Disturbing public order, what punishment will Ngoc Trinh face?

Ngoc Trinh was arrested for "disturbing public order".

On the afternoon of October 19, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department issued Decision No. 20231041/QD-CQCSDT (PC01-D3) on initiating a criminal case of "Disturbing public order" and "Using fake documents of agencies and organizations".

At the same time, the Investigation Police Agency also issued a Decision to prosecute the accused, a warrant to search the residence and an arrest warrant to detain Tran Thi Ngoc Trinh for the crime of "Disturbing public order" as prescribed in Article 318 of the Penal Code.

On the evening of October 19, responding to VTC News, Dr., lawyer Dang Van Cuong, Head of Chinh Phap Law Office ( Hanoi Bar Association) said that with the initial information, Ngoc Trinh could be prosecuted under Clause 1, Article 318 of the Penal Code with a penalty of a fine from VND 5,000,000 to VND 50,000,000, non-custodial reform for up to 2 years or imprisonment from 3 months to 2 years.

According to lawyer Cuong, this is a less serious crime as stipulated in Article 9 of the Penal Code. In case of being convicted of this crime, the maximum penalty is up to 2 years in prison, except in cases where the suspect or defendant has committed other crimes (if any).

Lawyer Cuong added that in the case of Ngoc Trinh being investigated under Clause 2, Article 318 (punishment of over 2 years in prison) and there is evidence that if not detained, the accused may escape or obstruct the investigation, then the investigation agency will proceed to detain her for investigation according to the law.

Ngoc Trinh at the Investigation Agency. (Photo: Provided by the Police)

If she does not agree with the decision to detain her, Ngoc Trinh has the right to appeal this decision.

The investigation agency will also explain and clarify which article Ngoc Trinh was prosecuted under, whether it was a less serious crime or a serious crime, and the basis for detention in this case. If the accused finds the explanation unsatisfactory and disagrees with the decision to detain, he/she has the right to appeal according to the provisions of the law.

“In this case, perhaps based on the petition of the local government and the assessment of the negative impacts of the traffic violations posted on social media accounts, the prosecution agency resolutely handled the case, determined that the behavior had a negative impact on security, order and social safety, so it initiated a criminal case and prosecuted the actress and model,” said lawyer Cuong.

According to lawyer Cuong, for famous people, considered public figures, their behavior must be consistent with ethical standards, culture, and customs.

In particular, it must comply with legal regulations to avoid celebrities' behavior that is not in accordance with social norms, causing negative consequences for society, creating deviant views and lifestyles, affecting the perception and personality formation of young people.

Luong Y

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