Chapter 358 Judgment Day: A Judgment Exceeding the Claims!
Trial court, auditorium.
Jiang Bai, who had been drowsy because the trial was too boring, suddenly woke up, and his eyes flashed with a unique look of watching the excitement and not taking it too seriously.
Looking towards the defendant's seat, his eyes shifted back and forth between Wang Haiyan and Gu Xifeng.
Good guy!
Unexpectedly, this unremarkable court trial not only featured the timeless classic scene of stabbing a teammate in the back, but also even more exciting self-exposures!
Sure enough, wherever there are crouching dragons, there must be phoenix chicks accompanying them.
There's something good to watch now.
"What are you looking at!?"
"Gu Xifeng, if you want to pass the blame to me, I tell you it's just a daydream!"
"You have a mouth, and no one forces you to spit on others. This is your own choice. What does it have to do with me!?"
Wang Haiyan obviously didn't realize what stupid mistake she had made, and she still kept yelling at Gu Xifeng.
For her.
It's scary to be sentenced yourself, but the success of your teammates (reduced sentences) is even more heart-wrenching.
If Gu Xifeng wants to use this method to reduce her sentence, she must first get through Wang Haiyan!
"Wang Haiyan, you..."
Gu Xifeng glared and was about to retort.
But before she could finish her sentence, she was stopped by the eyes of lawyer Lu Wentao next to her.
Gu Xifeng was obedient and immediately kept silent, sitting on the stool with his head lowered, looking at his nose and heart, and stopped talking.
Leave everything to the lawyers.
Lu Wentao raised his hand to push down his glasses frame, smiled slightly and said: "Defendant No. 1, what you just said can be understood as meaning that you have admitted that you came up with the idea of spitting?"
"That's right! So what if I proposed it! But I didn't force her to do anything, it was all of her own free will!"
Zhang Weigang opened his mouth to say something, but Wang Haiyan beat him to it.
This Wang Haiyan, she has no other abilities, but her mouth is really fast, like a Gatling, her small mouth speaks everything, and she doesn't give Zhang Wei a chance to stop her.
Hearing what Wang Haiyan said, the smile on Lu Wentao's face deepened, he looked towards the direction of the court and bowed slightly, then said: "Dear presiding judge, fellow judges, defendant No. 1 admitted in court that she was the first to come up with the idea, and she was also the one who came up with the idea.
Instigating our client to commit specific acts.”
"It can be seen that in this case, defendant No. 1 is the principal culprit, and our client is just an accessory."
“I implore the collegial panel to consider it carefully and give our client a lighter sentence to demonstrate the fairness and justice of the law!”
I have to say that Lu Wentao is quite good.
This statement is reasonable and well-founded.
Of course, all this is inseparable from Wang Haiyan's self-exposure.
In fact, Lu Wentao had no direct evidence to prove that Wang Haiyan instigated Gu Xifeng, only some supporting evidence.
For example, judging from the breakfast shop surveillance, of course Wang Haiyan was the first to spit on the steamed buns, followed by Gu Xifeng spitting on the tea eggs.
For another example, it can be seen from the surveillance of another small supermarket that before the incident, the two seemed to be discussing there, and Wang Haiyan was obviously in the dominant position.
etc.
If it is a civil case, relying on these auxiliary evidences, it may be possible to rely on the principle of high probability to determine the case.
However, this case is a criminal case and the principle of high probability does not apply. In order to convict or determine the severity of the penalty, there must be tangible and direct evidence.
Even if there are slight flaws, it is very likely that it will not be accepted by the collegial panel.
Lu Wentao proposed this circumstance of commutation, but he was not completely sure. It would be a surprise if it happened, but there was nothing he could do if it didn't.
Who would have thought that there would be such a surprise.
Wang Haiyan took the initiative to admit it, and she admitted it personally in the courtroom, in front of the presiding judge and the judges!
There is nothing else to say about this, no proof is needed.
In this case, Wang Haiyan is definitely the main culprit.
As for Gu Xifeng, he was only confused and made mistakes because he was bewitched by others, and perhaps had a little bit of toughness, so he would be very advantageous in getting a reduced sentence.
Accordingly, it will be extremely difficult for Wang Haiyan to commute her sentence, and even three years will no longer satisfy her.
Hearing this, Chen Zhonghan nodded slowly.
He turned to look at the excited Wang Haiyan with a strange look in his eyes.
He rarely sees this kind of defendant.
Wang Haiyan did not dare to get angry at the judge, so she could only vent her anger on Lu Wentao and shouted at him: "How come you, a lawyer, are telling lies with your eyes open!"
"I've long heard that you lawyers, in order to make money, speak unconscionably and often turn black into white and wrong into right. I've seen it today."
"How much did you charge her to speak so indiscriminately!?"
"Aren't you afraid of retribution!?"
Zhang Wei next to him had given up treatment.
Things have developed to this stage, and he has no way to turn around.
That's all, I should have looked away a long time ago.
Lu Wentao was not angry when faced with Wang Haiyan's accusation. He always had a warm smile on his face and spoke slowly, with a calm tone and a very magnetic voice:
"Defendant No. 1, I know you are in a hurry, but please don't be anxious yet."
"As for the fact that you are the principal offender and our client is an accessory, there is no confusion of right and wrong. It is clearly admitted by you yourself. You just admitted in court that you came up with the idea. Are you going to regret it now?
"
"The court is solemn and sacred. Every word spoken by everyone who appears in court must bear legal responsibility. You cannot just go back on your word if you want."
Looking at Wang Haiyan, whose face was getting more and more ugly, Lu Wentao said calmly: "If I were you, I would not yell at the court now, but would plead with the judge. Maybe there would be a slight chance."
After saying that, he nodded with a smile and slowly sat down.
The overall situation is decided!
This trial may become Lu Wentao's battle to become famous!
Although Lu Wentao has good abilities, he is a little younger after all, and his resume and record are inferior. In the circle of Longcheng lawyers, he has never been among the top ranks. Not to mention that he is not comparable to Luo Dazhuang, even with Zhang Wei
, compared with Chen Mengzhe and Du Yansen, they are all inferior.
But after this battle, it may be possible to enter the first echelon!
"No, what do you mean?"
"Lawyer Zhang, what nonsense did he just say! Why didn't you refute him?"
Wang Haiyan stared at Zhang Wei, and her voice seemed to start to tremble, "Lawyer Zhang, don't just sit there. I didn't pay you to be my mascot! You should refute him quickly!"
When things got to this point, no matter how nervous she was, no matter how confused she was, she realized something was wrong.
It seems that I have tricked myself.
She can only place her hope in Zhang Wei.
However, the latter just glanced at Wang Haiyan indifferently, sighed and said: "You think of me now? I couldn't stop you just now, I just spilled out everything that should be said and shouldn't be said. How do you want me to refute?"
Alas…it’s a crime that’s not a war, a crime that’s not a war.”
After speaking, he slowly shook his head and looked away.
Wang Haiyan's breathing suddenly became rapid, as if she was mourning for her heir.
At this time, Meng Haisheng, who was sitting behind Shen Tianci, suddenly raised his hand, stood up and said: "I can prove that among the two defendants, defendant No. 1 Wang Haiyan is indeed the more powerful and seems to be in a dominant position."
"The two of them came to my store many times to cause trouble, trying to free themselves. Almost every time, it was Wang Haiyan who came forward, and she mainly spoke. The second defendant, Gu Xifeng, didn't say much, and mostly just echoed."
"And on the day of the incident, it was Wang Haiyan who paid for a reporter to expose the incident. Later, she was the first to turn against her and spit on the buns in the steamer, followed by Gu Xifeng."
"Your Honor, from the perspective of my victim, Wang Haiyan is the principal culprit!"
Now is the free debate period, everyone can speak.
Although Meng Haisheng only appeared in court as an incidental civil plaintiff and did not specifically arrange for him to speak at this time, Meng Haisheng is a businessman after all, with a flexible mind and adaptability to changes.
Once he saw the situation, he made an impromptu decision and gave Wang Haiyan a stabbing blow.
Although this would allow Gu Xifeng to get a reduced sentence, Meng Haisheng did it without hesitation.
Because as he said, Wang Haiyan has always been the dominant one and she was the one who bullied the most. As for Gu Xifeng, he was more of a tool.
Meng Haisheng and his wife resented Wang Haiyan far more than they resented Gu Xifeng.
Meng Haisheng's words completely put the suspense out of the trial.
Then it’s garbage time.
Lu Wentao took advantage of the victory and continued to fight for a reduced sentence for his client.
Of course, not all claims will be accepted by the collegial panel. After all, there is prosecutor Shen Tianci, who will refute some of Lu Wentao's views.
The exchange of words between the two was quite intense.
Zhang Wei, on the other hand, completely failed and only symbolically elaborated on the points he had prepared in advance.
finally.
"Boom——"
Chen Zhonghan banged the gavel, glanced at it and said in a deep voice: "This is the end of the court debate. Now let's invite the two defendants to make their final statements in turn."
After the words fell, Gu Xifeng stood up first, holding the statement prepared by Lu Wentao for her in both hands and began to read aloud.
The core idea is nothing more than admitting guilt and accepting punishment, making amends, and striving for leniency.
Next is Wang Haiyan.
Her statement contained the same content.
According to Zhang Wei's instructions, she only needed to read out the words on the paper, and then use some body language such as bowing, and that was it.
But the situation had become so dilapidated that Wang Haiyan lost her mind, so she just broke the pot and spat at Gu Xifeng. After that, she lost her temper and started to accuse and even abuse Meng Haisheng and his wife.
In response, Meng Haisheng and his wife did not reply, but each sneered.
Because the more fierce Wang Haiyan scolds, the heavier her sentence will be!
This is just digging your own grave.
"Boom!"
The gavel fell, and then a thick and majestic voice sounded.
"Defendant No. 1, please watch your words!"
"Okay, this court investigation has come to an end. Now the court will be adjourned for half an hour. The court will reopen in half an hour and the verdict will be announced at that time!"
After saying that, he waved his sleeves and left.
Wang Haiyan continued to spray randomly.
Spit was flying everywhere, and the scene was very chaotic.
In the end, the police were dispatched to suppress the situation.
He Bin in the auditorium rubbed his forehead helplessly.
Half an hour flew by.
The court will reopen soon.
Chen Zhonghan and two judges walked into the courtroom.
"Boom——"
The gavel struck.
Chen Zhonghan glanced at it and said in a deep voice:
"The Criminal Trial Chamber of Longcheng Binjiang District Intermediate People's Court has now completed the trial on the poisoning case of Wang Haiyan and Gu Xifeng."
"Since date X of this month, Wang Haiyan and Gu Xifeng..."
"After being rejected, the two became angry and spit on the steamed buns, tea eggs and other food from the 'Haisheng Breakfast Restaurant'..."
"After testing, the two defendants were both suffering from influenza and carrying infectious pathogens at the time of the crime. Their actions met the requirements for the crime of releasing dangerous substances!"
"The criminal facts of this case are clear and the evidence is indeed sufficient..."
"The following judgment is hereby made:"
After the words fell, the clerk immediately stood up and shouted: "Everyone stand up!"
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Everyone in the courtroom immediately stood up.
Gu Xifeng was relatively calm and seemed confident in the verdict.
Wang Haiyan's expression was extremely ugly, she clenched her teeth tightly, lowered her head, and her forehead was covered with sweat.
She knew very well that her sentence might be more severe than she imagined!
It's a pity that nothing can be changed now.
Chen Zhonghan continued to read out the verdict:
"According to the provisions of Article 114 of the Criminal Law, Wang Haiyan constituted the crime of releasing dangerous substances, took a leading position in the joint crime, abetted the crime of the co-defendant, had a bad attitude, and had no remorse... He was sentenced
Four years in prison!"
Four years!
Upon hearing this result, Wang Haiyan's face suddenly turned pale.
His body swayed twice, his legs softened, and he sat down on the stool.
His face was full of despair.
The original claim in the complaint was only for three years, and usually the court's decision would not exceed this period.
Wang Haiyan was quite surprised that through her own efforts, the court sentenced her to a sentence that exceeded the prosecutor's request!
She really wanted to cry without tears, and her intestines were blue with regret.
"According to the provisions of Article 114 of the Criminal Law, Gu Xifeng committed the crime of releasing dangerous substances, but he did not cause serious consequences, his subjective malice was not strong, and he was instigated... He was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for three years
implement."
"..."
"The above judgment will officially take effect from the date of trial and will be implemented immediately!"
"If the defendant is dissatisfied with this judgment, he may appeal to the higher people's court within fifteen days."
"Boom!"
The gavel fell heavily again.
The two defendants had very different expressions.
"How could this happen...How could this happen...Lawyer Zhang, do you think my sentence can be reduced if I appeal? I don't ask for much, three years. As long as the sentence does not exceed three years, it will be fine. Lawyer Zhang, please speak up!"
Wang Haiyan almost went crazy, clutching Zhang Wei's hand tightly, as if grasping the last life-saving straw.
However, the latter sighed, broke away from her hand, stood up and left.
"Lawyer Zhang! Lawyer Zhang..."
Looking at his back, Wang Haiyan felt despair.
Next to it is a different scene.
"Lawyer Lu, thank you, thank you so much." Gu Xifeng looked at Lu Wentao with gratitude and kept saying thank you.
A three-year sentence with a three-year suspended sentence means that he does not need to go to jail, and the probation period does not exceed the actual sentence. This can almost be said to be a reduction of the sentence to the maximum.
Gu Xifeng was very satisfied.
Lu Wentao was also very happy.
This trial is bound to enhance his fame and reputation.
Although the process benefited from Wang Haiyan's self-exposure, most people only value the results. Who cares about the process?
Anyway, judging from the results, Lu Wentao had the last laugh.
Zhang Wei, on the other hand, was reduced to a mere background...
Jiang Bai couldn't bear it anymore.
From a metaphysical point of view, Zhang Wei has endured so much torture, which is inseparable from himself.