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

Chapter 155 Verdict! [A long chapter with four characters!]

Chapter 155 Verdict! [A long chapter of 4,000 words!]

"How's your defense case going?"

Xu Liang suddenly looked curious and asked while getting the other person a hot coffee.

Wu Yong's case has also entered its second break.

As the defense lawyer, Su Yu has devoted a great deal of energy to the case!

"I'm a little anxious."

Su Yu took a sip of coffee, feeling the warm current flow into her body, and her whole body relaxed.

"Anxiety? How can a defense case be anxious?"

Xu Liang raised an eyebrow.

"He's very anxious, Wu Yong."

Su Yu was just about to say something.

Xu Liang suddenly interrupted him.

Didn't you say that Wu Yong isn't mentally sharp?

吴勇
Is your brain not working properly?
Zhao Yi, who was just about to leave, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

“He’s smart.” Su Yu was about to retort instinctively.

However, Xu Liang did not give him the chance.

"No, Wu Yong's brain just doesn't work!"

Xu Liang rejected the idea.

"Junior sister, let me tell you."

"Under the high-pressure environment created by the struggle for survival, people can develop mental illnesses!"

"Especially after experiencing some kind of trauma, it's possible for a person's brain to completely break down."

Su Yu was stunned.

He said he understood everything, but was there really something wrong with Wu Yong's condition?
Xu Liang continued speaking:

"Think about it, if Wu Yong returned to the bridge under high pressure and dug out his sister's body, wouldn't he be mentally traumatized?"

Su Yu paused, her gaze hesitant.

Xu Liang continued speaking.

"After being traumatized, he went to find the first victim. Could his mental state have worsened?"

Su Yu nodded hesitantly.

“With three layers stacked together, there’s a high probability that he’s developed a mental illness, right?!” Xu Liang added.

Now, Zhao Yi's eyes turned to him.

Xu Liang ignored it.

He's going to pass on the firm's secret techniques to his beloved junior colleague!
"Therefore, under the double stimulation of the deceased, Wu Yong suffered a mental breakdown the night before the incident."

"Ultimately, seeing the school's stress response led to Jiang Hai's death, right!?"

That is
Wu Yong committed murder because he was mentally ill!?

Su Yu was suddenly shocked.

She looked at Xu Liang in disbelief.

"Ahem!" Zhao Yi, with a dark face, coughed.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang realized that the other party had actually stayed at the law firm the whole time.

"Your Honor, why haven't you left yet?" Xu Liang asked, somewhat puzzled.

Why don't you leave?
Zhao Yi was speechless. He looked at Su Yu, who seemed to have learned something, and then at Xu Liang.

finally.
"Humph!"

He grunted and turned to leave.

As Zhao Yi walked to the end of Hongfu Street, he turned his head and glanced at the law firm.

He felt...
Before long, the judicial system of Hanhai City may face a bunch of 'trained' lawyers!

Forget it.

I reckon I'll be retired by then.

Zhao Yi thought to himself.

They then braved the wind and snow to begin their investigation.

1 month 29 day.

On the eve of the court hearing.

The hospital has obtained the results of the DNA tests conducted on Zhang Li, Duan Jianhao, and Duan Feipeng.

This time, the tests were conducted by three different organizations, so there is no longer any possibility of falsification.

The results show that the three are related as a parent and child!

This certificate rules out the possibility of illegitimate children or surrogacy.

This denies that Duan Feipeng was born on July 12, 1987.

June 1.

Su Yu went to a mental hospital to conduct a mental examination on Wu Yong. The test report showed that Wu Yong's mental state was extremely unstable and he was suspected of suffering from some extreme mental illnesses.

The moment I received the news.

In a daze, Su Yu pushed open the door to another way of solving cases.

She was utterly shocked!

2 month 1 day.

The winter was bitterly cold.

The court has preliminarily confirmed Duan Feipeng's identity.

The person who falsified Duan Feipeng's identity at the hospital has been arrested and implicated Duan Jianhao.

At the same time, the market value of the Duan Group began to plummet.

Duan Jianhao began to resist; he wanted to go outside.

2 month 2 day.

Another explosive lead was suddenly reported to the police by a stranger.

The person reported was Duan Jianhao.

The clue points to illegal business warfare.

He once paid someone to kill his competitor, making it appear as if the death was accidental!
As soon as the case came to light, the entire Hanhai City Police Department began to handle it seriously.

2 month 3 day.

Du Ze couldn't take the fall anymore in the "Jinjiang Hotel Corpse Fall Case".

The other party broke down emotionally and began to frantically accuse Duan Feipeng of various things, including but not limited to revealing the truth, insulting him, and pleading.

The court ignored this and simply recorded what the other party said.

2 month 6 day.

There are only three days left until the trial.

As time passed little by little.

The case was brought back to the forefront for everyone. Although there were only a few days left until the New Year, the case's popularity only increased as people went from street to street!
Furthermore, this is not limited to Hanhai City.

It's the entire northern part of the Eastern Kingdom!

Every household would discuss it during their leisure time, and the hospital felt the pressure gradually increasing.

until
February 9th! ! !
"Is it time yet?"

"Not yet, wait a little longer!"

"How much time is left?"

"ten minutes!"

Half past one in the afternoon.

Hanhai City Court, waiting room.

All the judges were on high alert. Zhao Yi glanced out the window at the howling wind and snow.

February 9th, today is the day of the court hearing.

This is also theoretically the final trial period for this case!

That's right.

They're going to convict Duan Feipeng!

The investigation into the case is now very thorough.

Zhou Ke was involved in fabricating evidence, and his status as a defense lawyer was revoked.

Duan Jianhao and Zhang Li are suspected of multiple murders and are currently being held in custody by the police for investigation.

Duan Feipeng himself
There are indeed serious problems with his identity information; his real age is not 17, but 19!
In other words, the other party is an adult and must be judged as an adult!

After today
That way, we can put an end to it!

Think of this.

Zhao Yi took a deep breath and looked away from the snow.

He glanced at the time on the wall, then spoke in a low voice.

"Prepare for court!"

Time is up!

Finished.

Everyone present perked up, stood up, and walked together toward the courtroom.

For more than two months, they have been driven to the brink of nervous breakdown by the case.

Even the worst ones have had a cold or fever.

We can close the case now before going out for the New Year.
Thinking of this, they quickened their pace slightly.

A few seconds later, the doors to the courtroom appeared before us.

As several bailiffs opened the door
"Squeak~"

In an instant.

A vast sea of people appeared before Zhao Yi.

The number of people at the scene this time was far greater than ever before!

Zhao Yi's heart sank, but he didn't slow down as he led his men to the judge's seat.

He looked around to make sure no one was missed before he began to read aloud:
"Please bring the plaintiff and the defendant to the court!"

The moment the words fell.

Inside the courtroom, the people in the two waiting rooms stood up simultaneously and walked towards the scene.

"Squeak~"

Both doors opened simultaneously.

Several figures stepped in.

The two exchanged a glance. Xu Liang paused slightly.

The defendant's lawyer was no longer Zhou Ke, but a strange man, around forty years old, with a strong build and ordinary appearance.

His eyes were filled with exhaustion.

He noticed Xu Liang looking at him, his expression stiffened slightly, and he quickly looked away, walking towards the defendant's seat without turning back.

See this.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they all pointed their cameras at them.

"The plaintiff has arrived! I see Attorney Xu, and his assistant!"

"The defendant is here too. Wait, where's Zhou Ke?"

Where did Zhou Ke go?

"Are you all stupid? Zhou Ke has been taken away, and his false testimony has been exposed. How can he possibly continue to work as a lawyer and represent his clients in court?"

"Who is this new guy?"

"I've met him. He's Zhang Hao from 'Zhu Meng Law Firm.' It seems the legal aid case fell to them, so they had no choice but to let him take it on. It's a bit unlucky, but he's a very capable lawyer."

"."

I heard someone say those words.

The crowd erupted in excitement once again.

A highly capable lawyer?
It's good to be capable!
This means there might be a new turning point in the situation. Who knows if the other side will turn the tables and send Xu Liang to jail!
only.
No matter how capable you are, you must adhere to the most basic logic.

In just over ten days, he couldn't possibly find any information about the case.

At this moment, Zhang Hao, sitting in the defendant's seat, wore a bitter smile.

He really had no choice.

There is no way!

He even had to be careful that there might be some loose ends left by Zhou Ke in the case. Who knew if the case would explode after he took it over, and then, as the trial went on, the surroundings would turn into a prison, and he would go from being a lawyer to a criminal.
Although that's what I really thought.

but.
Come here.

Zhang Hao frantically racked his brains for a solution.

Since a case of this magnitude has fallen on my shoulders, even if I can't win, I at least have to have the attitude of wanting to win!

"There's no way to proceed with the first trial; Zhou Ke has planted too many landmines. There might be a chance in the second trial."

Zhang Hao thought to himself.

Finally, he took a deep breath and looked seriously at the judge's bench.

On the plaintiff's side.

"Who is this person?" Xu Liang asked in a low voice.

“Zhang Hao,” Yang Ruoxi replied.

"Oh."

Xu Liang nodded.

He didn't care who the other party's lawyer was.

Knowing just one name is enough to show respect!

In the dock.

Zhao Yi looked around at the people present, and said in a deep voice:
"Defendant, Plaintiff, are all your representatives present?"

Both sides nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi stopped hesitating and directly read aloud:

Zhao Yi, also timing himself, spoke up:

"The case was heard for the second time on January 24, 2005, but the court adjourned to verify the evidence."

"During the last court hearing, the two sides had a heated discussion about the evidence submitted by the plaintiff, namely the evidence of the defendant Duan Feipeng's crime and his identity and age."

After Zhao Yi finished speaking, he turned to look at the defendant, Zhang Hao, and said in a deep voice:
"The plaintiff's evidence has been verified by judicial authorities and the court."

"Now, it is announced."

"Court is in session!"

Court is in session!
Everyone's hearts were shocked.

Not only those on-site, but also those watching on television were all watching intently.

At this moment, Zhao Yi turned to look at Xu Liang and continued to ask:

"Plaintiff, do you have any new evidence that you have not yet submitted?"

The plaintiff, Xu Liang, stood up.

"Your Honor, we have no new evidence to submit."

Zhao Yi nodded, then breathed a sigh of relief.

He was genuinely afraid of what other shocking things Xu Liang might say next.
You have to understand, the case is already messy enough right now.

With things getting even more chaotic, Zhao Yi was considering quitting his job!
Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.

"Defendant, do you have any new points to make?"

Zhao Yi then looked at Zhang Hao.

"No." Zhang Hao shook his head.

He just took over; it's impossible for him to have it even if he wanted to.

nothing?
Zhao Yi frowned and said:
"The panel of judges has discussed the case during the recess."

"If neither side offers any new perspectives."

Hear the words.

Both sides shook their heads.

See this.

Zhao Yi whispered among himself and the judges beside him for a moment, then stood up, took a deep breath, and slowly said:
"This case, the 'Jinjiang Hotel corpse falling case,' occurred on the evening of December 6, 2004."

"According to the court proceedings."

"The defendants, Du Ze and Duan Feipeng, were on trial at 12 PM on December 6th."

As his voice sounded.

Everyone present was on edge.

Du Ze and Duan Feipeng, sitting in the dock, were both deathly pale, clutching their clothes tightly, their eyes fixed on Zhao Yi, their hearts pounding.

The reporters held their breath.

Even the people watching on television fell silent, patiently and quietly watching.

Zhao Yi announced it little by little.

until
"The verdict is now announced: the defendant, Du Ze, is guilty of intentional homicide and desecration of a corpse."

All of a sudden.

Zhao Yi's expression was serious and dignified as he solemnly spoke:

"Sentence him"

"death penalty!"

The instant he finished speaking.

Du Ze's face turned deathly pale, and he slumped into the chair, feeling dizzy.

He will indeed die.

According to surveillance footage, the perpetrator even delivered a final blow to the victim to ensure his death, so as not to cause him any harm while still alive.

It was also his suggestion to kill the second person.
Completely different from his timid and submissive demeanor when facing the police!
You could say he's a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong!
Duan Feipeng, standing beside him, wasn't much better off; his face was visibly paler.

If Du Ze was sentenced so heavily, how much better can he, the main culprit, get?

as predicted.

Zhao Yi continued speaking.

"The defendant, Duan Feipeng, committed intentional homicide, intentional injury, and desecration of a corpse."

"Sentence him"

"death penalty!"

死.
death penalty!?
The instant the two words were uttered.

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and Yang Ruoxi almost stood up in surprise.

"Death penalty. It really is a death penalty!!!"

"Is it a suspended death sentence? Is it a suspended death sentence?!"

"It's not a suspended death sentence, just a straightforward death sentence. I haven't heard of any reprieve!!!"

"Isn't he innocent? Innocent. Three trials, three sentences, and the third time it might even be the death penalty!?"