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  • Regulations, Art. 16During an investigation, an employer must give the parties a chance to state their views and defend themselves.
  • Acceptance decisionThe employer must decide whether to accept a complaint within 10 working days after receipt and give written notice (Regulations, Art. 10).
  • Review requestA party dissatisfied with the decision may request a review in writing within 30 days starting the day after receiving written notice, once per matter (Regulations, Art. 22).
  • Criminal Procedure, Art. 245Defense counsel may attend questioning and state an opinion, subject to statutory restrictions.

Taichung civil and criminal · workplace bullying · Attorney Hsu Chia-ChunWorkplace bullying
now has a legal definition.

Effective July 1, 2026 · Workplace bullying rules · Employer investigations

During a workplace bullying investigation, the employer must let you give your side and answer the allegations (Workplace Bullying Prevention Measures Regulations, Art. 16). When you are questioned as a defendant, you must also be given a chance to respond to the suspected offense (Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 96). Understand the procedure before speaking.

Request a consultation with Attorney HsuReview workplace bullying procedure

Corporate HR or legal team: a complaint arrived →Police asked me to come in →I received a prosecutor's summons →I want to file a complaint →

Why consult Attorney Hsu?His published practice includes civil litigation, criminal defense, and employer workplace bullying investigations. He has worked in a life insurer’s compliance division. You can discuss the procedure, preparation and fees before deciding whether to retain counsel.

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View education and experienceOfficial law firm profile ↗

Education
LL.B., National Taipei University
Experience
Compliance division of a life insurer
Practice
Civil · Criminal · North District, Taichung
Attorney Hsu Chia-Chun
Attorney Hsu Chia-ChunLaw firm昊鼎國際法律事務所 臺中所Main practiceCivil litigation · Criminal defense · Workplace bullying investigations
Civil matters

Civil and family matters, handled together

Depending on the nature of the dispute and its current stage, we organize the documents and confirm whether negotiation, mediation or litigation fits.

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Construction and consumer disputes

Construction contract performance, Government Procurement Act and Consumer Protection Act matters.

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Payment orders and contract documents

Non-contentious proceedings, contract drafting and attorney letters.

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Entrance and steps of the Taiwan Taichung District Court

Before you speak,

understand the process.

Representation during questioningMeet with counsel before police or prosecutors question you. Your attorney can sit beside you during questioning; you do not have to face it alone.Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 245: counsel may attend and state an opinion, subject to statutory restrictions.What to know before questioning →
Taiwan Taichung District Court · Taichung Judicial Complex
  • Statutory referencesLegal guides identify article numbers, link to Taiwan’s Laws and Regulations Database, and show update dates.
  • Conflict checks before taking a caseCounsel does not represent a complainant and the respondent or employer in the same matter.
  • No case outcomes or success ratesOutcomes depend on facts and evidence; this website makes no guarantee.
Criminal procedure map

What stage are you at?

The accused and the complainant follow different paths. Choose where you are now for a guide based on Taiwan's Code of Criminal Procedure.

Defendant or suspectAfter receiving a noticeA minor's case: juvenile procedure →

  1. 1Police questioningBefore questioning, authorities must explain the alleged offense, the right to remain silent, and the right to choose counsel (Arts. 95, 100-2).Rights after arrest →Search and seizure →Foreign nationals: interpreters and representative offices →
  2. 2Prosecutor's investigationCounsel may attend, take notes, and state an opinion (Art. 245(2)).Received a witness summons →Departure restriction →Can a foreign visitor leave on time? →
  3. ?Pretrial detention review, if applicableA judge must question the defendant; pretrial detention requires serious suspicion, a statutory ground and necessity (Art. 101(1)). Counsel must be appointed at the investigation-stage pretrial detention review if none is retained (Art. 31-1).
  4. 3End of investigationIndictment, non-prosecution, or deferred prosecution (Arts. 251–253-1).What is deferred prosecution? →
  5. 4TrialOrdinary trial, summary judgment, or negotiated judgment.Will it leave a record? →Foreign nationals: residence and deportation →
  6. 5AppealGenerally within 20 days after service of the judgment (Art. 349).

Complainant or victimConsidering a complaint

  1. 1File a complaintFor complaint-only offenses, within six months after learning the offender's identity (Art. 237); submit in writing or orally to a prosecutor or judicial police officer (Art. 242).Can settlement change the outcome? →Foreign victims: interpretation and compensation →
  2. 2Prosecutor's investigationPossible indictment, non-prosecution, or deferred prosecution (Arts. 251–253-1).
  3. 3Request reconsiderationA complainant may request reconsideration in writing within 10 days after receiving a non-prosecution or deferred-prosecution disposition. Prior consent to a disposition under Art. 253 or 253-1 bars the request (Art. 256(1)).
  4. 4Withdraw a complaintFor a complaint-only offense, before the end of first-instance arguments; it cannot be filed again after withdrawal (Art. 238).

This is a general path. Individual cases vary, and pretrial detention review does not occur in every case. These guides are general information, not individual legal advice.

Common cases

Common criminal matters

Offense elements, procedures, and practical issues under Taiwan law. Every case turns on its particular facts.

All guides
My bank account was used in a scamMoney Laundering Control Act, Art. 22; aiding fraud; flagged accounts I was recruited as a scam courierAggravated fraud, money laundering, and amount-based penalties Driving under the influenceThe 0.25 threshold, deferred prosecution, and fine conversion Negligent injury in a traffic collisionComplaint deadline, investigation, mediation, and settlement Bodily injuryComplaint period, settlement, withdrawal; Criminal Code Art. 277 Public insult or defamationComplaint period and Constitutional Court judgment No. 3 Drug offensesPossession, use, and deferred prosecution with treatment Accused of a sexual offense or harassmentRights and procedure during investigation Domestic violence protection ordersDomestic violence offenses and violating an order Stalking or harassmentProtection orders and offenses under the Stalking and Harassment Prevention Act Theft, snatching or robbery?Elements and penalties under Taiwan criminal law Foreign student or worker recruited as a scam courierCriminal liability, residence and work-permit consequences Foreign spouse facing domestic violenceMultilingual help, residence after divorce and legal aid Threats and extortionSafety, property demands and workplace conflicts Covert recording or image sharingSexual privacy and fabricated-image offenses An employee misused company fundsBusiness embezzlement or breach of trust? Document forgeryPrivate and public documents; false entries by a public official
Victims

Victims also have procedural protections

Taiwan law provides for confidentiality, accompaniment, participation in proceedings, and compensation. Learn what may apply to you.

Sexual assault · Sexual harassment

What protections are available?

Confidentiality, support during questioning, and reducing repeated statements.

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Fraud victims

How can I recover stolen money?

Criminal complaints, civil claims attached to criminal proceedings, and provisional attachment.

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Crime victims

Participation and compensation

Participation in criminal proceedings, accompaniment, and victim compensation.

Read the guide

More victim guides: First steps after investment fraud · Is an unpaid loan fraud? · What to do after sexual harassment · Domestic violence orders · Stalking and harassment

If you face violence or an immediate threat, call 110. For domestic violence, sexual assault, or sexual harassment support, call the 113 Protection Hotline.

Working with counsel

From notice to resolution, prepare at each step

Attorney Hsu’s practice approach is to listen carefully, understand the full sequence of events, choose the most favorable litigation strategy, and put the client’s best interests first.

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Bring to your consultation if available
  1. Written notice from a company or authority
  2. A dated timeline of events
  3. Relevant messages, email, meeting notes, or work records

It is all right if you do not have these yet. Start with a conversation.

Organize a timeline

  1. STEP 1Initial consultation and facts

    Review the notice, your role, and deadlines. Arrange events by date and separate what you remember from what you infer.

  2. STEP 2Procedure and risk assessment

    Consider how an internal investigation and possible criminal or civil proceedings interact; identify relevant facts and documents.

  3. STEP 3Preparation and representation

    Prepare for an interview. If police or prosecutors are involved, meet before questioning and attend with counsel.

  4. STEP 4After a decision

    Review the decision and procedure; consider a written request for review (generally within 30 days and once only) or other remedies.

Deciding when to consult

When should you speak to an attorney, and what happens first?

These procedural signposts may help you decide what to do now and what an initial consultation with Attorney Hsu involves.

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Consider consulting before responding in these situations

  • 1
    Police or prosecutors have contacted youCounsel may attend questioning and state an opinion. A meeting beforehand can clarify your rights and key facts.Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 245
  • 2
    Your employer has scheduled an investigation interviewPrepare a timeline and your wording. The employer must audio- or video-record the interview and keep a written record; you may not make your own recording.Workplace Bullying Prevention Measures Regulations, Art. 16
  • 3
    Someone threatens to file a complaint, or you may file oneSome offenses, including public insult and defamation, require a complaint within six months of learning the offender’s identity.Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 237
  • 4
    You received a workplace complaint decisionA dissatisfied party may request a written review within 30 days, once only. Procedural errors and new evidence may matter.Workplace Bullying Prevention Measures Regulations, Art. 22

Your first consultation

  1. 01
    Conflict checkBefore discussing case details, Attorney Hsu checks for representation of an opposing party in the same matter.
  2. 02
    Your accountGo through events by date, separating recollection from assumptions. Documents are helpful but not required to begin.
  3. 03
    Procedure and optionsDiscuss internal, criminal, and civil procedures and their deadlines. No outcome is guaranteed.
  4. 04
    Fees and representationFees and representation terms are explained during consultation. You decide whether to hire counsel; consultation alone does not create representation.Legal aid and criminal lawyer fees →

Consultations are covered by the attorney confidentiality duties that apply under Taiwan law. For immediate violence or threats, call 110.

Consultation

Talk before giving your account.

Bring any notice and timeline you have. If you have neither, you can still start with a conversation.

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Attorney Hsu conducts a conflict check before accepting a matter and does not represent opposing parties in the same matter.

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