Legal Information

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

24 2026-9

Are illegal buildings always demolished? Is there any compensation?

Illegal buildings do not necessarily have to be demolished: those that can be rectified must be rectified within the prescribed time limit (Article 64 of the Urban and Rural Planning Law); forced demolitions must be announced in accordance with Article 44 of the Administrative Enforcement Law and allow a period for litigation; and those whose procedures are illegal may receive state compensation.

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24 2026-9

How is the social security resettlement fee calculated for land expropriation?

The land expropriation and social security resettlement expenses shall be arranged in full accordance with Article 48 of the Land Management Law and used specifically for insurance subsidies. The standards shall be implemented in accordance with the provincial-level measures. If the measures are not implemented, the parties concerned may claim the performance of duties, seek administrative reconsi...

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24 2026-9

Can the purchase quotas for relocation housing be transferred?

The resettlement housing quotas are personal and exclusive, and the transfer agreement may be invalid according to Articles 146 and 153 of the Civil Code. After being declared invalid, the quota payment and interest must be returned. Real case: The court confirmed that the resettled people have the right to live and use the resettlement housing.

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24 2026-9

Can a bail pending trial lawyer guarantee the success of obtaining bail?

A lawyer cannot guarantee successful bail: whether bail is granted is decided by the case-handling organ in accordance with Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law. The 37 days after criminal detention are the golden period. In real cases, the client was granted bail within the detention period and 30 days after the detention period expired.

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24 2026-9

Which law firms offer criminal compliance services?

There are three key points to consider when selecting a criminal law firm: criminal defense and experience in corporate crime cases, investigation checklists and the ability to implement systems, and compliance rectification and defense coordination after being involved in a case. According to Article 30 of the Criminal Law, the double punishment system for corporate crimes applies, so it's better...

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24 2026-9

After pleading guilty and accepting the punishment, can one still appeal?

After pleading guilty and accepting the punishment, one can appeal: According to Article 227 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the right to appeal is not affected, and the appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the day after the judgment is served; only the defendant may appeal without being subject to additional punishment, but the procuratorate may file a counter-appeal. Before appealing, the ri...

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24 2026-9

Is it useful to hire a lawyer for bail pending trial?

It's useful to hire a lawyer when applying for bail pending trial: lawyers can meet with clients, evaluate the bail conditions according to Article 67, and submit legal opinions. The first 37 days after criminal detention are the golden period. In real cases, clients were granted bail after about 25 days of criminal detention.

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24 2026-9

Do I need to hire a lawyer to appeal a criminal case?

Criminal appeals can be filed on one's own initiative, but a retrial must meet the five conditions set forth in Article 253 of the Criminal Procedure Law; the appeal does not suspend the execution of the judgment, and lawyers reviewing the case files and summarizing the errors can more easily promote a retrial.

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24 2026-9

How long does it usually take to approve bail pending trial?

According to Article 97 of the Criminal Procedure Law, a decision on the application for bail pending trial shall be made within three days. In practice, the application is usually approved within 10 to 30 days. It is most advantageous to apply for bail within 37 days after being detained in criminal custody.

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24 2026-9

How long is the usual sentence for the crime of aiding and abetting?

The crime of aiding and abetting is generally punished by fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention, and may also be fined or given a single fine; if the amount of payment and settlement is more than 200,000 yuan, it constitutes a serious circumstance. First-time offenders who return the illicit proceeds and admit their guilt and accept the punishment may be eligib...

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24 2026-9

What is the difference between unit bribery and individual bribery?

The difference between unit bribery and individual bribery lies in the subject and ownership of the benefits. For individual bribery, the maximum penalty under Article 389 of the Criminal Law is life imprisonment; for unit bribery, the unit will be fined according to Article 393, and the responsible person will be sentenced to a maximum of ten years in prison.

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24 2026-9

How to apply for a review of the necessity of detention?

According to Article 93 of the Criminal Procedure Law, after being arrested, the person involved, their close relatives, and their defense attorneys may apply to the procuratorate for a review of the necessity of detention. If it is not necessary to continue the detention, the procuratorate shall recommend the release of the person involved or the modification of the compulsory measures, and provi...

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