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Chapter 249 The Deadly Trap Set by Xu De

This is theft, not robbery!

The moment the words were spoken.

On the judge's bench, the judge frowned deeply, and even the prosecutor was at a loss for words, his eyes filled with astonishment.

this...

"Who is the defense attorney?"

"That's not right. The seats for civil litigation representatives are usually reserved for the victim's family's lawyers. I don't recall any rule being changed to give them to the defendant's lawyers..."

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"Robbery seems more serious than theft, doesn't it?"

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"Yes, the same goes for civil claims for compensation. Isn't the other party prepared to fight for their interests? You know, whether it's robbery or theft, this case is genuinely controversial. If things go wrong, it could really be ruled as theft!"

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The moment the words were spoken.

The audience members were filled with doubt and began whispering among themselves.

Even Zhu Dali understood it!

now.

In the defendant's seat, Zhu Dali's heart suddenly skipped a beat. He abruptly looked up at Xu De.

If there was no robbery, then there is one less reason for severe punishment.

Furthermore, considering his own surrender... it's highly likely he'll only get a suspended death sentence, or even life imprisonment!

Life imprisonment... He could use taxpayers' money for medical treatment while in prison and live for many more years... If his treatment is successful, he could even live with his family after his release!

this....

This... Zhu Dali's breathing became increasingly rapid. In the dark ocean of his heart, a second lighthouse appeared.

And it's even brighter!

However... when Zhu Dali looked at Yan Mi, he only saw... Yan Mi's face was extremely ugly.

Zhu Dali was stunned.

"Agent, are you sure?"

On the judge's bench, the presiding judge hesitated before asking a question.

"We are certain!" Xu De nodded.

The judge hesitated for a long time, then gave a very subtle hint.

"Agent, you should know... how civil damages should be handled, right?"

Xu De nodded again: "I understand."

He is on the civil prosecution side.

Civil litigation seeks civil compensation, which is related to money.

Which will result in more compensation: robbery and murder, or murder and theft?

If you're like Sun Wukong, with 36 or 72 transformations, believing that the more transformations you have, the more powerful you are; and the more crimes you commit, the more compensation you have...

Then you might lose a lot of money!

for example.

In later generations, in the same region, under the condition that the victims are the same.

If the conviction is for robbery resulting in death, the settlement is: the defendant shall pay a one-time compensation of 100 million to 200 million yuan, and it will not be much lower.

What if the case is settled as intentional homicide plus theft?

Most payouts range from 30 to 70 yuan!

200w and 30w, the highest and lowest, span nearly 7 times the latitude of the lowest!

Apart from that.

The other party added another sentence.

Agent's seat.

Xu De then slowly spoke up: "Your Honor, in this case, after the defendant was sentenced, he only had a wife and a 5-year-old child at home."

"If the civil compensation is too high..."

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He didn't say anything more, but everyone understood.

If the compensation is too high, and the other party's family has little savings, leaving only a widow and her children, they will most likely end up in poverty.

What? So, the civil compensation is reduced based on the robbery charge?

Putting aside the issue of non-compliance, the minimum compensation for robbery alone is much higher than the maximum compensation for theft!

so...

If the theft is confirmed, Zhu Dali will not only pay less money, but also reduce his jail time!

Was he also considering things from Zhu Dali's perspective?

"Whose lawyer is this anyway!?"

Everyone was even more surprised.

On the judge's bench.

"Is this what the victim's family thinks?"

"I don't know. The court contacted them once, but the family members were not in a good mental state. It's possible that they expressed their demands during a period of lucidity; otherwise, there would be no reason for it."

"The prosecution cannot alter the indictment; the criminal offense is very clear."

"As for the defendant's family... the child is innocent, and they do need the money."

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The three judges pondered Xu De's words.

Immediately.

Finally, Yang Jianjun, the vice president of the court and the presiding judge in this case, frowned and looked at the defendant's dock.

He spoke in a deep voice, "Defendant's seat, do you... wish to second this?"

This time, Yang Jianjun didn't even ask if there were any objections.

After all, what Xu De said was just the other party's defense statement, simply changing the charge from robbery to theft.

In theory, Yan Mi should seize the opportunity and turn things around quickly!

However... this is just theory; in practice, there are many more things to consider.

"Damn it, that beast!"

dock.

Feeling the gazes of everyone, the lawyer remained composed, but inwardly he cursed.

His face darkened, and he looked around without immediately replying; he was even quite angry.

Why are you angry? The other person was clearly helping you out!

Simply because...

"If they respond, the court will definitely adjourn!"

"The prosecutor's indictment is based on facts, and amending it would mean an error in their work. The case details clearly show that Zhu Dali committed robbery... They cannot possibly amend it!"

"If the defendant argues and the prosecutor defends, the only outcome is that this trial will not yield a result."

At this moment, a few drops of cold sweat appeared on Yan Mi's forehead.

He never expected that the opposing lawyer would dare to risk being scorned by others by launching such an unconventional attack from the perspective of defending the opponent.

"No results were obtained..."

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"Then the court must adjourn."

"After the court adjourns, it will resume in about a month. A month... the paternity test results can't be delayed any longer!"

"If, at this crucial juncture, paternity is confirmed through DNA testing, the prosecutor will definitely take notice. In that case, there will be no trial during the second investigation period, and the original second trial date will be postponed!"

"How long will it take? Two months? Six months!?"

He meticulously calculated, racking his brains, as countless chaotic thoughts surfaced in his mind.

For him, six months is a losing proposition. He earns hundreds of thousands in commission fees alone, and in six months he could make nearly a million. Why would he waste his time doing this?

Second.

A six-month paternity test result doesn't necessarily mean the child is biologically related.

What if Zhu Dali finds out he and his son are not related by blood before the case is closed and a verdict is reached?

and so.

"You absolutely cannot engage in this conversation, not at all!"

His sharp gaze hardened, and his resolve hardened.

Once you respond, you'll fall into a trap, with a whole host of troubles and dangers lurking at every turn.

Can..

"presiding judge!"

Just as Yan Mi took a deep breath and met the judge's eyes.

In a daze.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the defendant's seat and Zhu Dali's eyes.

In the other person's eyes... there was fanaticism, a fanaticism called hope!

Strictly halted.

If you don't engage in conversation and choose to plead guilty instead of charging yourself with theft, then...

Put yourself in the shoes of Zhu Dali, the person being judged.

Are you willing to accept this?

The hope of surviving without paying money was right in front of him, and he could even avoid losing so much money so that his wife and children could continue to live as usual.

As a result, your defense lawyer stood right in front of you, pretended not to see you, and let the opportunity slip away?

What would you think?

"Damn it!"

Yan Mi was startled and stopped speaking abruptly. He looked up at the agent's seat and saw those gentle eyes among the people sitting there... At that moment, a cold sweat quietly broke out on his back.

He clenched his fists tightly.

Inside the First Courtroom.

Everyone turned their gaze toward Yan Mi, first with anticipation, then with hesitation, and finally with astonishment.

One second... two seconds... three seconds.

The defendant remained silent for nearly three minutes!

"What's going on? Why isn't he saying anything? His lawyer is defending him, and he's not responding? If it were me, I'd team up with his lawyer and take him on two-on-one!"

"I'm a bit confused. What's the defense attorney up to? Does he not want to win?"

"The plaintiff's legal representative is defending the defendant, but the defendant's lawyer is unwilling to defend him... Wow, this case is so strange."

"Did these two people sit in the wrong seats?"

"I think it's possible. If the defense lawyer raises a defense and the civil prosecutor's representative has nothing to refute, then that would be quite normal."

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Everyone started talking, one after another.

The atmosphere gradually shifted from quiet to restless.

The commotion turned into anxiety.

The agony of those in the audience.

In the defendant's dock, the person involved felt as if their heart was on fire!

"Say something!"

"Say something!"

The defendant, Zhu Dali, was sitting in a chair. He looked very serious, but he was extremely anxious. His hands were clenched tightly, and even the shackles were stretched taut. His inner emotions were clearly visible.

They're alive now...

Biological illness eliminated his 99% chance of survival.

But the verdict of the law is 100% certain!

If he hadn't been sentenced to death, and with the treatment he received in prison... he could have easily survived.

Yes.

Zhu Dali was taking the blame; he wanted to use his sickly life to earn some money as a final act of value.

But... that doesn't mean he's not afraid of death.

Not many people are unafraid of death!

Zhu Dali was also afraid. He was forced to take the blame because he had no other choice, not because he wanted to die. If he could, he wouldn't want to die... He didn't want to die at all!

Even living an extra year... a month, or even a day would be fine, as long as I can live, still smell, and still breathe.

He had previously prepared himself mentally for the worst, expecting to fail in the first trial, but now, the opposing lawyer had let him off the hook...

"Speak up, speak up!"

The veins on Zhu Dali's neck bulged, and his heart was beating faster than ever before.

He stared intently, as if every cell in his body was urging the other person on.

"Just one step away... Hurry, plead your case, plead it now!"

But... no matter what he cried out in his heart.

Strictness is like a stuck legal toy, silent and not uttering a single word.

until..

"The defendant's lawyer?"

On the bench, presiding judge Yang Jianjun hesitated and tentatively offered a reminder.

"Um?"

Yan Mi was startled awake and quickly adjusted her mindset.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

Presiding Judge Yang Jianjun asked, "Do you have any objections to what the representative said?"

The lawyer paused, his lips moving as if he wanted to speak but hesitated, then hesitated again, and after a long while, he couldn't utter a single word.

Agent's seat.

Lawyers Wu Xin and Li Jian looked at Xu De beside them, their eyes twitching.

"hiss..."

Li Jian couldn't help but gasp, a look of shock crossing his face. He exclaimed, "That's really insidious..."

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Is it yin?

It's a little bit gloomy.

In short, this problem...

If you second the motion, you're doomed. If you second Xu De's motion, the prosecutor will object, the court will adjourn, and you won't escape further investigation.

Not seconding it also means death. Zhu Dali's surviving emotions are higher than ever before. If you dare not second it, Zhu Dali will instantly lose all reason.

Playing dead and refusing to speak? That's still death!

The court will need to thoroughly review every single issue before proceeding. In general...

"That's a really good leg to kick a tumor hard," Lin Yue couldn't help but complain from the side.

Xu De remained silent.

Forget about whether it's underhanded or not, just tell me if this trick works!

Just as everyone fell silent.

In a daze.

"We have no objection to the facts of this case."

In the dock.

Yan Mi forced herself to speak, squeezing out the words through gritted teeth.

There's nothing we can do.

He can only gamble that Zhu Dali still wants money and won't expose him, and that the first trial will proceed smoothly.

If the court adjourns... there's really nothing that can be done; the chain reaction could completely overturn the case.

so...

Yan Mi took a deep breath, steeled himself, and spoke again.

"We have no further objections to the prosecution's indictment!"

No...no objection!?

What does that mean? Does it mean to second or not to second?

Everyone paused, stunned, but after a long while, Yan Mi didn't say anything more.

Finally, they realized that the other party was... supporting the robbery aspect of the case, not the theft aspect in the civil suit!?

Suddenly.

In the audience, all the outsiders were astonished. Even the reporters who only wanted to record information couldn't help but look up and stare in surprise at the people in the courtroom.

The scene gradually became agitated.

"W-What's going on!?"

"Did these two really sit in the wrong seats? Their legal representatives argued for their cases, but the defense lawyers rejected them?! They must have been paid off!"

"Wait a minute, while I sympathize with the victim's family, but...did the family really not give any money?"

"They gave it to each other, didn't they?"

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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

The reporter was stunned; he had never seen anything like it.

The lawyers on both sides are acting in a way that benefits the other's client. What's the difference between that and being an undercover agent? It's obvious they're taking money!

But it's obvious.

"No money was collected."

On the judge's bench.

The three judges frowned and whispered among themselves. They also suspected they had accepted bribes, but after much thought, they realized...

The victim's family: Where would Zhang Xiuning get any money?

It's somewhat understandable that Sun Hu would give money to Xu De.

But even if you dismantle and sell Zhang Xiuning's old bones, it still won't be enough to raise the money to bribe Yan Mi!

Did Yan Mi lose his mind?

The other party is in their prime, at the peak of their legal career; they wouldn't do something like this unless they were out of their mind.

After a long while.

Presiding Judge Yang Jianjun frowned, a hint of probing in his mind. He looked at the three parties and said, "Regarding this case..."

"Do any of the three parties have further objections to state?"

If there are no objections...then the verdict can be announced.

At the prosecutor's seat, Prosecutor Yue Feng, not understanding what was going on, still spoke up: "Your Honor, the prosecution has no objections."

Agent's seat.

Xu De sighed, as if lamenting that the other party was ungrateful and unwilling to engage with him, and shook his head, saying, "We have no objection!"

The defendant's seat...

The top lawyer, Yan Mi, paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and simply stated, "We have no objections!"

With no objections from any of the three parties, the facts of the case are clear, and the defendant has pleaded guilty, then... the court can proceed directly to trial!

The trial is good. As long as the judgment is issued, even if Zhu Dali immediately appeals to the second instance... it can drag on until the other party dies of illness.

If there are no clues left, the case will be closed and there will be no way to overturn it.

He kept his mind focused and thought things through truthfully.

However, just as he breathed a sigh of relief, in a daze, when he looked down, he suddenly met Zhu Dali's eyes.

The other person was sitting in a chair.

Zhu Dali's face was expressionless, revealing no emotion whatsoever, except for his eyes.

Those eyes were somewhat...gloomy, and his hands were clenched tightly.

She stared straight at him.

Suddenly.

Yan Mi's heart skipped a beat.

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