Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

Chapter 104 Outside the Courtroom Reporter

Xu De was not a humble or pretentious person.

Or.

He is not someone who likes to make quiet contributions.

In his mind, if you do something wrong, you'll be punished; if you do something well, you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Otherwise...wouldn't the case have been investigated in vain?

If it were truly driven by love and a pure pursuit of justice, then no matter how many of us there were, we wouldn't have enough to starve to death.

so..

"Walk."

Xu De stood up, patted his two partners beside him, and then looked at Yang Huan to one side.

Yang Huan was still somewhat dazed, staring blankly at Liu Jingqi until she was taken away by the bailiffs, at which point he burst into tears.

He didn't know why he was crying, nor when he started crying. By the time he realized it, his emotions had already overwhelmed him.

But as mentioned before, Xu De is not a humble or pretentious person.

Cry if you want; there's no law that explicitly states a man can't cry!

"At least... they got their revenge."

Xu De spoke up with a reassuring remark.

Then, he led his men outside.

The second courtroom had many doors, and the passageway they left through was on the right. Before long, the four of them arrived at the door.

Upon seeing this, the two bailiffs paused briefly, then suddenly pulled the door open.

"Sizzle!"

The moment the door opened, before anyone could react...

"Snap!"

"Click-clack-click-clack!"

"Snap!"

The overwhelming number of cameras emitted blinding white light as countless reporters' cameras pointed at Xu De, instantly turning the afternoon dusk into daylight!

Followed by.

Then countless microphones swarmed forward, dozens of people crowded to the front, raised their microphones, and asked urgently: "Attorney Xu, regarding the No. 18 case, has the verdict been announced and the court adjourned? What crimes were the three defendants convicted of?"

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"Attorney Xu, we are from Phoenix News. Please give us ten minutes. We would like to conduct a solo interview with you. If possible, Phoenix News will dedicate a page to your story in tomorrow's morning and evening editions!"

"Has the victim received justice?"

"Could you please explain the case report from the court proceedings?"

"Attorney Xu, are you worried that the defendant will appeal to the second instance? Do you think there is a possibility of overturning the verdict in the second instance?"

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Countless voices converged into a cacophony.

A huge crowd surrounded and squeezed Xu De.

Not only him, but Lin Yue and Wang Chao were also not spared. Although they were not in close proximity, they were surrounded by countless people, and it looked as if they were trapped in an ambush.

As for these questions...

None of the three were fools.

Some questions can be answered, but others cannot.

First, the case involves minors. Although the verdict has been announced, the details of the case cannot be disclosed. Even if people outside have guessed and know the truth, they cannot say it outright.

But then again...

It can't be said outright, but it can be done covertly!

"The verdict in Case 18 has been announced, as for the outcome..."

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At this point, Xu De paused, a smile spreading across his face, and said, "Our client is very satisfied!"

Are you satisfied with the results?

The reporters present were all shrewd individuals; upon hearing this, they immediately began to consider the verdict.

But just thinking about it... made everyone else gasp for breath.

The client is satisfied... What level of satisfaction would it take to satisfy Yang Huan?

It's important to know that Yang Huan has lost his mother and sister. Before the trial, he made it clear that he did not want a property settlement, but only criminal prosecution!

Would Liu Jingqi be satisfied with a ten-year sentence?

will not.

Twenty years?

Neither will it.

Even life imprisonment, or even a suspended death sentence (which doesn't exist for minors), wouldn't be satisfactory; the only outcome would be...

death penalty!!!

But the moment this answer appeared, everyone present was suddenly stunned, their emotions churning like rolling dark clouds, their eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.

death penalty?

Liu Jingqi has been sentenced to death? Was what I heard at the door just now not an illusion, but a real death sentence for Liu Jingqi?!

this....

How is this possible? Liu Jingqi is only 16 years old; even a life sentence is impossible for her. Even so...

"Is it the death penalty?! How did you manage that?!"

Finally, someone couldn't help but ask, and put the microphone into the other person's mouth.

Immediately afterwards, a sense of curiosity arose within me, my breathing quickened, and I was filled with a thirst for knowledge.

Upon hearing this...

Xu De revealed a professional smile.

"For detailed information about the case, please wait for the hospital's subsequent announcement; I won't go into too much detail here."

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"Can't you really tell me?"

Some people complained, "For example, regarding the sentencing... will the victim die in peace? Will the blood debt be repaid in blood?"

Although Liu Jingqi's age has been revised to 18, or even 19 at present.

However, because several minors are involved, such as Yang Jiale, Qiao Wang, and Jiang Yu, the case remains a confidential case. Xu De will be held accountable for rashly leaking the case details.

However, on the other hand...

at this time.

Yang Huan, standing beside him, suddenly became agitated and said, "Yes!"

"...I am very grateful to Attorney Xu. If it weren't for him, I would be watching those executioners continue to live..."

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As she spoke, Yang Huan's eyes reddened again, and she couldn't help but wipe away her tears.

"Thank you... thank you!"

that is the truth.

Perhaps someone in the entire city of Green Forest would be willing to take on this case.

But they will never be like Xu De, aiming for the death penalty from the very beginning!

What will this lead to?

This caused the investigation to deviate significantly from its intended direction!

The reason they were able to find evidence was because Xu De was determined to fight the death penalty from the beginning, so he focused on the age.

If it's about holding someone accountable, what if we make the greatest effort to do so within the known circumstances?

That would only lead to focusing on the details of the incident, searching for Liu Jingqi's methods, attitude, and inner thoughts.

A slight deviation can lead to a huge error.

A single misjudgment in accepting a case can lead to drastically different results!

Not to mention, even if the others wanted to execute him... they couldn't.

From the first recess on the 17th to the reopening on the 28th, there were only 10 days of investigation time.

During these 10 days, you need to confirm that the former director of the welfare home, Zheng Tong, has committed a crime, and then drive to Yan'an City, more than 2,000 kilometers away.

Then they found Lianshan County, and finally...

They even had to uncover Zhang Yueyue's identity even though they hadn't actually searched for her at all!

Then, after persuading Sun Miaohua, going through a series of procedures including police evidence collection, they drove 2,000 kilometers back to Lusen City.

That's it.

You also need to save at least three days to get a paternity test report!

You accomplished all this in just 10 days!

You know you can't do it...

Leaving aside the difference in intelligence.

Let's talk about physical strength.

For an ordinary person, just flying to your province and back would take four days, let alone conducting an investigation and gathering evidence. They'd probably be halfway through, the case would be deadlocked, and they'd be completely worn out.

Not to mention the more than 4,000 kilometers it takes to drive back and forth, trekking through mountains and rivers to conduct investigations, and also requiring a high level of mental exertion.

A purebred superhuman from the East, a triathlete of the legal world!

Wang Chao considered himself to be physically strong, but after following Xu Delai for this round, he could only despairingly call himself an "Iron Man"!

so..

"If I had used a different lawyer, I would never have been able to get my revenge!"

Yang Huan immediately spoke, his face full of emotion, and continued to address the people around him.

He is a person with very sound values. Sometimes when he sees Xu De, he feels that he owes him a lot.

Why?

Because his demands were excessive, and because this case could really ruin a lawyer's career, the best theoretical reward would be nothing more than a mediocre victory for the defendant.

He had no way to repay the other party, but... now that he had the opportunity, he would naturally do his best to speak well of them.

The kind that comes from the bottom of my heart!

Yang Huan tried his best to speak, saying, "No... I might not even be able to get a lawyer!"

"Uncle Sun told me that at first he took 300,000 yuan to other lawyers to find someone to take on the case, but none of the other law firms in Lusen City were willing to take it."

Even if they were willing to take on the case, they could only lower their demands, changing the focus from pursuing criminal liability to pursuing compensation.

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"At that time, only Attorney Xu was willing to take the case. If it weren't for him, my mother and sister would not have been able to rest in peace even in death."

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"If it weren't for him, Liu Jingqi might not even have been sentenced to 10 years."

The reporters around him could understand what he was saying.

Whether no one takes the case or the person died with their eyes wide open... in short, every word is what they want!

Most importantly...

Yang Huan's attitude clearly indicates that Liu Jingqi has been sentenced to death!

But here's the problem... How could Liu Jingqi be sentenced to death?!

This is the Intermediate People's Court, a place where everyone upholds the law. The judges aren't fools, and the prosecutors and defendants are elites. How could they allow a mere representative to act recklessly?

But that's the result, so... what exactly happened?!

But just as everyone was about to ask further questions...

Xu De pressed Yang Huan down repeatedly, a polite smile on his face, and led his men outside.

"Children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint."

"You will all know the details of the case when the court releases the information later. It's getting late, so we'll be leaving now."

The words were spoken.

Lin Yue and Wang Chao quickly followed the other person and squeezed out.

What Yang Huan said could be considered a characterization of the case, and theoretically... it crossed the line.

But then a problem arises.

Yang Huan is a minor!

He is a minor, a 14-year-old minor, so naturally he can say whatever he wants. If the court doesn't like it, it can hold him accountable, but you have to memorize the "Juvenile Protection Act" first before you can hold him accountable!

Besides, he's not a lawyer, just a family member, so let him leak the secret.

Therefore, Xu De left with his men without saying anything more.

Watching their backs as they walked away.

The reporters felt as if a cat was scratching an itch inside them, extremely anxious.

"The death penalty...it's most likely the death penalty!"

"Nothing but the death penalty could satisfy Yang Huan, but the death penalty... how is that possible? Have the laws regarding minors been changed? That can't be right."

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"What about the second instance? Will the defendant appeal to the second instance?"

"Let them appeal then. Don't you know what the second instance will be like?"

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The group lowered their heads and exchanged anxious messages.

From the current perspective, the prosecution has achieved a satisfactory outcome in the first instance, which means the defendant has suffered a crushing defeat.

Although it's unclear how they lost, it's obvious that someone would feel resentful after losing the case, at least the defendant would.

Dissatisfaction inevitably leads to appeals.

But then a problem arises...

appeal?

Does the appeal go to a second instance?

Most people might think that the first instance is handled by the intermediate court and the second instance by the high court, so the second instance is more important.

that's the truth.

"The second instance is indeed of a higher level and has the final decision-making power." If it believes that the first instance was wrong, it can directly overturn the judgment and conduct a retrial.

But this is just a superficial theory!

Actually.

Generally, in cases that go to the second instance, the second instance court will not interfere with the first instance judgment, unless one thing happens.

That means there was a clear error in the trial proceedings!

For example, if a case of intentional homicide is ruled as manslaughter, the second instance will send it back for retrial.

However, they do not interfere with minor adjustments to sentences, such as "shifting the machine gun fifty meters to the left."

and so.

As long as Zhang Bingxin's judgment is not arbitrary and is within a reasonable range, even if Liu Jingqi appeals to the second instance, it will be useless, as there is a 98% chance that the second instance will review the case.

The only thing to worry about is the Supreme Court!

Any death penalty case must be approved by the Supreme Court.

If you disagree, then all your previous efforts will have been in vain.

But in any case.

At the very least, we have already won the case and achieved a complete victory!

So, for them...

"Should we write an article?"

Among the crowd, Zhang Wang, the younger brother of Phoenix News reporter Zhang Xia, couldn't help but ask a question in a low voice.

Writing an article? Then I'd have to write about the death penalty.

But the prosecution never mentioned the death penalty, and the court did not disclose it either. Their reporting in this way... feels somewhat borderline.

only...

Zhang Xia was initially hesitant, but seeing the gazes of those around her, she immediately stopped dawdling.

"Write!"

The case is already closed; they were just making assumptions beforehand.

Court accountability? It's not unheard of, but their reporting doesn't qualify as accountability at all!

"What time is it now?"

Zhang Xia pressed for an answer.

"5:30 PM," Zhang Wang said.

5:30...

The last report on Xu De's case had a truly shocking effect. Now... what would happen if the newspaper were to dedicate an entire page to it?

Not to mention, this case is the 18th case in China!

Putting aside the difficulty, just looking at public opinion, it will far surpass the Lijiacun case!

Thinking of this.

Zhang Xia gritted her teeth and strode outside.

"I need to finish an article tonight and try to get it published in tomorrow's morning paper!"

at the same time.

After leaving the second courtroom, Xu De turned several corners and finally arrived at the lobby.

The courthouse lobby was still quiet and deserted, but since it was closing time, there were quite a few people around.

The surrounding environment, which had been noisy because of the reporters, quieted down.

Xu De took a deep breath, calming his mind.

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In a daze.

He caught a glimpse of someone out of the corner of his eye.

All I saw was...

In the main hall of the courthouse, on several public chairs.

Prosecutors Huang Shi, Wang Mang, and Zhang Qing were sitting in chairs, picking at their boxed lunches.

Upon seeing this, Xu De hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward.

The three people who were eating quietly felt a shadow fall over them and couldn't help but look up.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the three men reacted in different ways.

Prosecutor Zhang Qing looked cautious. He quickly shoveled as much of his boxed lunch into his mouth as possible before the other party could speak.

If I remember correctly...

After the court hearing for the Lijiacun case closed, I was eating at the entrance when he chased me away to investigate the case after I'd only taken a couple of bites!

What are they trying to do now? Are they trying to persecute us again?!

Huang Shi didn't think that much about it.

He merely glanced up and casually asked, "What?"

Xu Dedao: "What are your thoughts on the second trial?"

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