Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 55

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

Where an act constitutes several offenses, only the most severe punishment shall be imposed. The punishment so imposed shall be not less than the minimum principal punishment for the least severe offense.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第55條
一行為而觸犯數罪名者,從一重處斷。
但不得科以較輕罪名所定最輕本刑以下之刑。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.