A letter of understanding 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. A letter of understanding is generally issued after the procuratorate has completed an interrogation in court, and it has the effect of lenient or reduced punishment in criminal law.
There is no fixed format for a criminal letter of understanding. 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. The letter of understanding is the victim’s understanding to the family of the criminal. , lawyers generally deal with criminal suspects specifically. The victim has made compensation, and both parties have reached a compensation agreement with a total compensation amount of RMB 870,000. The above amounts have been paid.
The victim believed that ####’s behavior constituted a crime. However, given that this case was a crime of negligence, #### had recognized the social harm caused by his behavior and compensated the victim. The payment has been fulfilled, and the victim has expressed his understanding for the perpetrator's behavior. This time, he requests the judicial authorities not to pursue ####'s criminal liability.
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