A criminal understanding letter generally refers to a written document of a legal nature that is reached between the victim and the criminal suspect or his family in a criminal case on the outcome of the criminal case, and is issued by the victim. The letter of understanding is usually filled out during the court interrogation process by the procuratorate, and has the effect of lenient or reduced punishment in the criminal law. There is no fixed format for a criminal understanding letter. The purpose of issuing a letter of understanding is to reduce the punishment of the criminal suspect. Some criminal suspects can be released on bail pending trial. Therefore, the letter of understanding is issued by the victim to the family of the criminal, usually by the contractor. The lawyer will deal with the criminal suspect in detail, but if the circumstances are minor and there is no need to hire a lawyer, you can refer to the format of other letters of understanding. The premise of the letter of understanding is that if the victim is harmed, it should be stated in writing that a compensation agreement has been reached and the actual compensation has been completed. If the harm to the victim is not expressed, it is not necessary. However, the key point of the letter of understanding should be to clearly express that the victim has understood and at the same time the victim has requested exemption. The criminal liability of the defendant, that is, the criminal suspect. Therefore, if you are the victim, you should pay attention to the issue of compensation when signing a letter of understanding, as well as the validity and notarization of the letter of understanding.
Legal Basis
Article 279 of the "Criminal Procedure Law" stipulates that the public security organs may make suggestions for leniency to the People's Procuratorate for cases in which a settlement agreement has been reached. The People's Procuratorate may make suggestions for leniency to the People's Court; if the crime is minor and does not require a penalty, it may decide not to prosecute. The people's court may impose a lighter punishment on the defendant in accordance with the law.