Such a serious incident, along with the fact that the sentence for young people under the age of 18 can be reduced by half according to the Criminal Code, triggered a public outcry. According to Article 276 of the Criminal Code, the maximum penalty for a negligent death is five years in prison. The Criminal Code is meant to protect our social norms and is the last line of defense for fairness and justice. When it comes to juvenile criminal trials, Taiwan’s Criminal Code has long been based on German law. The juvenile criminal court would be the first to establish expert participation in trials.
