Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent case, a man surnamed Lin claimed his bank card was lost and was subsequently acquitted by the Hsinchu District Court of aiding fraud and money laundering charges. The court emphasized the core democratic values of 'better to let go by accident than to wrong any individual deliberately,' leading to the acquittal. The court's unusual 'addendum' advised prosecutors and judges to avoid hasty prosecution or establishing crimes, warning of an influx of similar cases if caution is not exercised. The verdict has sparked discussions in the legal community, with the victim and the Hsinchu District Prosecutor's Office appealing to the High Court.
Source: YAHOO