Is it illegal to ask too much for a letter of understanding?

It is not illegal to overcharge a letter of understanding.

As long as the amount of the letter of understanding is within the scope of accident compensation, it is mainly based on free negotiation between the two parties, and as long as the two parties agree to determine the amount of compensation through negotiation, it is reasonable.

Criminal suspects actively compensate the victims for their losses and gain their understanding, which can be regarded as one of the discretionary sentencing circumstances in criminal cases.

It is not illegal for the other party to ask for 6.5438+million in the letter of understanding. The letter of understanding is not stipulated by law. The letter of understanding is only used in the sentencing procedure of the people's court and shall be handled by both parties through consultation. The two sides can negotiate on the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding. As for the amount of negotiation, the law does not clearly stipulate. As long as it is reached by both parties voluntarily, the amount is not limited. Even if the other party asks for 6,543,800 yuan, it is not illegal.

The criminal letter of understanding itself has no fixed format. The purpose of issuing letters of understanding is to reduce the punishment of criminal suspects, and some can release criminal suspects on bail pending trial. Therefore, the letter of understanding is sent by the victim to the criminal's family, and is generally handled by the lawyer for the criminal suspect. However, if the circumstances are minor and you don't need to hire a lawyer, you can refer to the relevant format.

If the premise of the letter of understanding causes harm to the victim, it shall be clearly stated that the compensation has been reached and the actual compensation has ended. If there is no harm to the victim, there is no need to express it, but the focus of the letter of understanding should be clear that the victim has understood and the victim requests to be exempted from investigating the criminal responsibility of the defendant (criminal suspect).

Legal basis: Article 289 of the Criminal Procedure Law: If both parties reach a settlement, the public security organ, the people's procuratorate and the people's court shall listen to the opinions of the parties and other relevant personnel, examine the voluntariness and legality of the settlement, and preside over the preparation of the settlement agreement.