从有期徒刑10年到无罪撤诉——宝马车“盗窃案”大反转

Core Viewpoint - The case of Guo Ming, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly stealing a BMW car, has taken a dramatic turn with his acquittal after four years of detention, highlighting issues of ownership and legal interpretation in property disputes [1][24][25]. Group 1: Case Background - Guo Ming was initially convicted of theft for taking a BMW car registered under his sister, Guo Yuan, which he claimed was a loaned vehicle [1][19]. - The car was purchased in late 2019 for over 500,000 yuan, with Guo Ming and his wife, Li Guanjing, contributing to the down payment [4][19]. - Li Guanjing filed for divorce in 2020, leading to disputes over the car's ownership and financial arrangements between the parties involved [2][3][18]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Guo Ming was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a trial that concluded in March 2023, with the court ruling that he had stolen the car despite knowing it was sold to Chen Lu [19][20]. - The prosecution argued that Guo Ming's actions constituted theft as he took the vehicle without the consent of the legal owner, Chen Lu, who had partially paid for it [19][20]. - Guo Ming's defense claimed that the sale of the car was unauthorized and that he had not agreed to it, presenting evidence of his objections to the sale [17][19]. Group 3: Acquittal and Aftermath - In June 2025, the court ordered a retrial, leading to Guo Ming's release on bail in August 2025, and ultimately, the prosecution decided not to pursue charges against him in December 2025 [24][25]. - The acquittal raised questions about the validity of the sale contract and the ownership of the vehicle, as well as the implications of marital property disputes [25][26]. - Despite his acquittal, Guo Ming faced challenges in clearing his criminal record and resolving ongoing legal issues related to his marriage [26].