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Settlement Money in Criminal Cases

Compensation paid by the offender to the victim in criminal cases, significantly influencing prosecution and sentencing decisions.

Statute Reference

刑訴法248条（起訴便宜主義）

Related Terms

Indictment / ProsecutionSettlement / Out-of-court AgreementBail

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