutory succession determined?

In principle, heirs in the same order shall distribute the inheritance equally (Article 1130 of the Civil Code): those who fulfill their main obligation of supporting the deceased may receive a larger share, while those who fail to fulfill their obligation shall receive a smaller share; first, the spouse's share shall be extracted, and the remaining part shall constitute the inheritance.

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