Practice Notes & Legal Explainers
Courtroom experience turned into readable legal knowledge — helping clients and families understand criminal procedure and act on the moments that matter.
The Critical 37 Days After a Criminal Detention: What Families Should Do
From detention to arrest approval can take up to about 37 days. Every step in this window can shape the case — here is what families should, and should not, do.
Contract Fraud or Civil Deceit? The Most Critical Line in Criminal-Civil Crossover
A contract signed and not performed — why does one person face criminal liability and another only civil damages? The pivot is whether there was an "intent to illegally possess."
Criminal-First or Parallel Tracks? Procedure in Criminal-Civil Crossover Cases
When the same facts give rise to both criminal and civil issues, which track goes first? The choice shapes proof, asset recovery, and the final result.
Bail Pending Trial Does Not Mean the Case Is Over: What Families Need to Understand
Bail pending trial is important, but it does not mean a criminal case is over. This article explains what bail really means, common family misunderstandings, and the practical defense steps that matter afterward.
Can Corporate Compliance Get You a Non-Prosecution? A Practical Guide to China's Compliance-Based Deferred Prosecution
In recent years, Chinese prosecutors have piloted compliance-based non-prosecution for companies under investigation, offering business owners an alternative path. What legal outcomes can compliance achieve? Which cases qualify? This article provides a practical breakdown.
Police Won't Open a Case? What Crime Victims Can Do When Facing a Refusal to Investigate
After suffering fraud, embezzlement, or assault, many victims in China find their police reports result in a refusal to open a case. This article explains how to prepare an effective criminal report, the legal remedies available, and how to maximize the chances of successful case filing.
Why Is Illegal Business Operations Called a Catch-All Crime: Defense Strategies That Work
China's Illegal Business Operations offense is notorious as a catch-all crime due to its blanket clause. This article analyzes its elements, judicial interpretation boundaries, and practical defense strategies.
Does Diverting Former Employer's Lost Customers Constitute Embezzlement? — Defense Practice in a Non-Prosecution Case
A course consultant started a competing business targeting customers who had already decided not to renew with the former employer. Does this constitute embezzlement? This article analyzes a non-prosecution case from Pengjiang District, Jiangmen, examining key issues including whether customer relationships qualify as 'company property', the monetary threshold, and layered defense strategies.
Illegal Evidence Exclusion in Criminal Cases: The Sharpest Procedural Blade in a Defense Lawyer's Arsenal
Illegal evidence exclusion is one of the most potent procedural weapons in criminal defense. From coerced confessions to unlawful searches, understanding what evidence can be excluded and how to initiate the process can decisively impact the outcome of a case.
Unhappy with the First-Instance Verdict? A Practical Guide to Criminal Appeals in China
You only have 10 days to appeal after a first-instance criminal verdict. This guide covers appeal conditions, deadlines, trial formats, and realistic expectations for defendants and families.
Why Hire a Lawyer After Confessing? How Sentencing Defense Can Secure the Lightest Penalty
Pleading guilty does not mean giving up your defense rights. Sentencing defense is an often-overlooked yet critical phase in criminal proceedings — it determines how long a defendant serves and whether probation is attainable. This article examines key strategies and practical insights.
Can a Criminal Case Recover All Losses at Once? The Real Scope of Compensation in Incidental Civil Actions
In criminal cases, not every loss item can be awarded through an incidental civil judgment. This article explains the compensation boundary, key exceptions, and practical choices for victims and families.
When Does Unpaid Debt Become Criminal Fraud? The Legal Boundary Between Private Lending and the Crime of Fraud
When a debtor fails to repay a loan, can the creditor file a criminal complaint too? This article systematically analyzes the core boundary between private lending and criminal fraud, helping both creditors and debtors identify legal risks.
What Does Non-Prosecution Really Mean? A Deep Dive into China's Prosecutorial Non-Prosecution System
Non-prosecution is one way a criminal case can end at the prosecutorial stage, but different types carry vastly different legal meanings. This article systematically explains statutory, discretionary, evidence-insufficient, and conditional non-prosecution, their conditions, legal consequences, and practical implications for both defendants and victims.
Illegal Fundraising: The Life-or-Death Line Between Unlawful Deposit-Taking and Fundraising Fraud
Both involve raising money from the public, yet one carries three years and the other life imprisonment. This article explains the decisive line between unlawful deposit-taking and fundraising fraud, and the key defense strategies.
Can a Lawsuit Land You in Prison? The Red Lines and Defense Space of the Crime of False Litigation
The crime of false litigation is a hotspot where civil and criminal law collide: a forged IOU or a staged lawsuit can escalate a civil dispute into a crime. This article clarifies its elements, difficulties, and defense space.
Jiangmen Lawyers Association Holds 2026 Criminal Defense Training
On April 27, 2026, the Jiangmen Lawyers Association held a specialized criminal defense training for nearly a hundred young lawyers, focusing on first- and second-instance practice. Lawyer Huo Jun was among the keynote speakers.
The Crime of Money Laundering: Why "Just Helping Move Some Money" Can Land You in Prison
Since "self-laundering" was criminalized in 2021, money laundering has moved from distant financial mega-cases into ordinary life. This article explains the boundaries of the offense, common risks, and the space for defense.
The Crime of Falsely Issuing VAT Invoices: Why You Can Face Heavy Sentences Even Without Evading Tax
Falsely issuing VAT invoices carries heavy penalties and complex criteria. Many business owners only realize that practices like routing invoices or affiliated invoicing cross a criminal red line after arrest. This article explains the elements, common misconceptions, and defense space.
Admitting Guilt for Leniency: Five Things You Must Understand Before You Sign
Admitting guilt can earn leniency, but leniency is not acquittal. Five key questions defendants and families must resolve before signing the affidavit.
Can You Still Get Out After Arrest? Detention Necessity Review, the Remedy Families Most Often Overlook
Many families believe that once arrest is approved, nothing can be done until trial. In fact, detention is not set in stone: prosecutors have a duty to review whether continued custody is necessary, and eligible defendants may be released on bail or residential surveillance. This article explains this frequently overlooked remedy.
Renting Out a Bank Card Made You an Accomplice? The Red Lines and Defense Space of the Crime of Aiding Cybercrime
Why can lending a bank card, helping transfer funds, or providing a QR code lead to criminal liability for aiding cybercrime? This article explains the core boundaries of this high-frequency offense, from the 'knowingly' standard to defense strategies.
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