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Case Studies

How a case proceeds depends on where the key issues lie.

All cases below have been anonymized: party identities and specific locations are omitted, while only the key issues and handling approaches are retained to illustrate how similar cases are typically progressed. The outcomes do not constitute a guarantee for similar cases.

Co12one case|Covers criminal, family, corporate, labor, and contract law.
Statement Verification During Custody (Criminal) - Case IllustrationCriminal

Duty-related crimes

Verification of statements during detention

After the individual is placed under detention, family members typically know only one notification number. Once a lawyer intervenes, they first verify the procedural stage and review relevant documents, then meticulously examine each transaction to distinguish between loans, gifts, and official duties.

For every transaction, is it a loan or a transfer of benefits? What basis supports this determination?

Sentencing Analysis Before Pleading Guilty and Accepting Punishment (Criminal) – Case IllustrationCriminal

Criminal Defense

Sentencing Analysis Before Pleading Guilty

The facts are clear; the focus is on sentencing. The lawyer itemizes mitigating circumstances such as voluntary surrender, restitution, and truthful confession, outlines the potential sentencing ranges for each option, and leaves the final decision to the client.

Does signing a plea agreement mean there's no room for negotiation?

Application for Review of Necessity of Custody (Criminal) – Case IllustrationCriminal

Release on bail pending trial

Application for Review of Necessity of Detention

The defendant has a fixed residence and stable employment, and key evidence in the case is already secured. After organizing the materials, the lawyer submitted an application for review of the necessity of detention, while also outlining the family care situation.

Does bail pending trial depend on meeting the conditions, or is it about having someone to help?

Company and Property Division in Divorce (Family Law) Case IllustrationFamily matters

Marriage and Family

Division of Company and Real Estate in Divorce

Shares of a company, two properties, and multiple external loans are all held under one party's name. The lawyer first creates an asset inventory and traces capital contributions to distinguish between personal assets, marital joint property, and corporate assets.

I own the company. Do I have to split equity in a divorce?

Custody and Visitation Arrangements (Family Law) - Illustrative Case ImageFamily matters

Child Custody

Custody and Visitation Arrangements

The child has been primarily cared for by one parent while the other works out of town. The attorney organizes records of daily care, schooling, and medical visits to propose a plan that balances stability with visitation rights.

Who can provide a more stable life for the child? What does the court actually consider?

Illustration for a case study on disputes over the validity of printed wills (family law)Family matters

inheritance dispute

Controversy over the validity of printed wills

The deceased left a printed will signed by only one witness. The attorney reviewed the formal requirements and the witness's qualifications, explained the potential legal consequences, and assisted all parties in evaluating mediation options.

Why might a will be invalid even if it was made orally by the elderly person?

Image for case study on double wages for labor without a signed contractLabor

Labor Dispute

Double wages for failure to execute a written employment contract

Employee was not provided with a written contract within ten months of hire, and wages were paid via personal accounts. The attorney reconstructed the employment relationship using attendance records, work group chats, and transfer records to claim double wage compensation.

How can I prove I worked here without a contract?

Illustration for commuting accident (work-related) caseLabor

Work Injury Recognition

Accidents on the way to and from work

An employee was involved in a traffic accident on their commute, but the employer disputed its classification as a work-related injury. The attorney reviewed the route, timing, and official accident determination, then assisted in submitting the claim for recognition within the one-year deadline.

Is an accident during the commute to or from work considered a work-related injury?

Illustration for Case Study: Overdue Payment and Property Preservation (Commercial)Commercial

Contract Dispute

Overdue Payments and Asset Preservation

The supplier had a reconciliation statement, but the other party began transferring equipment. Legal counsel filed a lawsuit and applied for property preservation to freeze bank accounts and seize the equipment; the case was subsequently resolved through mediation.

Won the the lawsuit, but can I still get my money back?

Case Illustration: Commercial Transaction with Transfer Record but No IOUCommercial

Private Lending

Only a transfer record exists, no IOU.

If the lender only has bank transfer records and the borrower claims they were repayments, the lawyer can build a complete chain of evidence by organizing chat logs, collection calls, and past transaction history, then file a lawsuit.

Can I get my money back if there's no IOU?

Case Illustration: Disputes Over Construction Payment Settlement and Project Schedule (Real Estate)Real Estate

Construction Engineering

Disputes over Construction Payment Settlement and Project Schedule

The contractor and the client disagree on the work quantities and responsibility for delays. The attorney established a timeline based on change orders, acceptance certificates, and payment milestones, then applied for a cost appraisal.

Why are payments still unsettled after the project is completed?

Self-Check Case: Invoices and Fund Transactions (Enterprise)Enterprise

Enterprise Compliance

Self-Check of Invoices and Fund Transactions

The company commissioned a criminal risk self-assessment prior to the tax audit. Lawyers and accountants jointly reviewed the contract, invoice, and goods flows, identifying areas requiring correction.

Could these transactions on the company's books lead to criminal charges?

See the issue first

Confirm the current program stage and check for any active deadlines.

Refine the structure

List the facts in chronological order and map each piece of evidence to the point it supports.

View Path Last

Evaluate whether the key issues can be established and if there is sufficient evidence, then decide between negotiation or litigation.

All cases have been anonymized and are for illustrative purposes only; they do not constitute legal advice for any specific matter.