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

Chapter 160 A Nationwide Reputation! [A Long Chapter of 4,000 Words!]

"Everyone stand."

"This case will be tried in the first instance by the Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City, and the second instance will be handled by the Higher People's Court of Lanshan Province."

"Now, after court review, the arguments submitted by the defendant are not accepted!"

The second instance court upheld the original verdict!

"Du Ze, the accused, is to be sentenced to death!"

"Duan Feipeng, the defendant, is sentenced to death!!!"

The words fell.

The crowd below the stage felt their blood surging, their adrenaline coursing through them, and their whole bodies trembled.

Yet there was not a sound; the spacious and magnificent courtroom of the High Court was completely silent.

Second instance
The first-instance judgment is upheld!
There wasn't even a recess!

The judge rejected the defendant's arguments outright, without even giving them a chance to discuss them!
"The court hearing is now adjourned!"

Shi Shan spoke in a deep voice, glanced at Xu Liang, and then continued:

"Please leave the court in an orderly manner."

Finished.

The judge on the bench then slowly left.

Only after the judges had all disappeared did the scene gradually become lively again.

"The first instance verdict is upheld!?"

"The original verdict was really upheld! The defendant's statements were not accepted?! Hahaha!!"

"It's held up! Good! It's held up well!"

"Both courts are reasonable!"

Everyone was very excited, even though they were only there to gather news.

At this moment, however, I still couldn't help but be drawn into the case, shifting from a public figure to the plaintiff!
The verdict at this moment was like a long-awaited rain after a drought, bringing immense relief!

until
"Wow, I really didn't expect a lawyer to defend someone pro bono for four months! Not even for a single dollar."

Suddenly someone clicked their tongue and spoke.

Upon hearing this, everyone remembered the biggest contributor to the case.

Thinking of this, they couldn't help but look towards Xu Liang, the plaintiff.

The difficulty of this case
Based on the initial information given, 99 out of 100 lawyers thought they would lose, and the remaining one simply ignored it!

But the other party, relying solely on an infrared sensor, first convicted Duan Feipeng, then personally investigated the evidence, ultimately sentencing someone with a get-out-of-jail-free card to death.
He was sentenced to death in the first instance.

The second instance upheld the first instance judgment!
There is no chance for the other party to turn the tables. Even if there is a retrial, the other party will have already been sentenced!
no doubt
"This is simply a miracle!"

"In fact, there's not a single benefit to be gained; it's all free of charge."

In an instant, everyone was moved.

Even with legal aid, the association and the government will give lawyers a few hundred yuan for food in order to support their livelihood.

Xu Liang is paying for his own lawsuits!
Moreover, this was under circumstances where victory was completely out of the question.
"This lawyer is a truly conscientious lawyer!"

"Such lofty morals and extraordinary abilities—in the legal profession, this is simply a rare gem!"

Some people say this.

Immediately, they made up their minds.

In subsequent reports, they must speak highly of Xu Liang!

If we don't praise this kind of lawyer, are we supposed to praise those other litigious lawyers?!

Think of Xu Liang: first he helped Chen Dong, then he defended Sun Quan, and now he's even offering a pro bono four-month trial.
They practically wear their morals and conscience on their sleeves!

Thinking of this, the reporters present could no longer contain themselves and quickly left the scene.

Since Xu Liangren has done everything he could, they should not be left behind.

It's time to awaken the media's spirit, which has been numbed by traffic for years!

The defendant.

Zhang Hao glanced at Xu Liang, expecting him to provoke or mock him, or at the very least, offer sarcastic remarks.

To his surprise, the other party completely ignored him.

Zhang Hao's face immediately turned red. His lips moved for a long time, as if he had a thousand words he wanted to say.

Unfortunately, he ultimately swallowed it.

He then sighed deeply, silently packed his things, and fled the scene like a loser.

The plaintiff.

"Victory!"

"This time, we've won completely!!!"

Yang Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief, her tone full of understanding. Then, a different look gradually appeared in her eyes as she looked at Xu Liang.

"Stop looking, let's pack up and go."

Xu Liang spoke up.

Yang Ruoxi hesitated for a moment, but eventually started packing her things.

This is the High Court, and not many reporters dare to cause trouble here, so no one came to disturb their departure.

until
The two walked to the entrance of the High Court.

Yang Ruoxi couldn't hold back any longer.

She pulled Xu Liang aside and cautiously asked:

"Hey, what you said in court just now... was that what you really meant?!"

"What?"

"Those words you just said..." Yang Ruoxi was deeply moved.

She stared at Xu Liang, looking at his face, and recalled his words in her mind, which made her blood boil.

If Zhang Hao remains steadfast in his opinion
Xu Liang will fight to the bitter end!

When Yang Ruoxi was studying law, she had fantasized about this more than once.

But when she actually graduated and the real world beat her law firm to a pulp, she realized that fantasy was just fantasy after all.

She had originally planned to give up all her business, even renting out the law firm, but unexpectedly...
I can't believe someone actually achieved their dream!
Ignore the methods.

Isn't what Xu Liang wants to do the lawyer she originally wanted to be?

In a trance.

Yang Ruoxi's heart pounded, her gaze softened, and she subconsciously moved a little closer.

"You mean you're willing to fight to the bitter end?"

Xu Liang thought for a moment.

He turned his head to look at the wide view below the countless steps outside the main entrance of the courthouse.

At the end of February, Arashiyama received its last snowfall of the winter.

The snow was plentiful, and as far as the eye could see, it was all snow, shimmering with a dazzling light, like sparkling water.

"I said that."

Xu Liang thought for a moment and then began to explain.

"I came to the High Court for one thing only."

"What is it?" Yang Ruoxi paused, having forgotten what Xu Liang had said.

Xu Liang's eyes narrowed, and he spoke.

"A victory!"

He came to the High Court for this one matter.

win!!!
Although it didn't meet her expectations, Yang Ruoxi was still very tempted.

She felt that the other person suddenly became very charismatic.

"Yarn, you're so cool!"

"Can I ask you for a favor?"

"what's up?"

"Don't be late for work from now on, and get the firm's perfect attendance bonus this time!" Xu Liang said with a smile.

Yang Ruoxi suddenly fell silent, then spoke seriously:

"I haven't been late this month."

Today is March 1st.

"Just tell me if I was late or not!"

"Haha, let's hurry up, or we'll miss the bus and be late again tomorrow."

The two argued and left, disappearing into the "lake" formed by the reflection of the snow.

The case is closed.

The two left.

The public outcry over the "Jinjiang Hotel corpse falling case" in Kehanhai City is far from over!
When Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi left the courtroom.

All the reporters were full of enthusiasm at this moment. When they returned to the newspaper office, they began to type on their keyboards. As they typed, they felt something was wrong, so they started to write their articles by hand with a pen!

This case was the most moving one they had ever encountered in their careers. Only by writing it down could they express their truest emotions!
They were so engrossed in writing that they forgot to eat, until their thoughts got stuck and they felt dizzy when they came to their senses.

Their bodies could no longer handle such intense mental work, which is why they reluctantly gave up.

It was precisely because we came to our senses that we were able to publish one article after another like flowing water!
Not long after.

Newspapers were plastered with reports about the case; it was impossible to ignore them!
Electronic furniture store.

Some members of the public watched footage of the court proceedings being broadcast on a television screen.

Their eyes gleamed, and their fists clenched unconsciously.

After seeing the judge pronounce the verdict, upholding the first instance judgment, he felt a surge of energy throughout his body.

Only after the court adjourned did someone finally speak up:

"Our judges in Lanshan Province are really capable!"

Upon hearing this, even strangers couldn't help but turn around and echo:

"Indeed, you are a sensible and reasonable official; you've done a good job!"

In the past, the judgments in some cases have been less than satisfactory to the public.

The fact that they have received good news in both the first and second trials is truly a pleasant surprise.

and
"The plaintiff's lawyer truly has a moral conscience!"

"I don't want a single penny. I fought through the first trial and then the second trial. The second trial was intense, and I was willing to fight to the very end. I put in so much effort over these four months, and I don't ask for anything in return!"

Someone remarked with admiration and praise.

They believed they couldn't do that.

no way.

Rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea—these are all heavy burdens weighing on our shoulders!

Each one is worth a fortune!
Did they leave them without any income for four months?

It's good that you're not married.

If they were married, they really couldn't do it. It was as if even breathing a breath of air carried a great guilt, let alone wholeheartedly serving others!

Thinking like this.

He admired Xu Liang more and more.

"There is such a lawyer in Hanhai City."

"This is a blessing for Hanhai City!"

Someone exclaimed in praise, which was immediately echoed by countless others.

Public opinion is not limited to Hanhai City.

It will not be limited to Lanshan Province.

These reports, brimming with the journalists' personal opinions, were expected to flop and be treated like toilet paper.
It was spreading outwards at an alarming speed!
Haixi Province.

on the street.

Some people were very excited while reading the newspaper, as if they had found their dream lover.

Evening market.

A weary-looking man stood outside the courthouse, staring blankly at the news on television and listening to the conversations around him.

Zhao Prefecture.

In remote areas, some farmers' wrinkled, rough, cloudy, and numb eyes gradually revealed a new sparkle.

They gradually became excited, as if they had found a lifeline.

In just one day.

Xu Liang seemed to have become a national lawyer, his reputation resounding throughout many provinces, becoming a topic of conversation.

of course.

As the saying goes, people's joys and sorrows are not shared.

Not everyone reacted the same way they did.

Hanhai City.

March 3rd, 8:00 AM.

The Intermediate People's Court of Hanhai City.

"New year, new look! Let's get rid of the bad luck of 2004!"

"Haha, I didn't have any bad luck last year, except for a few financial cases that gave me a bit of a headache."

"Well, to be honest, I didn't feel much pressure in Hanhai City last year. Even without pressure, I didn't have any performance targets to make a living."

"That's true."

"."

Inside the courthouse office.

As judges gradually returned to work, they couldn't help but tease each other when they saw familiar colleagues.

Listen to their voices.

Zhao Yi, who arrived at work early, glanced at them from his workstation and looked speechless.

No pressure in 2004?

joke.

The pressure he faced in those six months was greater than all the other cases he had handled combined!

Since June, Zhao Yi hasn't had a single good night's sleep. Every time he closes his eyes, a sudden discovery of evidence appears in his mind.
Looking at the group of people discussing in front of him.

Zhao Yi was indignant.

Don't these guys know who's bearing the brunt of the burden in the courts?!
The entire city of Hanhai.
The heavy burden of adjudicating cases in three districts and six counties rests entirely on his shoulders!
Think of this.

"Ahem, have all the cases from last year been settled? Why are you just chatting like this?!"

As Zhao Yi passed by the group, he suddenly coughed softly, his face full of seriousness.

Upon seeing this, the judges scattered like birds and beasts.

His current position is the presiding judge of the First Criminal Division, which is a very powerful leader within the court!
Just as Zhao Yi was about to leave.

suddenly.

The judge, who had just left, seemed to remember something, turned around, looked at Zhao Yi, and said:

"Judge Zhao, the president of the court couldn't find you earlier, so he asked me to pass on a message that there will be a meeting in the conference room on the fourth floor later."

Hear the words.

Zhao Yi looked surprised. "A meeting? What kind of meeting?"

"It seems to be a meeting about reporting cases."

The judge began to speak.

Hear the words.

Zhao Yi's face lit up with realization; he understood.

Before long, he led the judge up to the fourth floor and found the largest conference room.

"Squeak~"

As he opened the door, more than a dozen pairs of eyes focused on him.

Several people of higher status in the conference room nodded to Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi nodded and then found his seat.

He understood the meaning of the meeting just by hearing the word "submit".

The meeting wasn't troublesome, but it was extremely important!

As for the meeting theme
Before long, when everyone had arrived, the dean, who was sitting in the main seat, glanced at everyone present and then put his hand to his lips.

"Cough cough!"

The dean coughed, and waited until everyone's attention was on him.

The dean then spoke:
"The news has already been released in advance, so everyone should be mentally prepared."

"Those of you who want to submit your cases, let's take advantage of the court's free time today and go one by one!"

What is a reported case?
Let's say that.

In the Eastern Kingdom, in the most powerful city, the Supreme Court is required to publicly disclose a batch of special cases every year.

These cases will be divided into two parts.

The first type of case study is for reference, and the second type is for guidance.

What's the point of making these cases public?
This is intended for reference by people in the national judicial system!
That's right.

When a judge is unsure about a case, they will look at similar cases to see how they were judged in the same situation, refer to the methods used, and ultimately make their own judgment.

It can be said that the annual update of the case database represents further improvement and progress in the judiciary!

Cases cannot be reported by only certain individuals.

Instead, reports are submitted level by level.

Starting from the grassroots courts, the judges in charge of the cases will submit whichever cases they believe qualify, and after discussion, they will proceed to the next level for further discussion.

These cases were eventually submitted to the Supreme Court, which then screened them and made them public.

This task has become an indispensable part of the performance evaluation of all judges!
From a vast number of cases across the country
Select a few outstanding individuals!
Even the improvement of laws will take these cases into account!
(End of this chapter)