A three-year suspended sentence...

This is practically equivalent to no criminal responsibility, or even...

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng did not mention compulsory medical treatment!

Of course, from the moment the other party chose to be convicted of intentional assault, everyone had a vague suspicion that there would be no compulsory medical treatment. After all, this usually only happens when there is absolutely no criminal liability.

Although Zhang Yue received a suspended sentence, a suspended sentence is still a criminal offense, and you can't say she wasn't responsible!

"After returning home, have regular follow-up appointments with a psychiatrist to confirm the status of your mental illness."

"Family members must keep a close eye on the other party."

"Take your medicine on time and receive treatment on time..."

During the trial, Meng Junfeng continued to speak.

The moment the words were spoken...

The servants were taken aback at first, then a deafening clamor erupted.

"A three-year suspended sentence? He stabbed someone 17 times, almost killing him, and got a three-year suspended sentence?!"

"No, a public prosecution for intentional injury and attempted murder can get a suspended sentence... I thought the minimum would be five years." "Phew, objectively speaking, although the compulsory medical treatment made me very angry, it's reasonable if the judge is willing to sentence me, but not sentencing me is clearly more in line with public order and good morals."

"My God, this trial is something my brother has never seen in decades..."

The audience members wore expressions of disbelief, their eyes filled with shock.

Reporter Sun Huo opened his mouth, looked at the people above, swallowed hard.

"Old Liu, how many years has it been since we've had a case like this?"

He is a reporter from Haicheng, working for the Haicheng newspaper. He came to Chengdu on behalf of the newspaper.

After learning about the case, I initially thought it would be another human tragedy, but who would have thought...

The case has come to this conclusion!

Although Sun Huo spoke to the man beside him, his eyes remained fixed on the trial area.

"Sigh, I've never seen anything like it."

A reporter known as Lao Liu remained silent.

"I thought I'd never see him again... but who would have thought I'd spot him here!"

The words were spoken.

Old Liu clenched his fists, his adrenaline surging, full of energy and excitement, yet he didn't know what to say or do. Xu De had just said something, something that was an insult.

They were criticizing Zhang Yue, but they were also criticizing Zhang Xing.

But for some reason, Lao Liu felt as if she were being verbally abused and insulted, which made her feel ashamed. But along with the shame, a surge of anger also welled up. This anger was not directed at any one person, but at a certain "direction"!

Since 2000, society has been developing rapidly.

Old Liu gradually realized that the social atmosphere was beginning to change.

The farmer and the snake scenario continues to unfold, with traditional morality being cast aside and only self-preservation becoming the priority.

The same applies to Zhang Yue's case.

Zhang Xing tried to save someone, but was instead pushed down by the other person.

Through Zhang Yue's recording at the Ninth Hospital, the police, using objective evidence, deduced that Liu Jie was turning the tables and falsely accusing her benefactor. Thus...

Zhang Xing narrowly escaped death, and Zhang Yue faces the possibility of imprisonment and possible lifelong isolation in a compulsory medical ward.

All of this came at a cost stemming from a single act of kindness, and without that kindness, the current price...would not have been paid. "Right, the manuscript...I need to write it!"

Old Sun and Old Liu came to their senses and were extremely excited.

He rummaged through his briefcase, pulled out paper and pen, and, relying on his memory, began to write on the paper.

This case...

It must be meticulously crafted, brought back to Haicheng, and reported on!

Old Sun picked up his pen, pondered for a long time, and finally, the title of an article appeared on the paper.

Verdict! The "Despicable" Rat!

Trial area.

The noisy atmosphere was so disruptive that it even interfered with the progress of the trial.

Judge Meng Junfeng had no choice but to grip the gavel and repeatedly pound it on the table.

"Silence! Silence!"

Unfortunately, after several sentences were uttered, the uproar and clamor did not stop, only the volume decreased slightly.

Meng Junfeng felt somewhat helpless.

However, he also knew that it would be extremely difficult to quiet everyone down at this point, so he simply stopped paying attention.

He paused, then suddenly shifted his gaze to the prosecutor's seat, landing on the attorney's seat.

"agent!"

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng began speaking solemnly.

The words were spoken.

Agent's seat.

Fan He remained silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. His haggard face showed a hint of weakness as he responded:

"exist."

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng stated, "Based on the Civil Code and local standards for personal injury..."

"The injured party in the case, Liu Guofu, suffered a level three disability. His legal representative is pursuing civil litigation and demanding compensation of 135550 yuan."

"At the same time, we demand that the defendant bear the medical expenses, nursing expenses, and compensation for emotional distress..."

Meng Junfeng lowered his head.

He looked at the civil lawsuit filed by Fan He before the case was officially filed, seeking accountability.

In criminal cases with attached civil suits, in addition to the criminal liability portion, a civil suit compensation judgment must also be rendered.

As for the amount of civil damages required in this case...

"The total compensation is 340000 yuan, is that right?"

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng confirmed this again.

340,000... a full 340,000!

In this era where even a monthly salary of less than 1,000 yuan is common, and the average salary is only 700 or 800 yuan, it would take 35 years of working without eating or drinking to pay off 340,000 yuan! Clearly, this is an extremely high compensation amount.

In a normal criminal case, this amount would be outrageous and impossible to be sentenced, but this is a case of someone being stabbed 17 times!

The cost of those three expert teams performing surgeries in turn is astronomical.

Fan He paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes."

"it is good."

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng turned to the defendant's dock and looked at Xu De, asking:

"Regarding the issue of civil damages, does the defendant need to make any further statements?"

Civil compensation?

The audience paused slightly.

They then realized that this was not a simple criminal case, but a criminal incidental civil lawsuit that also required pursuing civil liability.

only..

34w, isn't that a bit too high?

However, just as they were wondering, a very clean and concise voice appeared in their ears.

"We have no objections!"

dock.

Xu De remained calm, showing no sign of being intimidated by the 34.

"Your Honor, we are willing to accept the civil claim for compensation."

Accept?

Accepting 34 yuan in civil damages!?

Those in the audience and those in the gallery were suddenly stunned, their minds still reeling, feeling utterly bewildered.

"Accept...accept? Even though there wasn't much criminal liability, this is 34!"

"Taking on a 34 yuan penalty is worse than taking on criminal charges; at least a criminal sentence would only be three or four years..."

"No, something's not right. Something feels off."

Everyone scratched their heads, wondering what Xu De was doing.

If it were any other lawyer here, they would have already started criticizing them. This is clearly disregarding the interests of the client, but... just minutes ago, the other party had defended the defendant and secured a suspended sentence.

The crowd was starting to have a hard time deciding what to do.

On the contrary, it was the trial.

Judge Meng Junfeng looked at Xu De, who was about to speak, his lips moved, but he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

at this time.

Lin Yue added:

"Your Honor, regarding the matter of compensation for emotional distress, our side has discussed..."

"It is better to increase the compensation to comfort the injured party. In other words, it is reasonable and legal compensation made out of humanitarian considerations and out of personal remorse, totaling 10 yuan."

"Emergency treatment costs, medical expenses, follow-up caregivers... and even potential surgery costs."

"Regarding civil suit compensation, we are willing to increase the compensation to 80!"

"Please grant permission, court."

Everyone: ?

The audience was stunned.

Even the two reporters from Haicheng, Sun and Liu, couldn't help but stop writing and look up at the trial area.

But then I saw...

Xu De did not refute at all, nor did he show any surprise.

It is clear that this was a conclusion reached through joint discussion between the two.

What the hell?

The other party is demanding a staggering 34 yuan in compensation, and they still don't think it's enough?

Instead, they want to add nearly 50? The total compensation will accumulate to 80!?

This was 80 in 2003, equivalent to millions in later years!

Even if you used that money to buy a house in Haicheng or gold now, twenty years later, that 80 yuan would become an incredibly huge sum. In today's world, a family might not even earn 80 yuan in their entire lifetime...

"We are willing to take responsibility."

Lin Yue repeated it again.

Upon hearing this...

Judge Meng Junfeng couldn't say a word, just looked at them with a strange expression, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Are you sure?

Lin Yue nodded, without any psychological burden whatsoever.

"I'm sure!"

Most economic cases...

No, it should be said that in 99% of cases involving economic issues, the defendants do not want to pay money, even in criminal cases with attached civil proceedings, economic conflicts still pull each other together.

Even if they are willing to pay, it is only on the condition that the other party is willing to sign a letter of understanding.

result.

Xu De, on the other hand, not only refused the letter of forgiveness, but also took an unusually proactive approach, willing to increase the compensation to 80 yuan!

On the other hand, the agents were completely deflated...

"Does the agent have any objections?"

Meng Junfeng looked toward the agent's seat.

Fan He remained silent; he simply didn't have the energy to answer such a question.

Team lawyer Wei Xiao, speaking haltingly on his behalf, replied:

"No objections."

"it is good."

At the start of the trial, Judge Meng Junfeng did not hesitate; he picked up the gavel and slammed it on the table.

"Bang!"

The hammer struck.

The ruling regarding the civil procedure was heard by everyone.

"Regarding this case."

"According to the assessment, the injured party, Liu Guofu, suffered a level three disability. According to the standards set by the Criminal Law, compensation should be..."

"Medical expenses, emergency treatment fees, and caregiver fees are integrated..."

"Compensation for emotional distress, humanitarian damages..."

"In conclusion, the defendant Zhang Yue is sentenced to compensate the victim Liu Guofu..."

talking.

Judge Meng Junfeng, a third-level senior judge and presiding judge, uttered a rather exaggerated figure.

"A total of 400000 yuan in compensation!"

80 is definitely unreasonable; the defendant saying it sounds more like he's trying to disgust the other party.

But 40w is more reasonable, it's only 6w more than the standard signs.

only.

40 is a lot!

The crowd erupted in uproar, but before they could speak...

Then you will see.

At the trial.

Judge Meng Junfeng paused slightly, then uttered the other half of his unfinished words, which echoed in everyone's ears.

Then he abruptly changed the subject.

However, because the defendant in this case is a minor, he/she is not capable of bearing civil liability.

According to Article 1188 of the Civil Code, "Guardianship Liability".

The original text clearly stipulates: "If a person without civil capacity or with limited civil capacity causes harm to others, the guardian shall bear the tort liability."

According to the Interpretation of Tort Liability in the Civil Code, if a minor causes harm to another person, the guardian shall bear full responsibility.

"In summary."

Presiding Judge Meng Junfeng looked toward the prosecution seat.

He addressed Fan He, saying:

"The 40 yuan compensation awarded will be borne entirely by the defendant's legal guardian."

"After the judgment in this case is issued, the guardian shall comply within three months. If the period for compliance is exceeded, an extension may be requested from the court. An extension will not be granted without due cause."

"agent."

"You can apply to the court for enforcement!"

Forced execution...

Fan He paused, utterly speechless. His lips moved for a moment, but he couldn't utter a single note. He could only force himself to take a deep breath and suppress his emotions.

The guardian will bear the entire 40 yuan compensation.

That's acceptable; that's how normal cases are judged.

But this case won't do!

Enforcement? Enforce my ass! Who are you going to force me to do it?!

"I...I understand," Wei Xiao said, forcing a smile.

"it is good."

Trial.

Without further hesitation, Judge Meng Junfeng stood up and uttered his final words.

"The ruling is effective immediately!"

"case.."

Court adjourned!

The verdict is in.

Criminal liability and civil compensation have all been adjudicated, and the case is now completely closed and concluded.

The three judges were not going to stay any longer. They stood up, straightened their clothes, and then left.

The prosecutor appeared to be in a normal mood and left after tidying up his belongings.

However, before leaving, the other person stopped at the door, looked at Xu De deeply, and then turned and left.

As for the civil litigation agent who received the "astronomical compensation of 40 yuan".

Fan He and his team of lawyers.

After a long silence, he finally left the scene dejectedly, like a drowned rat.

this.

This scene left the audience increasingly bewildered, unable to grasp its meaning, until...

"Wait, wait!"

"Didn't the defendant have a guardian? I remember now, it seems that because Zhang Yue and Zhang Xing had been homeless for a long time without reporting it to the police, the guardianship status remained!"

In a daze.

In the audience, someone had a sudden flash of inspiration and thought of something.

Then his eye twitched.

"wrong."

"Theoretically, homeless minors without guardians should be compensated by the Civil Affairs Bureau, with the 40 yuan compensation provided by the government." "But...legally, he has a guardian!"

"Even though the other party is not responsible, procedurally... they must bear the liability for compensation, and the Civil Affairs Bureau should not have to pay anything!"

"But then a problem arises..."

The problem is coming.

You can't find Zhang Yue's guardian!

The other party has long since disappeared; it's been over a decade, and we haven't even caught a glimpse of them.

Where can I get the money? And who can I ask for it from?

Apply for enforcement? It's pointless to apply if you can't even meet with the person in question!

You can't exactly ask the court to send a team of police officers on a plane abroad for a transnational investigation to find the other party and claim compensation, can you? ...If they can't find them, then the money won't be in your hands, and you won't get it.

Then the money will just have to stay there, and even if Zhang Yue comes of age, she will not have to take any responsibility for this money!

That is to say...

"wrong!"

In the audience, someone raised an eyebrow, looking shocked.

"No criminal liability, no compulsory medical treatment, and civil compensation..."

"No civil damages are required either!?"

After the audience figured it out, they looked up in astonishment at the courtroom.

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