The Lawyers Law clearly stipulates that a lawyer's license shall not be issued to those who have been criminally punished (except for negligent crimes). The specific provisions are as follows:
Article 7 An applicant shall not be issued a lawyer's practice certificate under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Having no or limited capacity for civil conduct;
(2) Having been subjected to criminal punishment, except for negligent crimes;
(3) Being expelled from public office or having his lawyer's practice certificate revoked.