Death sentence turned into acquittal? Who told him to be a detective!

Chapter 143 First Trial Begins! Lawyer vs. Beast! [A Long Chapter of 4000 Words!]

Time passed second by second.

12 month 19 number.

Xu Liang kept mentally rehearsing the methods Zhou Ke might use.

Meanwhile, they secretly began investigating the other party's criminal record.

12 month 21 day.

Without any irrefutable evidence, Zhou Ke had already presented the false evidence as 'concrete proof'!

Even without any evidence from the police, this chain of evidence could perfectly clear Duan Feipeng of suspicion should the trial proceed!

12 month 24 number.

Zhou Ke thought about it again and asked Du Ze to revise his statement.

This statement, taken to court without surveillance, is virtually impossible to decipher!
12 month 29 day.

Less than half a week before the court hearing!
Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to the court case in Hanhai City!
At Chengen Law Firm.

"Xu Liang? Hey, how did Zhou Ke run into this guy!?"

"I don't know. Speaking of which, Zhou Ke isn't exactly a saint either. After that bastard left our Chengen Detective Agency, I worked on a few cases with him, and his methods were extremely dirty!"

"It's hard to say, it's hard to say."

Inside Chengen Architectural Firm, in the best sunbathing spot, Zhang Cheng and Liu Xun suddenly started discussing the contents of the newspaper.

They've been slacking off for so long, and only now do they find out about this case.

After learning a little about it, I was immediately shocked and speechless.

“Zhou Ke is dirty, but at least his dirty aspects are manageable.”

Liu Xun spoke with lingering fear; he had been given a post-traumatic stress disorder by Xu Liang.

But Xu Liang

"You can't see his dirty tricks at all!"

"You won't even be able to react in time. Even if you lose the trial, you won't know what he did!"

Zhang Cheng spoke up:

"Both are quite cunning, one overtly so, the other covertly so. I just wonder what will happen when they fight in court."

"Just watch the live stream when the time comes."

"The Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City will hold a public hearing on this case, and the Hanhai Local Daily Channel will broadcast it live."

The two chattered away.

Qian Li, standing to the side, thought about the scene of him opening a dungeon and encountering six upper-city bosses, and he shuddered with lingering fear.

Immediately, Qian Li took out a briefcase from the bag he had brought that morning.

Zhang Cheng and Liu Xun, who were standing beside him, looked on in surprise.

"Attorney Qian, what did you bring here? Aren't you going to play cards?"

Qian Li didn't say anything.

He placed the briefcase on the table and then unfastened the two clasps on the briefcase.

"Snapped!"

With a crisp click, the box opened.

A pile of mahjong tiles appeared in front of me!

"The three of us are tired of playing cards all the time."

Qian Li smacked his lips and said:
“I remember Zhou Ke also came from our law firm.”

"If he loses, maybe he can join us for a game of mahjong."

Zhang Cheng and Liu Xun thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"Attorney Qian is so thoughtful!"

"But let's play poker first."

only.
On the edge of the law firm.

Manager Sun of the law firm looked at the three people who were still playing cards in the corner with a worried expression.

He felt somewhat sad.

The two most outstanding lawyers and the most promising new lawyers in the law firm are addicted to playing Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game) and poker!
Manager Sun was completely desperate.

Damn it.
Hurry up and give him back his normal subordinates!!!

12 month 31 day.

This is the last day of 04.

Everyone is welcoming the arrival of the New Year.

The shadow of the case loomed over everyone's hearts, and even the fireworks in the sky were much less frequent at this time.

Seven o'clock in the evening.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi continued to ponder at the law firm.

The fireworks outside the window occasionally illuminated the figures of the two.

1 month 1 day.

2005 has arrived!
On the first day of 05, a layer of snow fell from the sky, and everyone was already wearing down jackets. Children were playing and laughing outside, building snowmen.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi's hearts tightened more and more.

This case has given them no chance to catch their breath.

This is tougher than ever before!
until
1 month 2 day.

The case of the body found at the Jinjiang Hotel has begun!
Eleven o'clock noon.

Hongfu Street Law Firm.

"That's fine, let's just deal with whatever comes our way."

Standing in front of the mirror, Xu Liang looked at his clothes with a serious expression.

Whether you cower or stick your neck out, you'll still get stabbed!

Now that he has accepted the case and the trial date has arrived, he has no reason to back down at this point!
At worst, we'll fight Zhou Ke and Duan Jianhao to the death throughout 2005!

"Let's go to the Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City!"

The two took a deep breath and said goodbye to Su Yu.

Then he got into the car and drove off toward the courthouse.

On the road in Hongfu Street.

Those who knew Xu Liang peeked out and watched his departing figure, their hearts tightening.

The Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City.

A moment later, Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi appeared.

Numerous reporters swarmed around the two, wanting to interview them.

Yang Ruoxi was not spared in this case either. She appeared in court as Xu Liang's assistant, so when reporters saw that they couldn't get anything out of Xu Liang, they turned to ask her some questions.

However, although she is usually very cheerful.

But when it came to the crucial moment, Yang Ruoxi didn't falter; she remained exceptionally calm and didn't give the reporters any chance to pry open any information!
After bypassing the reporters.

Led by bailiffs, the two slowly walked into the waiting room.

The two waited patiently for the trial to begin!
Meanwhile, in another waiting room.

The presiding judge in the "Jinjiang Hotel Corpse Fall Case" was also taking a deep breath, pondering how to respond.

Seeing this, the jurors and others around him kept comforting him.

"Old Zhao, you have experience, stay calm and just handle it normally!"

Upon hearing this, the presiding judge's face darkened.

That's right.

The presiding judge in this case was still assigned to Zhao Yi!

The cases of Chen Dong and Sun Quan propelled him to a level where he could take over from Wang Hai.

And what a coincidence is.

After the "Wang Hai case" ended, he was directly promoted from deputy to head!
After half a year, Zhao Yi's already high position had now become...
Presiding Judge of the First Criminal Division!
Given the severity of this case...

The case can either be handed over to the dean or be handled by Zhao Yi.

The dean has a case on his hands, so...
Even if we don't specifically find someone who can withstand pressure and has experience in dealing with it, and we just assign cases normally, Zhao Yi is still the first person who should judge this case!
Zhao Yi felt somewhat desperate.

He now truly feels like he's been set up.

I didn't actually want the promotion; whoever wants the position of presiding judge of the First Criminal Division can have it.

But he was being pushed upwards by circumstances, and if things continued like this...
Zhao Yi is about to be transferred to the Higher People's Court!

But it's good that he's being transferred; at least he won't have to run into Xu Liang anymore.

He gathered his thoughts.

"I don't know if I can handle it."

Zhao Yi let out a deep breath.

"Old Zhao, you can definitely handle it!"

Upon hearing this, the other judges quickly offered words of comfort.

"You endured so much pressure in the second half of 04, how come you're saying such discouraging things at the very beginning of 05?!"

Zhao Yi forced a stiff smile.

He knew Xu Liang.

In the entire city of Hanhai, apart from Zhang Bo from the grassroots court, he was the one who knew the other party best!

It's definitely not easy to play a game involving opposing strategies!

Not to mention Zhou Ke.

He had also dealt with Zhou Ke, who was a completely morally corrupt beast!

Each one individually is difficult to deal with.

Not to mention, right now, a shrew and a beast are locked in a fierce battle in the same case, leaving him, the judge, caught in the middle.
But no way.

Come all come!

Zhao Yi's eyes suddenly sharpened, and his entire demeanor changed. He glanced at the time and then spoke:

"Prepare for court!"

Finished.

The people around him stood up and followed Zhao Yi toward the courtroom.

They wore judges' robes, representing authority, and finally took their seats in the courtroom.

The courtroom for this case is the largest in the court system.

A number of reporters were already inside, waiting for the court hearing to begin. Unlike in the past, there was no commotion this time; everyone was simply waiting patiently.

Zhao Yi glanced at it briefly before looking away.

He spoke into the microphone in a deep voice:
"Plaintiff and defendant, please enter the courtroom!"

The words fell.

The loudspeakers in both waiting rooms blared sound simultaneously.

Xu Liang and Zhou Ke stood up and, with their respective men, walked toward the courtroom.

"Squeak~"

As the two doors were pushed open.

The plaintiff and the defendant entered the courtroom together, and the two subconsciously looked at each other.

In an instant, Xu Liang and Zhou Ke stared at each other.

"hehe."

Xu Liang sneered, withdrew his gaze, and led Yang Ruoxi toward the plaintiff's seat.

Zhou Ke sat down expressionlessly.

Presiding Judge Zhao Yi looked at all the people present at the scene.

Reporters and residents watching the broadcast focused their attention on Zhao Yi, watching his every move.

until
Zhao Yi took a deep breath and brought the hammer down.

"boom!"

"Court is in session!"

Zhao Yi stood up and began to read the court documents as usual.

"This court is holding a public hearing today in accordance with the law. The judges are Du Ze and Duan Feipeng from Hanhai City!"

"This case is presided over by Judge Zhao Yi, along with the judges."

"Now, it is announced."

"Court is in session!"

Zhao Yi took his seat.

After those two words were spoken, everyone present felt a tightness in their chest.

Zhao Yi then turned his head to look in Xu Liang's direction.

"Now, the plaintiff requests that the defendant file a complaint against the defendant."

Xu Liang nodded.

He then stood up, holding the materials in his hand, and said:

"Our representative now accuses the defendant of multiple crimes, including intentional homicide, intentional injury, affray, and abuse!"

"The defendants, Du Ze and Duan Feipeng, were born in 1987 and were on trial on the evening of December 6, 2004."

"These three individuals are all suspected of intentional homicide!"

Intentional homicide
Jiang Hai is already dead, so Du Ze can shift the blame onto the dead.

There is no evidence to prove that Duan Feipeng was involved in the murder.

But even so.
We still insist on accusing Duan Feipeng and Du Ze of intentional homicide!
Looks like I'll have to work overtime again.

Zhao Yi's heart sank, and he immediately turned to look at Zhou Ke beside him.

Seeing this, everyone turned to look at Zhou Ke.

A large number of reporters also pointed their cameras at Zhou Ke, who was quietly explaining himself.

Du Ze, sitting in the dock, immediately tensed up.

Duan Feipeng, meanwhile, idly played with his fingers, pondering what to eat when he got home.

Zhao Yi asked.

"Defendant, do you have any objections?"

Zhou Ke smiled, nodded, stood up, and respectfully said:

"Your Honor, members of the audience and journalists, I am Zhou Ke, the defense attorney for the defendant."

"And I, this time, am doing it for Duan Feipeng."

talking.

He paused, then spoke solemnly:

"Not guilty plea!"

"At the same time, we will also defend Du Ze to reduce his sentence!"

Innocent!?
A reduced sentence?!
Everyone present was startled, including Zhao Yi, who frowned.

This kind of defense again.
Can someone get away with killing two people without being punished?

Theoretically speaking, it's possible. In Hanhai City last year, there was a lawyer whose clients killed a total of four people in two cases. That would be enough to kill someone else four times over!

The lawyer, however, managed to reduce the sentences of his two clients to a level almost indistinguishable from acquittal; one was not criminally liable, and the other received a suspended sentence of three years.

If Zhou Ke had the confidence, perhaps he could achieve the same.

only.
This example is now on the opposite side!

"Innocent?" Xu Liang narrowed his eyes.

He sat on the judge's bench, held Yang Ruoxi down, and ordered her to follow his instructions.

Zhao Yi then asked:

"The defendant."

"Do you have sufficient evidence to support your defense?"

Zhou Ke nodded.

He opened his mouth and said:

"First and foremost, it is my client, and also the defendant, Duan Feipeng."

Zhou Ke's eyes narrowed.

He's been working on this for a month; whether it'll be effective or not depends on now!
"According to what the other party said."

"The deceased died on December 6th, at 12 PM that evening."

"Duan Feipeng, Du Zejiang, and Hai went to the back alley of 'Guihua Street', killed the victim, and then moved the body to make it look like a suicide."

"After that, under the cover of night, they eliminated the second victim to silence him!"

"Ultimately, this led to the deaths of two victims!"

No one objected to what was said.

This is indeed what Xu Liang said, and it is also the result presented by the police.

but.
Zhou Ke's expression suddenly turned serious, his eyes narrowed, and he stared intently at Xu Liang.

"but!"

"Based on the authentic evidence we have obtained, at the time of the incident..."

"The only culprits are Du Ze and the mastermind Jiang Hai!!!"

"The defendant, Duan Feipeng, was resting at home that night as usual, and had already fallen asleep at 10 p.m.!"

"May I ask the other party, our client was never present at the crime scene that day, then..."

He paused slightly, then posed a question.

"How did he kill people?!"

That means
Duan Feipeng was not at the scene of the murder at the time of the crime!
All of a sudden.

A commotion arose.

"This can't be right. Is it for real? Didn't the police announcement list Duan Feipeng as the prime suspect?"

"Is there any evidence? I only believe in evidence!"

"There were only two murderers, and Duan Feipeng wasn't at the scene!?"

"."

The audience members and the press corps whispered among themselves.

Judge Zhao Yi frowned and tapped his gavel.

"boom!"

"quiet!"

The hammer fell.

The sounds of conversation in the courtroom gradually faded away.

Zhao Yi then turned to look at Zhou Ke.

"Defendant, do you have any evidence to support your claims?"

Zhou Ke smiled.

"Of course!"

He paused, then added:

"Your Honorable Judge."

"We possess surveillance evidence of Duan Feipeng's movements on December 6th, starting from noon!"

"Furthermore, having seven witnesses proves that Duan Feipeng has an alibi!"

There's evidence!?

24/7 surveillance?
There are seven more identity cards!?
Everyone was surprised and began to look more closely.

It was the plaintiff's seat, on the other hand.
"evidence?"

Yang Ruoxi was taken aback.

evidence?

They had the surveillance footage of the murder, which clearly showed Duan Feipeng killing and hiding the body!

However, Zhou Ke claimed that Duan Feipeng was not present at the time, and even had complete evidence and witnesses.
Then comes the problem.

Where did this evidence come from?
Xu Liang narrowed his eyes and pressed down on Yang Ruoxi, who was itching to make a move.

"Shh~"

"Watch his performance."

Yang Ruoxi nodded and continued watching.

Zhao Yi then spoke up:

"The defendant."

"Please present your evidence!"

(End of this chapter)