First, let's see where the foreigner committed the crime. According to Article 6 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), this law is applicable to all crimes committed in the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC), unless otherwise stipulated by law. This Law is also applicable to crimes committed on board ships or aircraft in People's Republic of China (PRC). If one of the acts or results of a crime occurs in the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC), it shall be regarded as a crime in the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Second, it depends on what the foreigner commits the crime. According to Article 8 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), this law can be applied to foreigners who commit crimes against People's Republic of China (PRC) countries or citizens outside the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC), and the minimum penalty stipulated in this law is fixed-term imprisonment of more than three years, except those who are not punished according to the laws of the place where the crime is committed. If it involves international crimes, such as drug crimes, hijacking civil aircraft, terrorist crimes, etc. According to Article 9 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), if People's Republic of China (PRC) exercises criminal jurisdiction over crimes stipulated in international treaties concluded or acceded to by People's Republic of China (PRC) within the scope of its treaty obligations, this law shall apply.
Third, whether the foreigner can be punished depends on whether the foreigner enjoys diplomatic privileges and immunities. Foreigners who enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities shall be settled through diplomatic channels in accordance with Article 11 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Fourth, whether you can sentence yourself to death depends on the specific circumstances of the crime.
Luohu District/Luohu Lawyer