When foreign nationals face criminal allegations in China, we offer bilingual legal representation throughout detention, investigation, and trial stages. Our team interprets Chinese criminal law, safeguards clients’ procedural rights, and strategizes defenses for economic crimes, drug offenses, or traffic violations.
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Drug smuggling by Vietnamese students
In March 2024, when entering China，a Vietnamese student was detained by Chinese customs authorities upon entry into China after narcotics were discovered concealed in his luggage. Appraised by professionals，the substances constituted a significant quantity of illegal drugs,so this student was suspected of drug smuggling. The student’s family engaged Chinese lawyers who promptly initiated investigations by meeting with the criminal suspect many times to ascertain case details, reviewing evidence files, and analyzing the legal basis for the charges. The defense team systematically evaluated the admissibility of evidence, including the chain of custody for the seized narcotics and compliance with procedural norms during customs inspection.
During trial proceedings, defense counsel argued that while the facts were undisputed, mitigating factors such as the suspect’s cooperative demeanor, lack of prior criminal history, and potential lack of awareness regarding the severity of drug-related offenses should be considered. The court ultimately rendered a judgment balancing China’s stringent stance on drug crimes with Legal litigation rights of foreign criminal suspects.
Drug smuggling by Vietnamese students
In March 2024, when entering China，a Vietnamese student was detained by Chinese customs authorities upon entry into China after narcotics were discovered concealed in his luggage. Appraised by professionals，the substances constituted a significant quantity of illegal drugs,so this student was suspected of drug smuggling. The student’s family engaged Chinese lawyers who promptly initiated investigations by meeting with the criminal suspect many times to ascertain case details, reviewing evidence files, and analyzing the legal basis for the charges. The defense team systematically evaluated the admissibility of evidence, including the chain of custody for the seized narcotics and compliance with procedural norms during customs inspection.
During trial proceedings, defense counsel argued that while the facts were undisputed, mitigating factors such as the suspect’s cooperative demeanor, lack of prior criminal history, and potential lack of awareness regarding the severity of drug-related offenses should be considered. The court ultimately rendered a judgment balancing China’s stringent stance on drug crimes with Legal litigation rights of foreign criminal suspects.
