Frequently Asked Questions

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Is it useful to hire a lawyer after being granted bail pending trial following the approval of the arrest warrant?

After the approval of the arrest, one can still apply for bail pending trial: one can apply to the procuratorial organ for a review of the necessity of detention or apply for a change of coercive measures. Lawyers can strive for it by meeting and verifying, and arguing that there is no social danger. However, it is more difficult than before the approval of the arrest.

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What should a company do after receiving a complaint letter?

When a company receives a report, it should first secure the evidence and conduct a careful assessment before deciding whether to handle the matter internally or report it to the authorities. The investigation must not infringe on employees' rights or retaliate against the whistleblower. If a crime is suspected, the case should be reported to the authorities in accordance with the law.

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What are the stages of criminal defense?

Criminal defense can be divided into three stages: investigation, review and prosecution, and trial. In the investigation stage, lawyers can meet with clients and apply for bail; in the review and prosecution stage, they can review the case files and put forward defense opinions; in the trial stage, they can appear in court to defend clients and hire lawyers as soon as possible after being detaine...

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How important is it to exclude illegal evidence in criminal defense?

The exclusion of illegal evidence is a key defense procedure in criminal cases. According to Article 56 of the Criminal Procedure Law, evidence collected by illegal methods such as torture to extract confessions shall be excluded. Applications for the exclusion of such evidence can be made at pretrial conferences or during trials.

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What does being criminally detained mean?

Criminal detention is a criminal coercive measure rather than a criminal punishment, and it does not constitute a crime. After criminal detention, the suspect may be granted bail pending trial, reported for arrest, or released. The maximum period of detention generally does not exceed 37 days.

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What is the statute of limitations for inheritance disputes?

The statute of limitations for inheritance disputes is generally three years, calculated from the date when the claimant knows or should have known that his rights have been infringed and the obligee's identity has been revealed. The maximum statute of limitations is 20 years. The donee must express his acceptance of the gift within 60 days after he knows about the gift.

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24 2026-10

How to inherit the balance of a personal pension account?

The balance in the personal account of the pension insurance is part of the estate and can be inherited according to law, but the balance in the pooled account cannot be inherited. Family members should apply to the social security agency with materials such as the death certificate and other relevant documents. It is important to distinguish this from the pensions and funeral expenses.

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Will losing the right to inherit occur if one intentionally kills the decedent?

Intentionally killing the heir results in the loss of his/her right of inheritance according to law, and the leniency system is not applicable. Both completed and attempted acts may constitute a crime, except for self-defense. Generally, the heir's children cannot inherit on behalf of him/her, and the determination of the crime shall be based on the findings of the criminal investigation.

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Under what circumstances will one lose the right of inheritance?

Article 1125 of the Civil Code stipulates five circumstances in which the right of inheritance is lost: intentional homicide, killing other heirs for the purpose of inheriting property, abandonment and abuse of heirs in serious circumstances, forgery and alteration of wills in serious circumstances, and fraud and coercion to interfere with wills. The latter three circumstances may be excused.

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How is the statute of limitations for the heir's debts calculated?

The statute of limitations for the debt of the heir is three years, starting from the time when the heir knows or should have known that his rights have been infringed and the obligee has been identified. If the creditor claims against the heir or the heir agrees to perform the obligation, etc., the statute of limitations will be interrupted. The maximum protection period is 20 years.

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If the inheritance is not enough to pay off the debts, do the heirs need to make up the difference?

When the inheritance is insufficient to settle the debts, the heirs have no legal obligation to make up the shortage, and the settlement shall be limited to the actual value of the inheritance. Giving up the inheritance can exempt them from liability but subject to certain restrictions. Voluntary settlement of the debts cannot be revoked, and the co-heirs shall share the debts in proportion to the...

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