Code of Criminal Procedure Article 396
This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-05-13. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
(Judgment for Meritless Appeals – Overrule by Ruling)The court of third instance shall overrule an appeal by ruling if it finds such an appeal meritless.The court may also pronounce a suspension of sentence under circumstance in the preceding paragraph.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第396條
第三審法院認為上訴無理由者，應以判決駁回之。
前項情形，得同時諭知緩刑。
前項情形，得同時諭知緩刑。