Chapter 59 Zhang Wei: It's not easy to finally meet an obedient party
In a blink of an eye, the day of court came.
The case itself was relatively simple. The physical evidence included the live video provided by Jiang Bai, and the witnesses included neighbors. It took the police less than two hours to complete the interrogation, complete the evidence chain, and then transfer it to the procuratorate.
Comrades from the procuratorate quickly filed a public prosecution.
The whole process only takes three days.
Today is the day for the court hearing.
The light rain was falling lightly.
In this kind of weather, it’s best to sleep at home until you wake up naturally, then grab a half-load of watermelon, eat it, and watch TV shows at the same time.
But hard-working classmate Xiao Jiang is already on his way to the court.
Around 9:50 am.
The prosecutor, plaintiff, defendant, and defendant's lawyer have all entered the criminal trial court and taken their seats.
In the auditorium, Liu Lian was holding her son in her arms, waiting anxiously for the court session.
Beside, two aunts who came to watch the trial were whispering to each other.
"Sister Li, do you know what case is being tried today?"
"It seems like a family secretly ate takeout from a neighbor's house and got hungry. They went to the neighbor to claim compensation... No, it's not a claim, it's extortion. They asked for 100,000 yuan."
"Why didn't he grab it?"
"Who says it's not the case! The neighbor couldn't bear this breath, so he called the police. This is the case that is being tried today."
"Yes! This kind of person must be punished by law!"
After hearing this, Liu Lian became unhappy on the spot and said to the two aunts: "You can't say that, right? I'm so fed up. Isn't it right to ask for compensation?"
"What? Did someone order takeout for their family? Did someone else beg them to eat it? Isn't it deserving of a bad stomach if you steal other people's food?"
"That's right, big sister, you are too naive. How many of the people who can sit in the defendant's seat in the trial court are innocent? If they didn't commit any crime, how could they be brought to court?"
The two aunts immediately retorted.
Liu Lian was immediately speechless.
In the field of "debating", Liu Lian can be considered to have achieved some success, but she certainly cannot compare with the aunts in their fifties and sixties. There is still at least three or four Wei Donghuas between them.
You can't argue with reason, let alone be an opponent in a quarrel.
I couldn't help feeling unhappy, so I could only pinch my nose, hum, and stop talking.
"Huh? It's that young man again!" An aunt looked at Jiang Bai at the plaintiff's seat, her eyes lit up.
Another aunt asked: "Sister Li, do you know the young plaintiff?"
Aunt Li smiled and said: "You haven't been here to watch recently, so you don't know. That young man is a frequent visitor to the court. I have seen him here four or five times, and he always sat in that seat. One time he was the most powerful.
One person made more than a hundred, and they were all sent in!"
"!!!" Another aunt was shocked: "This young man!"
Aunt Li: "I don't know if he has a girlfriend. I just like this kind of young man with a strong sense of justice. I would like to introduce him to a partner."
beside.
Liu Lian's face changed slightly.
Jiang Bai's record...is it so terrifying?
Prosecution of more than 100 people at once?
And...it's all delivered!
this……
Liu Lian suddenly regretted it. If she had known about Jiang Bai's deeds, she would not have dared to provoke him.
But it's too late to say anything now.
I can only pray that lawyer Zhang Wei will perform better.
In the dock.
Zhang Wei looked at Jiang Bai opposite him, smiled and nodded.
The eyes are a little complicated.
Because of Jiang Bai, his originally peaceful life was in turmoil. He met strange clients one after another, and was tortured both physically and mentally.
But because of this, income has skyrocketed.
Zhang Wei is a criminal defense lawyer, specializing in criminal cases.
However, there are not many criminal cases in Longcheng, far less than the number of civil cases. Usually, there may be no lawsuits for ten and a half days.
However, recently, because of Jiang Bai's relationship, Zhang Wei's commissions have suddenly increased, and his income has naturally increased.
Speaking of which, Jiang Bai can be regarded as half of Zhang Wei's "nobles".
"Lawyer Zhang, do you know him?" Wu Zhengyi asked in a low voice.
Zhang Wei said with a smile: "I have dealt with them several times. In the past month, I have helped many people defend their sentences for commutation, and he was the plaintiff."
Wu Zhengyi: "..."
So, is the guy across from you sick?
Have nothing to do but litigate for fun?
"Don't worry, as long as you follow my instructions and don't mess around, I will be sure to reduce your sentence." Zhang Wei ordered, but still felt uneasy, turned his head and stared at Wu Zhengyi closely, and said in a deep voice: "
Don’t mess around, remember this!”
Poor Lawyer Zhang, others are bitten by snakes once and afraid of well ropes for ten years. But he is better off. He is bitten by snakes every day. It is estimated that within three to five hundred years, he will tremble unconsciously when he sees the well ropes...
"Okay, okay...I will listen to you." Wu Zhengyi nodded repeatedly.
Uneasiness and regret spread in my heart like a tide.
"winter!"
Ten o'clock sharp.
As the gavel falls, the court officially begins!
After settling the process, Judge Chen Zhonghan looked at the plaintiff's bench and said, "Please ask the prosecutor to read out the indictment."
Shen Tianci stood up, held the indictment in both hands and began to read:
"Criminal Complaint of the People's Procuratorate of Binjiang District, Longcheng, Procuratorate Criminal Complaint No. [] No. ×."
"Defendant: Wu Zhengyi, male..."
"The defendant Wu Zhengyi illegally broke into the victim's home without the consent of the owner of the house, extorted money from the victim, and illegally obtained 100,000 yuan in property."
"..."
“This court believes that the defendant’s behavior violated the provisions of Article 245 of the Criminal Law and constituted the crime of illegal intrusion into other people’s homes. It violated the provisions of Article 274 of the Criminal Law and constituted the crime of extortion.
huge."
"Public prosecution is now being initiated in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law."
"The litigation claims are as follows:"
"1. According to the law, the criminal defendant Wu Zhengyi was sentenced to three years in prison for the crime of illegal intrusion into other people's homes and the crime of extortion. He was punished for several crimes concurrently."
“2. According to the law, the incidental civil defendant is ordered to compensate the incidental civil plaintiff for the property damage caused to the victim Jiang Bai, totaling 100,000 yuan.”
Shen Tianci's loud voice resounded throughout the trial court.
"Please give the victim a statement." After Shen Tianci sat down, Chen Zhonghan looked at Jiang Bai and said.
Jiang Bai stood up and said: "...the victim's five-year-old son stole the takeout I bought to feed the stray dogs. The victim's family of three had some adverse reactions after eating the takeout, so they broke into my home without my permission!"
"The victim forcibly demanded 100,000 yuan in compensation from me on the grounds of mental damage, nutritional expenses, etc., and threatened to call the police and sue me if I did not pay compensation."
"I was scared for a moment, so I gave the money..."
"I believe that the victim's behavior seriously threatened my personal safety and violated my personal property interests."
"I ask the judge and jurors to give the defendant a harsher sentence!"
Upon hearing this statement, Wu Zhengyi's expression suddenly changed.
So cruel!
This statement, in just a few words, seems to contain countless sharp knives!
The judge looked at Wu Zhengyi and said: "Please make a statement from the defendant."
Wu Zhengyi took a deep breath, kept Zhang Wei's instructions in mind, and said: "Your honor, regarding all the charges... I confess and have no objections!"
This is Zhang Wei’s request.
Plea guilty!
You must actively plead guilty.
In this case, the facts are clear and the evidence is sufficient. There is no use in speaking hard, and it is useless in making excuses. The most sensible thing to do is to actively plead guilty, compensate and apologize.
The more sincere the attitude, the better, and the more positive the better.
As for the defense, leave it to the lawyers.
The only thing Wu Zhengyi has to do is plead guilty and apologize.
"Due to some of my actions, I have caused harm and losses to the victims. I regret it very much."
“Here, I sincerely apologize to the victim, and am willing to compensate for all losses, ask for the victim’s understanding, and ask the judge for a lighter sentence.”
After speaking, Wu Zhengyi bowed deeply to Jiang Bai and the judge one after another.
The attitude is very sincere.
Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief.
It’s not easy to finally meet an obedient client...
Next, is the core and most important court debate!