The main functions of understanding are as follows:
1. In the choice of compulsory measures, the case that the victim understands is easier to get bail pending trial;
2. In the choice of case procedure, it is easier to apply summary procedure and quick adjudication procedure to cases that have been forgiven by the victims, which can effectively reduce the litigation burden;
3. In the process of examination and prosecution, it is easier to obtain litigation results such as obvious and minor non-prosecution and minor non-prosecution;
4. In the process of sentencing, cases that have been forgiven by the victim can be given a lighter punishment, and it is more likely that probation will be applied;
5. In the process of penalty execution, it is easier to get a reduced sentence in a case that the victim understands.
Article 289 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC):
(a) the two sides reached a settlement, the public security organs, the people's Procuratorate and the people's court shall listen to the opinions of the parties and other relevant personnel, review the voluntariness and legality of the settlement, and preside over the preparation of the settlement agreement;
(2) For cases that have reached a settlement agreement, the public security organ may make suggestions to the people's procuratorate for leniency. The people's procuratorate may put forward suggestions for lenient punishment to the people's court;
(3) If the circumstances of the crime are minor and there is no need to impose a penalty, a decision not to prosecute may be made. The people's court may punish the defendant lightly according to law.