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

Chapter 157 The Unhealthy Trends in Hanhai City! [A Long Chapter of 4,000 Words!]

Just as Xu Liang predicted.

After the first trial, Duan Feipeng and Zhang Hao appealed, seeking a second trial.

high speed.

The intermediate court has already notified Xu Liang.

He didn't rush to speak to the other party, but looked around and found that the law firm was not far away.

So, he first took the other party to the law firm, took out his key, and opened the door.

"Wow~!"

The law firm's door opened, and the two quickly went inside.

In an instant, the cold was shut out.

Yang Ruoxi turned to look at Xu Liang beside her. He took a deep breath and waited until the temperature was comfortable before slowly speaking:

"We'll have to go through a second trial."

Xu Liang spoke up.

"I have to go to the provincial capital for a court hearing on March 1st!"

The second instance trial has been accepted!
The court believes a second trial is necessary!
Upon hearing this, Yang Ruoxi was instantly surprised. She sat on the sofa, moved closer to Xu Liang, and asked curiously:
"How did it pass?"

Xu Liang shook his head.

He doesn't know how he got through.

At least, the court hasn't said anything yet, but he speculated.
"The defense lawyer may have pulled out some information and analyzed the case from a different angle."

"That's why the case was filed so quickly."

Normally, it's not better to pass the second trial as quickly as possible.

Because there are only two hearing opportunities, and considering the rights of the defendant, the court will only convene a hearing if the other party has new evidence.

To avoid finding evidence only to discover it's been used up and having to overturn the case.
Therefore, even if Duan Feipeng appeals, he will have to wait for some time.

Unless defense attorney Zhang Hao provides a new reason!
"Are you sure?"

Yang Ruoxi tilted her head and asked.

Xu Liang didn't say anything, but simply took out two train tickets from the law firm's drawer.

The ticket is for February 28th.

"The tickets are all bought, what do you say?" Xu Liang said with a smile.

Yang Ruoxi was pleasantly surprised and stepped forward to take the train ticket, but as soon as she raised her hand, she found nothing.

"Tickets will be kept in a unified manner to prevent them from getting lost."

Xu Liang spoke calmly.

Yang Ruoxi didn't refute, but just nodded obediently.

Today she was wearing a black wool coat, with a scarf hanging down her long neck and her chest, underneath which was a white fitted wool sweater, with a thin necklace hanging from her chest.

The two rounded shapes are outlined, which is quite beautiful.

Xu Liang was solemn.

He suddenly remembered that the other party seemed to owe him a treatment for his injuries.

Chinese New Year
Wang Yao isn't in his hometown, and only Xiao Xiao Yang is here, which is an excellent opportunity!
only.
Just as Xu Liang was about to check the other party's injuries.

Suddenly.
"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

A knock on the door suddenly broke the delicate atmosphere.

Xu Liang paused for a moment, then looked at the law firm's entrance with a look of astonishment.

He spoke as he walked:

"Who!?"

Chinese New Year
Why are people still heading towards the law firm?!

"I am Attorney Xu."

A vaguely familiar voice rang out.

This person
It was Zhang Hao!

Xu Liang, who was standing at the door, paused, frowned, and looked the other person up and down.

Standing outside the door was Zhang Hao.

The other person, wearing something resembling a body camera on their chest, stood awkwardly at the door.

Zhang Hao?

What does Zhang Hao want with me?
"come in."

Xu Liang opened the door and casually said something.

Zhang Hao slipped in through the crack in the door and immediately began to speak:

"I originally wanted to visit Attorney Xu to wish him a Happy New Year, but when I arrived I found that Attorney Xu's law firm was open, so I thought I'd come and take a look."

Xu Liang nodded.

but
"Is it really just New Year's greetings?" Xu Liang glanced at the camera on the other person's chest.

Zhang Hao's role certainly wasn't limited to offering New Year's greetings.

He came here because of the case.

"Attorney Xu, the second instance case has been accepted. I came to ask if you were aware of this."

Zhang Hao looked at Xu Liang cautiously.

"I know." Xu Liang nodded.

Upon hearing this, the other party spoke again:

"Besides that, there's something else I'd like to say."

Zhang Hao paused as he spoke.

He was somewhat conflicted, but ultimately spoke seriously, distancing himself from the situation:
"The court accepted the case normally!"

“Attorney Xu, as you know, I work for Zhumeng Law Firm and have absolutely no connection with the Duan Group!”

Xu Liang was surprised.

He and Yang Ruoxi behind him exchanged a glance, both of them somewhat puzzled.

"What do you mean?" Xu Liang asked, puzzled.

"I mean, Zhou Ke and I are not the same kind of people!"

Zhang Hao spoke earnestly.

Xu Liang understood this time.

So, they've come to spy on military intelligence!
that's the truth.

Zhang Hao was indeed there to test Xu Liang's attitude and what he was doing.

During the first trial, heaven knows where Zhou Ke planted landmines for him, which made Zhang Hao timid and afraid to do anything.

Heaven knows if Xu Liang still has a bomb in his hand, waiting for him to show himself!

Xu Liang had to be forced to use methods within the case itself, otherwise he felt he really couldn't handle Zhang Hao's methods against Zhou Ke!

So, he came to distance himself from Zhou Ke.

only.
"what do you mean?"

Xu Liang was surprised when he saw the camera on the other person's chest.

"I...I'm..."

Zhang Hao was speechless, then chuckled awkwardly:
"This is my sincerity."

"Attorney Xu, please rest assured that this is a video recording and nothing will be altered. I just want to put your mind at ease and ensure that this contact will not have any negative impact on you."

What does "camera" mean?
joke.

Zhang Hao wouldn't dare come if there weren't security cameras!
Who knows what Xu Liang will say during the trial after I've come here to make my stance!
"Is this your sincerity?"

Xu Liang felt that the other party was smearing him and questioning his character, and was immediately very dissatisfied.

Since they've all said they'll honestly handle the cases.

They even brought a camera. Do they think he won't take the case seriously?
Are you kidding me? In the entire Hanhai City, who doesn't know that Xu Liang from Hongfu Street is the most law-abiding citizen?!

"I'm being sincere here. The reason I'm using a camera instead of a voice recorder is to keep track of myself!"

Zhang Hao spoke without changing his expression.

Xu Liang remained dissatisfied, "Don't you trust me?!"

"No, I just wanted to put your mind at ease."

Zhang Hao spoke earnestly, but inwardly he was cursing.

joke
trust?

What does the word "trust" have to do with this person?!
Why did I bring a camera with me? Doesn't the other person have any idea about me at all?

The last person to believe him was Zhou Ke.

Zhou Ke completely forgot about the card containing the 500,000 yuan compensation.

Xu Liang directly presented evidence that this was evidence of bribery!
Zhou Ke is now in jail, and how long he will serve depends on the judge, but given his notorious legal troubles, the sentence is unlikely to be lenient.

Who was the last person you trusted?
That guy's name is Wang Hai.

He firmly believes that the investigators in Hanhai City are all law-abiding citizens!

Later, a genius emerged in Hanhai City. He led the police in an illegal investigation, somewhere between breaking the law and obeying it.
The person before her, Zheng Mei, was already sentenced to death after being scammed.
Their credit is completely ruined!!!

In his previous life, Xu Liang couldn't possibly have enough credits to scan shared bicycles!
How could Zhang Hao dare to come without a camera?
What if Xu Liang insists that he came to bribe him?

“Let’s shut it down. We’re both sincere people,” Xu Liang said. “I need to keep an eye on myself!”

Zhang Hao said with a serious expression.

Without waiting for the other party to say anything more, he took a few steps back without changing his expression.

"In short, Attorney Xu, you just need to know that Zhou Ke and I are not on the same side."

"I just came to wish you a Happy New Year. I won't bother you any longer, I'll be going now."

Finished.

He then hurriedly left the law firm.

I only felt at ease after reaching the corner and seeing the camera that had recorded everything.

As for Xu Liang within the law firm
At this moment, Xu Liang touched his chin and finally frowned.

"This person is a bit wary."

"What do you mean?" Yang Ruoxi asked, puzzled.

"If there hadn't been that camera, I would have kept something so I could give him a lump of mud later."

Xu Liang spoke up.

Even without cameras, his offering of a meal to the other person could be interpreted as collusion.

"You can't really become a litigator, can you?!" Yang Ruoxi was shocked.

"This is different."

Xu Liang shook his head.

"Having something in your hand and not having anything in your hand are two different things."

Having leverage over someone doesn't always mean you have to give false testimony.

It's about preventing the other party from giving false testimony!
"Unfortunately, this person is a bit too clever."

Xu Liang sighed, and at the same time felt a bit emotional about the judicial atmosphere in Hanhai City.

In other cities, even in the uptown.

He had never seen a lawyer have to carry a camera when meeting with other lawyers.

Hanhai City actually did this.

It's infuriating! Trust between people has reached rock bottom!
The social atmosphere has truly deteriorated to the extreme.

"Forget it, let's prepare for the filing."

Xu Liang took a deep breath and started working with Yang Ruoxi, tidying up the documents and materials on their bodies.

Dealing with a liar is easy.

All you have to do is be more of a rogue than the other person!
But what if the other party is a very intelligent person who likes to have a serious lawsuit?
That pressure might be even greater than it is for Zhou Ke!

Because everything these people say is carefully considered and can serve as a basis for judgment!

Think of this.

The two inevitably quickened their pace.

张浩
Not easy to deal with!

2 month 15 day.

After the Spring Festival.

There was still a hint of chill in the air, and every household became lively.

After meals, some people began discussing the case in Hanhai City with their neighbors.

When the topic of the "Jinjiang Hotel corpse falling case" came up, those who had never heard of it before were immediately incredulous.

This was the first time they had ever heard of such a gratifying case!

And with the embellishment of relatives and friends...

Xu Liang was like Sun Wukong, who went through eighty-one tribulations, overcoming countless difficulties before finally finding the evidence and winning the third trial!
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the listener!

2 month 17 number.

Ordinary people gradually started visiting each other's homes.

When people meet, they will inevitably have some topics to discuss. Most people will eventually steer the conversation toward very grand topics, such as the international situation.

In previous years, this topic would indeed be discussed at the dinner table.

But this year is different; the topic has revealed several cases.

2 month 21 number.

Ordinary people who were on holiday for the Spring Festival are gradually resuming production and returning to their posts.

However, this did not stop the public outcry.

The more they talked, the more they focused on those cases!
Especially the case of Duan Feipeng!
Most people know that the first trial is not the main point.

The second trial is the only one!

Only when the second instance upholds the first instance's ruling can this case truly come to an end!

Therefore, the public opinion that had initially subsided has now reignited as time has passed.
2 month 24 day.

Zhang Hao looked at the documents he had compiled, took a deep breath, and continued to work diligently.

Although he was disappointed by the legal aid, he did not intend to give up on Duan Feipeng.

This is professional ethics.

Like Xu Liang, he has his own professional ethics!

Since we won't give up, we must fight for it.

Therefore, Zhang Hao found an unprecedented angle in the second trial!
Although I'll get scolded if I say it out loud, if it becomes true...
Duan Feipeng might be eligible for a reduced sentence!
With that in mind, Zhang Hao continued working.

2 month 28 day.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi took a train to Qingshi City, the capital of Lanshan Province.

The train arrived in the early morning of the 29th.

The level of development here is higher than that of Hanhai City.

Workers from all walks of life are emerging in large numbers.

Without much reflection, the two immediately settled down to rest.

until
3 month 1 day.

The trial for the "Corpse Falling from Jinjiang Hotel in Hanhai City" opened on the same day!
Half past twelve noon.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi stood in front of the provincial higher people's court.

In comparison, the two figures seemed as insignificant as ants, and indeed they were.

The majestic building displays the national emblem, and the banners flutter in the wind. At the end of the countless steps lies a magnificent and imposing structure.

Just standing here, you can feel the oppressive atmosphere it brings!

"How solemn!"

Yang Ruoxi looked at the door that exuded a cold aura and whispered with lingering fear.

"Don't be afraid."

Xu Liang looked calmly at the Higher People's Court.

The Supreme Court?

He came here today for only one purpose.

Duan Feipeng is completely doomed!
"go!"

Xu Liang's eyes suddenly sharpened. Without further hesitation, he lifted his foot and led Yang Ruoxi up the countless steps.

The bailiffs responsible for the reception had been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing the two, he went to greet them.

"The second trial will be held soon. Go to the waiting room and rest for a bit," the bailiff said truthfully.

The two nodded and followed the other person into the depths of the courthouse.

Along the way, the two also gained an understanding of the High Court of Arashiyama Province.

All I can say is, it truly lives up to its reputation as a high-level court!
Neither the architecture nor the people who come and go here can compare to any other court.

Even the waiting room was different.

While not luxurious, it is still a bit more spacious than the intermediate courthouse.

Sitting in the waiting room.

Unable to vent her tension, Yang Ruoxi could only try to talk to Xu Liang.

"It seems there are quite a few reporters waiting to take pictures."

The second instance trial needs to be held in Qingshi City.

But the reporters didn't come along.

Meanwhile, the media outlets in Qingshi City, who had long coveted the media traffic of reporters from Hanhai City, received the news and began preparing several days in advance, just waiting to film the process and results of the second trial!
"Used to it."

Xu Liang didn't care.

He simply ignored it.

I'm here to investigate the case; I don't care if they're reporters or not.

The only person I need to worry about is Zhang Hao.

other side
From what angle will they retaliate?
Struggling might be futile, but it can also be nauseating.
As for what method the other party will use?
Xu Liang fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)