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Taiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act — appeal dismissed (上訴駁回), acquittal (無罪) affirmed

Acquittal (無罪) affirmed
Handling attorney:謝政翰、林宗諺
Case Overview

Under the appellate judgment caption «Defendant violation of Taiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act», the prosecutor appealed the acquittal (無罪); the court dismissed the appeal (上訴駁回) and affirmed acquittal (無罪).

Background

The first page lists appointed counsel Attorneys 謝政翰 and 林宗諺. The prosecutor appealed the trial acquittal (無罪); defense noted the defendant said cards were «too private, too dangerous», showing lack of intent.

Defense Strategy

Our attorneys argued on appeal that the file could not prove knowing participation in money laundering.

Key Issues
  • May appellate court re-find facts?
  • Can communications prove intent?
Legal Basis & Argument

Taiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act; Taiwan Code of Criminal Procedure appellate procedure.

Verdict

The court dismissed the prosecutor's appeal (上訴駁回) and affirmed the acquittal (無罪).

Judgment (personal data redacted)
Judgment (personal data redacted)
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* Personal data such as names and ID numbers in this Judgment (personal data redacted) has been redacted in accordance with Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act * Document images are official Traditional Chinese legal papers; the original text controls.

Related Tags

Taiwan Anti-Money Laundering ActAppeal dismissed (上訴駁回)Acquittal (無罪)
Handling Attorneys

謝政翰

Managing Attorney

Criminal defenseFinancial crimesCivil–criminal crossover disputes

林宗諺

Attorney

Criminal defenseFraud casesDrug casesTaiwan Anti-Money Laundering Act

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