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

Chapter 153: Presenting Evidence and Cross-Examination! [A Long Chapter of 4,000 Words!]

Zhao Yi felt a chill run down his spine.

The complexity of the case has exceeded all expectations!

First, there was Du Ze, who changed his story three times, but each time it turned out to be a lie, and Xu Liang, with his iron face, slapped him in the face with evidence.

That's easy to say.

A normal sentence is sufficient.

However, there is the issue of identity.
The intermediate court may not be able to make the decision.

why?
Because the laws concerning the age of 18 are so important, all sentences are given in a lenient or reduced manner!
Take Duan Feipeng for example. As long as the other party has a new identity, even if he did those things, he still cannot be sentenced to death. At most, the hospital can only give him a life sentence!
A life sentence doesn't mean spending your entire life in prison.

Theoretically speaking, if all the criteria are met, the ideal situation is to reduce the sentence to only 13 years!
In fact, if the world doesn't readjust in 12 years, Duan Feipeng only needs to wait 10 years to get out!

Zhao Yi was caught up in a brainstorming session.

"Your Honor, we have submitted all our evidence!"

Seeing that the other person was in a daze, Xu Liang quickly spoke up.

Hear the words.

All eyes in the courtroom instantly focused on Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi felt a bit of a headache.

He rubbed his temples, hesitated for a long time, and said nothing.

Finally, the other judges beside him shook their heads at him, and Zhao Yi took a deep breath and turned to look at the defendant.

"Defendant, do you have any objections to the plaintiff's testimony described above?"

He's going through the procedures.

Zhou Ke was completely disheartened. Looking back on the events from December 13th until now, he felt that he had no reason to lose.

Zhou Ke smiled bitterly and said weakly:
"Our side maintains its previous stance."

Our previous attitude was one of skepticism!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi took a deep breath. His facial muscles stiffened slightly, and as he exhaled, his chest puffed out again.

"boom!"

The hammer, a symbol of authority, falls.

Zhao Yiwei spoke sternly:

"The court hearing is now in recess, and the reopening date is yet to be determined!"

Presenting evidence, providing evidence, and cross-examining evidence.

This is the logic behind the three key elements that constitute the core of court hearings!
There is no way to bypass this. Xu Liang has only completed the first two steps so far. The cross-examination can only be conducted by the authorities, namely the court!

Otherwise, even if Zhao Yi is sentenced to death in court, it will be of no use.

why?
Because the Supreme Court will absolutely not approve it!

so.
"All parties are waiting in an orderly manner. The court hearing is adjourned!"

As Zhao Yi began to speak, his facial muscles twitched slightly, and his eyes unconsciously drifted toward the defendant's seat.

His gaze was incredibly sharp, filled with an emotion called anger.

The court adjourned, but Duan Feipeng won't be going back like he used to!
"Walk."

Zhao Yi's face turned ashen. He said one sentence and then hurriedly led the judges away.

They need to verify the identity, and once that's confirmed, the case will probably be very complicated!
The intermediate court may not be able to hear this case.

"Da da."

They waited until all the judges disappeared.

Everyone came to their senses.

Their eyes met, and in that instant, they both saw the other's muscles twitching with shock.

this.
The case has taken a dramatic turn!
Before the trial began, there was no evidence of Duan Feipeng's crime whatsoever, and most of the people who talked about evidence couldn't figure out how Duan Feipeng could be convicted.

On the surface, it's quite normal that Du Ze was sentenced to several decades after several court recesses, and Duan Feipeng was acquitted.

That was indeed the case during the first trial.

Zhou Ke fabricated evidence in an attempt to exonerate Duan Feipeng.

Even though Xu Liang pulled out a card to question its authenticity, it was still approved.

Logically, the trial after Ikkyu should be more difficult, since the alibi has been verified!
But just when they all thought that...
But things took a completely different turn.

Court trials are very difficult; they are incredibly tough.

But the one facing the toughest challenge is Zhou Ke!

Two irrefutable pieces of evidence, like two iron nails, have nailed a person firmly to the cross!

Even more so.
"The witness said the plaintiff obtained the evidence on the 13th, and it's almost February now before they've produced it."

"This person is keeping things to themselves, making my emotions go through a rollercoaster!"

Someone muttered something.

But as they talked, it seemed as if they suddenly remembered something, and the group looked at each other blankly.

Judging from the court hearing.

Xu Liang didn't mean anything by targeting them, so was he targeting Zhou Ke?

If the withholding of evidence is intended to target Zhou Ke, then submitting it would currently...
Everyone instinctively looked at the defendant.

At this time, the defendant
It's already in complete chaos.

Countless reporters swarmed forward, and numerous cameras were pointed at Duan Feipeng and his entourage.

"Kakaka!"

"Kaka!"

The stark white flashlight illuminated Duan Feipeng's face, which was filled with extreme fear.

Countless microphones were pressed against his face.

"Mr. Duan, were you involved in this murder case? Based on the court proceedings, you are currently suspected of perjury. If..."

"Did you instigate the fall seven years ago, or did you push the person yourself? Seven years have passed, do you feel any remorse?"

"What are your thoughts on the evidence submitted by the plaintiff? Is the person in the video truly you?"

The swarm of people dazzled Duan Feipeng.

The noise around him made him feel tinnitus.

His expression was ferocious, and the veins in his neck bulged.

"No, that's not right, that's not right!"

"The evidence is fake! I didn't kill anyone! I didn't kill anyone!!!"

"You're all slandering me! You're all slandering me!"

"I'm going to kill you!!!"

Duan Feipeng was furious and his emotions were out of control; he was like a mad beast.

His behavior was indeed irrational.

After all, this is a courtroom, and he will be held responsible for anything he does, not to mention that he is in front of the cameras and being watched by others.

But Zhou Ke no longer had the strength to care.

He slumped in the dock, motionless like a corpse.

At this moment, Zhou Ke's mind went blank, his eyes were glazed over, and he was weak all over, like a sick cat.

He lost.
Even though Zhao Yi adjourned the court, Zhou Ke knew that he had lost badly!

As for resistance?

Zhou Ke's eyes suddenly flickered, and he subconsciously glanced at Duan Feipeng, who was acting crazy around him.

People who break the law often know more about the law than ordinary people.

Not to mention he's a lawyer!
Xu Liang was ruthless, leaving him no chance whatsoever; he has no chance of turning things around.

As for why I say this
"clatter!"

In a trance.

A figure walked up to Zhou Ke's side.

Zhou Ke paused, subconsciously looked up, and saw that the person in front of him was wearing a police uniform.

"Attorney Zhou, you are now under temporary detention for 24 hours because you are suspected of fabricating perjury."

The bailiff looked at him with a blank expression but his eyes were full of vigilance.

"Ah."

Zhou Ke gave a bitter smile.

Once he's taken away by the bailiffs, he'll likely be out for some time.

The things I did for Duan Feipeng, the dirty deeds I committed for the Duan Group, including kidnapping and even private threats.
Even a lenient sentence for these things would be enough to get him a life sentence.

Losing the trial means you've ruined your entire life. "Let's go."

Zhou Ke spoke up, standing up to follow the other person.

But just as he was about to lift his foot, he suddenly paused and turned to look at the plaintiff.

There stood a tall, imposing figure, coldly watching them as if they were looking at ants.

His mind subconsciously recalled Xu Liang's words at the law firm: "The dead are nothing but ants."

Zhou Ke remained silent, lowered his head, his former arrogance gone, and silently followed the bailiffs away.

But he wasn't the only one they wanted to take away!
Several other bailiffs then approached Duan Feipeng.

Duan Feipeng was still venting his emotions when a bailiff suddenly appeared in his field of vision, which immediately startled him.

I felt a great sense of panic.

"clatter"

Duan Feipeng trembled and took a step back.

The police officers stepped forward, their faces cold, and their rough hands were about to take Duan Feipeng away.

"What are you guys trying to do?!"

"Don't touch me!"

Duan Feipeng struggled desperately.

He was afraid.

He was really scared!

The reason he was angry just now was because of fear. When fear is too great, reason is lost, and anger will appear!

Similarly, the angrier he is, the more afraid he becomes.

Unfortunately, the police officers were too lazy to listen to his nonsense; they had seen this kind of scene many times before.

"Duan Feipeng, the person on trial, is currently being held in temporary detention for 24 hours."

The police issued a final announcement, and then several officers stepped forward and restrained the person.

Duan Feipeng wanted to resist.

But how could he, who was pampered and spoiled, compare to the strength of a policeman who works all day long?
That tiny bit of resistance didn't even cause a ripple!

The reporters beside them made way for them, silently watching as the bailiffs took the person away.

Before leaving, the other party kept looking back at the audience.

"Help me! Dad, Mom, you have to save me!!!"

"I don't want to die. I'm 17, I'm really only 17, and I don't want to die."

"Waaah... Please, I don't want to die, save me!"

"."

The last thing everyone saw of Duan Feipeng was his face, with snot and tears mixed together.

Zhang Li, sitting in the audience, felt as if her heart was being torn apart by ants, and she was so heartbroken that she couldn't help but cry!

"Flying Roc!"

She shouted and was about to chase after him.

Unfortunately, Duan Jianhao pulled him back.

Duan Jianhao's face was ashen. He ignored the cameras around him, covered his face, and led Zhang Li outside.

He knew what was most important right now.

Protect yourself!

That's right, self-preservation is the most important thing!
The false evidence presented by Zhou Ke in this court hearing may not implicate them.

Can.
Their identities and ages will inevitably be linked to each other!

When the time comes, as long as they are found out, both of them will go straight to jail!
The group is not a family business. If they go to jail, there will definitely be people who can't stand it and attack them. At that time, there will be no chance of turning things around!
Only self-preservation.

Only by finding a way now and doing everything in their power to clear all evidence can they have enough room to find a way to save Duan Feipeng!
unfortunately
When Duan Jianhao rushed to the courthouse entrance
Several figures suddenly appeared in front of him, causing him to gradually stop in his tracks.

These men, dressed in blue uniforms, are police officers!

"We received a tip that Duan Jianhao, chairman of the Duan Group, and his wife are connected to the case of a body found in cement at a construction site four years ago."

Chen Changchun said with a smile that he had been waiting at the courthouse entrance for a long time.

Report/whistleblower!?
A construction site murder case from four years ago!?

A long-forgotten memory flooded into Duan Jianhao's mind, causing his expression to change.

Again.

These days, nine out of ten people in the real economy, especially those working on construction sites, have blood on their hands!
Whether or not they can continue depends solely on how well they are concealed.

As for what case it was four years ago...
That involved forced demolition. The forced demolition caused bleeding. Later, a lawyer investigated and obtained a lot of incriminating evidence. Duan Jianhao decided to go all the way and threw the victim and the lawyer into a deep pit and filled it with cement!
Can.
But he did this extremely discreetly, how could anyone have reported him?!
Unless someone within his own ranks has already become disloyal and wants to hasten his death, taking a bite out of his own corpse!
"Damn it, that lawyer dragged the trial out for so long."

Duan Jianhao's face turned green.

The image that immediately came to mind was Xu Liang's hesitant and indecisive manner when he was presenting evidence during the court hearing.

The other party could present all their evidence within ten minutes.

But it dragged on for several hours!
Now that he has been betrayed again, the other party must want the rest of the group to see that it is detrimental to Duan Jianhao, thereby causing internal strife, dogfighting, and giving them time to target him.
"Master, why are you wasting your breath talking to these two?!"

Wang Chao, who was standing next to him, could no longer hold back. He roared and was about to grab the person.

Duan Jianhao's expression changed, and he immediately resisted, whispering at the same time:

"I am the chairman of the Duan Group!"

"Give me an hour and a half, give me an hour and a half to get back to the company!"

"After an hour and a half, you can do whatever you want with me. I'm willing to give five hundred to everyone here, as long as they're willing to pay."

He hadn't uttered the last word.

Wang Chao's fist, as big as a sandbag and filled with rage, was already coming down.

"boom!"

Duan Jianhao was hit in the jaw and immediately lost consciousness.

Five hundred yuan!?

Do you think I'm stupid?!

Enraged, Wang Chao pinned Duan Jianhao down and handcuffed his hands.

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of handcuffs rang out.

Duan Jianhao was temporarily detained, and Zhang Li naturally couldn't escape either.

Not to mention she was wearing high heels, Wang Chao took her down in just a few quick steps.

The evidence they possessed was not enough to convict, but it was sufficient for temporary detention.

As long as the investigation continues, it's only a matter of time before the two are convicted.

After the others had helped the two into the car, Wang Chao finally scoffed, his face full of disdain, and said:
"And he's the chairman of the group."

"You think you can bribe me with five hundred dollars!"

Chen Changchun:
Chen Changchun's lips twitched for a moment, then he finally fell silent.

"Back to the police station!"

After he finished speaking, the police officers withdrew and left.

The entire court hearing was broadcast live on camera.

Even though the court had adjourned, the discussion continued.

Inside Chengen Law Firm.

"We lost."

"A crushing defeat."

Zhang Cheng, Liu Xun, and Qian Li stared blankly at the television, their minds still replaying the scene of Zhou Ke being taken away.

Zhou Ke was taken away.
In this case, Xu Liang got the opposing lawyer arrested.
The three of them were silent for a moment.

Followed by.

Suddenly, I felt a chill run down my spine.

They are different from ordinary residents.

The others, seeing this, probably assumed that Xu Liang had found evidence to expose the false evidence, and then Zhou Ke and the others were taken away.

But they are different.

The three have been reviewing the proceedings since the end of the trial.

Now I know how Zhou Ke lost the case.
Where did the loss begin?
Case accepted!
That's right, from the moment we took the case and tried to defend Duan Feipeng's innocence, we had already lost!

(End of this chapter)