Notification of no response after three attempts! A 39-year-old conscript who went abroad to pursue a PhD "avoids military service" was immediately dealt with according to the law upon returning to Taiwan.
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A 39-year-old man with the surname Su was sentenced to three months of imprisonment for violating military conscription laws, as he exceeded the age limit of 30 for studying a doctoral program abroad and failed to return to the country for conscription. He has the option to pay a fine instead of serving time. This man applied to study abroad 15 years ago, but despite multiple reminders, he did not return to serve in the military on time, ultimately leading to his prosecution. The judge noted that his actions undermined the fairness of the military service system and national defense mobilization.
A man of conscription age was sentenced for failing to return to the country in time to undergo military conscription after applying to study abroad and exceeding the age limit of 30. A man surnamed Su from Taipei applied to study for a doctoral degree abroad 15 years ago. According to regulations, he was supposed to return to serve before the age of 30, by December 31 of that year. However, he returned to the country only at the age of 39, leading to charges of evading conscription. The judge stated that Su's failure to return harmed the fairness of the military service system and impacted national defense capabilities, resulting in a sentence of three months in prison, which could be commuted to a fine, and he had the right to appeal.
According to the ruling, the 39-year-old man surnamed Su was granted permission to leave the country on September 18, 2010, to study abroad. Despite repeated reminders from the local offices, he did not return as required, which led to his inability to undergo conscription. The Taipei City Government confirmed his violation based on military records and entry and exit data. Consequently, the prosecutor charged him according to relevant legal provisions. The judge emphasized that Su must bear the responsibility of serving in the military, and his failure to comply with conscription regulations constituted a harm to the system.
- According to relevant laws, the age limit for studying abroad is 30 years old.
- Failing to return on time will result in legal consequences for evading conscription.
- This case highlights the importance and fairness of the military service system.