In a case involving the infringement of citizens’ personal information handled by public security authorities in a certain district of Beijing, attorneys Li Zhiguang and Ning Yu of King&Capital law Firm, through timely meetings with the client, explaining the law and reasoning, and thorough communication with the investigating authorities, ultimately persuaded the public security authorities not to seek approval for arrest. Instead, the authorities decided on their own to release the client on bail pending trial.

　　I. Immediate Intervention: Meeting with the Client, Explaining the Law, and Analyzing the Case

　　The incident occurred on the day before the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and the firm was retained during the holiday period. Upon accepting the retainer, attorneys Li Zhiguang and Ning Yu immediately verified the case details and clarified their defense strategy. Immediately after the holiday, they met with the client to verify key facts regarding the source, type, quantity, and intended use of the information in question. They explained the law to the client, helping him accurately understand the elements of the crime of infringing upon citizens’ personal information and its legal consequences, and based on this, made a preliminary assessment of the case’s likely trajectory.

　　II. Actively Communicating with Investigating Authorities to Highlight Insufficient Evidence

　　Based on their understanding of the case, the defense attorneys communicated repeatedly with the investigating authorities, pointing out that the evidence on record was insufficient to establish that the client had committed a crime. Given the distinct technical characteristics of this type of new information-related case, the defense attorney, drawing on legal provisions and judicial practice, explained the types of evidence and standards of proof required for a conviction for the crime of infringing upon citizens’ personal information. This assisted the investigating authorities in accurately assessing the evidentiary situation in the case and prevented the case from proceeding to the arrest approval stage due to insufficient evidence.

　　III. No Request for Arrest Approval; Public Security Authorities Independently Granted Bail Pending Trial

　　Following these discussions, the investigating authorities accepted the attorneys’ recommendations, did not submit a request for arrest approval to the procuratorate, and independently decided to grant the client bail pending investigation within the criminal detention period. As a result, the client regained his personal freedom early in the investigation phase.

　　This case is currently still under investigation. Attorneys Li Zhiguang and Ning Yu will continue to monitor the case’s progress and safeguard the client’s lawful rights and interests in accordance with the law.

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