Criminal

Compilation of Guiding Documents in the Field of Criminal Law in 2020 in Vietnam
12:15, 10/07/2024
To serve criminal investigation work up to criminal litigation in Vietnam, there will be legislative documents regulating such as the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments, and Law on Organization of Criminal Investigation Agencies. Hereinafter, Lawnet would like to summarize the effective guiding documents of the aforementioned legislative documents up to the present time in the article below.

Acts Considered as Sexual Harassment in the Workplace from January 01, 2021
11:53, 10/07/2024
Draft Decree stipulating policies for female workers and ensuring gender equality is currently being submitted for public comments online. It is noteworthy that this Draft provides detailed regulations on behaviors considered sexual harassment in the workplace.

Summary of Clarifications on 43 Issues in Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Matters by the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam
11:30, 10/07/2024
On September 13, 2019, the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam issued Official Dispatch No. 212/TANDTC-PC regarding the announcement of online response results to some issues in adjudication.

Forms of Handling Offenders Under 14 Years Old
09:34, 10/07/2024
Currently, the rate of individuals under 14 years old committing crimes is very high. However, according to the provisions of the Criminal Code 2015, individuals under 14 years old who commit crimes are not subject to criminal responsibility. So, if a crime is committed, how will individuals under 14 years old be handled?

Eavesdropping on a Lover's Messages May Result in Incarceration
09:07, 10/07/2024
Is it against the law for couples to read each other’s Facebook or Zalo messages without permission while dating? When does the act of secretly reading a lover's messages lead to imprisonment? This is a question from Nguyen Thi H*** in Quang Nam sent to Legal Secretary for assistance.

Brokering illegal entry into Vietnam may result in an imprisonment sentence of up to 15 years
08:24, 10/07/2024
In many localities in Vietnam, authorities have discovered and prosecuted numerous cases of individuals brokering illegal border crossings and unauthorized entry into Vietnam for personal gain during the complex evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. How are these brokers who assist others in illegal entry and stay in Vietnam being handled according to current regulations?

Identifying Common Crimes of Property Appropriation in Vietnam
07:44, 10/07/2024
Crimes of property appropriation in Vietnam are very common in practice. However, many people are confused when identifying charges for these acts of appropriation. A typical example is the confusion between the charges of robbery, snatching, and theft of property.

Suspended Sentence: How to Understand It Correctly?
04:18, 10/07/2024
Granting probation to offenders demonstrates the humanitarian nature of the law, enabling them to work, reform themselves, and become contributing members of society without needing to be isolated from the community. However, currently, there is still limited public understanding about probation. Many people confuse probation with other criminal sanctions and are unclear about the conditions for eligibility and ineligibility for probation.

Compensation for Damages: Is Imprisonment Still Necessary?
03:54, 10/07/2024
The issue of compensation for damages is raised with the purpose of remedying the consequences for the harmed party. So in a criminal case, if damages have been compensated, is imprisonment still required?

Vietnam: What are the penalties imposed on persons spreading nails on public roads?
03:37, 10/07/2024
Spreading nails on public roads is currently a pressing issue in Vietnam, potentially affecting the property, health, and lives of citizens, causing public outrage and concern. So, what are the penalties imposed on persons spreading nails on public roads?