Offenses Against Liberty
Defense in liberty-related cases, including false imprisonment, deprivation of freedom of movement, extortion by intimidation, intimidation endangering safety, coercion, and invasion of privacy.
Offenses Against Liberty: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a debt-collection message or words said in anger constitute intimidation?
Criminal intimidation requires threatening harm to life, body, freedom, reputation, or property in a way that endangers the victim's safety. Whether heated words or the exercise of legitimate rights crosses that line leaves real room for defense.
What distinguishes extortion from intimidation?
Extortion additionally requires an intent of unlawful gain and causing the victim to hand over property, with heavier penalties. If you were collecting a genuinely existing debt, the intent element may be missing and the charge can be contested.
What are the legal consequences of a stalking accusation?
Under the Stalking and Harassment Prevention Act, repeated and persistent stalking is punishable, and written cautions or protection orders may be issued. Whether the conduct meets elements such as "repeated and persistent" should be examined by a lawyer against the specific evidence.
Related Case Results
Selected case results in Offenses Against Liberty
Decision of Non-Prosecution (personal data redacted)
Under the non-prosecution (不起訴) decision caption «Offenses against liberty and related counts», we defended against intimidation and extortion-by-intimidation allegations and obtained non-prosecution (不起訴).
Handling attorney:謝政翰
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