Lawyer: Start with legal retaliation against infidelity!

Chapter 299 Exposed! Finally fooled! [A two-in-one 9,000-word long chapter!]

Confess...confess!?

In a criminal case, the defendant may indeed plead guilty, but... what do you mean by "the husband is willing to plead guilty to the charge of raping his wife"?

No, no, no, that's not how criminal rape cases work!

Since they've already gone to court, the two sides must not have reached an agreement in private. If they haven't reached an agreement, then why plead guilty?

and so.

The moment Xu De's voice echoed through the courtroom, everyone's minds suddenly went into a state of chaos.

They stared blankly at the defendant, unable to recover for a long time.

Even when they were standing at the entrance of the Third Court.

The gossip reporter, who was "secretly sitting in the audience," widened his eyes in surprise when he heard the sounds coming from the courtroom.

"Wait, what did they say inside?"

Some people stared wide-eyed, as if they had misheard.

"Plead guilty? Did I hear that right? The defendant is willing to plead guilty?"

"No, how is that possible? Why do you have to confess in court? Can't you confess before the trial?"

'

"Perhaps they only finalized the agreement with the lawyer a few minutes before the trial?"

"But if he's going to plead guilty, why would he bother hiring a lawyer? He can plead guilty without one, so why waste money!"

"This is weird... wait, are there any legitimate cases left in Midorimori City?!"

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'

The crowd was thrown into chaos. Those at the back, hearing the conversation, were even more bewildered. They frantically tried to squeeze forward on tiptoe, but couldn't manage to get through.

As for the courtroom proceedings...

The situation isn't much better.

at this time.

Inside the trial area.

"Gurgle...gurgle~"

A sound of a throat bobbing and swallowing saliva was heard.

Judge Qian Huzhou snapped out of his daze and looked at Xu De, who stood up with a serious expression that didn't seem fake. He hesitated.

Then, he tentatively asked, "Defense attorney, first of all, before I ask you, I want to make one thing clear."

"Any statement you make has legal force. If you change your statement without authorization, you will bear corresponding legal responsibility!"

Secondly...

'

His eyes widened slightly, and a hint of doubt crept into his voice.

"Please repeat your point of view once again."

Unauthorized changes of mind can range from the lawyer being expelled to affecting the judge's discretion and resulting in a severe sentence.

But it's clear that Xu De wasn't just saying that casually.

Although he was a defense lawyer, he also pleaded guilty, but not directly. Instead, he did so in a planned and premeditated manner. It wasn't that he didn't plead guilty, but rather that he pleaded guilty slowly and gradually, in a rhythmic way!

"Your Honor, prior to this trial, our side visited the Lusen City Detention Center to meet with the defendant, Zhang Cheng."

"During the meeting, the defendant, Mr. Zhang, confessed to 'coercing' the plaintiff, Liu Yu."

Xu De adjusted his glasses and patiently explained to everyone.

To admit something without reservation is to not deny it, and may even be an affirmation!

This moment.

In an instant, everyone's faces showed astonishment.

Everyone looked at each other.

"So he really confessed!?"

"No, is he crazy? Is the plaintiff crazy, or is this lawyer crazy?"

On the prosecutor's bench.

Prosecutor Jiang Xu couldn't understand it, but he was greatly shocked. Dressed in the black prosecutor's uniform, he looked as if he were being dazed in the wind.

Jiang Xu asked in surprise, "Wasn't the judge's bench just about to rule that the chain of evidence was insufficient?"

"At worst, it'll just be a recess! If there's a recess this time, and no evidence is found, he'll definitely be acquitted at the next hearing. What's the point of him pleading guilty now?!"

Hearing these words, Prosecutor Zheng Tong didn't know what to say.

He was stunned for a moment, then hesitated again and again.

Having served in the prosecutor's position for over ten years, what kind of defense lawyers haven't I seen?

Litigious charlatans? Sophists? Even lawyers involved in fabricating false evidence—the list goes on and on!

Can...

A sure win! A lawyer who chooses to plead guilty at the crucial moment when the case is one of innocent... This is the first time he's ever seen one like this!

"this.....

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"I don't quite understand."

Zheng Tong said in a low voice, then paused, his eyes suddenly darting towards the plaintiff.

"Could it be... that they're planning a fight to the death?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xu paused slightly, then understood.

Yes.

Everyone in this case understands one thing: one of the two plaintiffs must have made a false accusation!

If a defendant is acquitted due to insufficient evidence, it does not mean that the defendant did not commit a crime.

They simply believed that the judiciary could not determine which of the two individuals was making a false accusation, and that they were innocent in order to avoid being falsely accused.

corresponding.

Because it is impossible to determine who is making a false accusation, the procedure for arresting the person making the false accusation will not be initiated.

If it can't be started, the other party naturally won't pay any so-called price.

However, if the defendant is willing to plead guilty to any one of the charges in this case, then...

"If the verdict finds Liu Yu's accusations to be true, then this verdict is equivalent to... finding Zhang Qian guilty!"

Zheng Tong murmured.

"If it's about revenge, then doing this is perfectly acceptable."

"But then a problem arises."

What's the problem?

Of course, there is a degree of severity between different sins!

now.

In the plaintiff's seat, lawyer Zhang Wei suddenly frowned, his brain starting to work frantically.

"No...yes, yes, yes...no, no!"

"If he retaliates, he can simply make Zhang Qian guilty of false accusation and fabrication."

"but."

Article 243 of the Criminal Law, the crime of falsification, carries a basic sentence of imprisonment for up to three years, detention, or public surveillance.

"Article 305 of the Criminal Law, the crime of perjury," the basic sentence is three years or less.

"With both laws combined, the maximum sentence for multiple offenses is generally around four years, but..."

'

A few beads of sweat appeared on Zhang Wei's forehead, not from fear, but simply from overworking his brain.

He murmured to himself.

"If the other party is convicted, they will inevitably face charges of 'intentional injury' and 'rape'—these two crimes are unavoidable."

"

"But that's a serious crime!"

Rape is often used in conjunction with intentional injury.

Article 236 of the Criminal Law, the crime of rape, carries a minimum sentence of 3 years imprisonment, with slightly more serious cases resulting in 10 years imprisonment, and the maximum penalty even being the death penalty!

In cases of normal rape, judges typically sentence offenders to 4-6 years in prison.

Article 234, "Intentional Injury," carries a minimum sentence of three years, while crimes like rape generally carry much higher sentences.

The two combined result in multiple offenses being punished concurrently.

"If he doesn't plead guilty, then he's innocent and can leave directly."

"He can plead guilty... Although Zhang Qian might be sentenced to three years or less, he..."

'

Lawyer Zhang Wei was baffled. He looked at the defendant with a face full of existential doubt.

"It's a five-year start!"

"Five years for three? Kill six hundred enemies, lose a thousand of your own!?"

This deal.....

It looks like a losing proposition no matter how you look at it!

Or is it...?

Suddenly.

A horrifying thought surfaced in the mind of the plaintiff, Zhang Qian.

Her palms were sweaty, and she looked at Liu Yu with a shocked expression.

"Could it be... that he really raped her?"

"This bitch isn't making a false accusation? She didn't copy me? She really was raped!?"

I don't know, in short, nobody knows.

Unless... the trial ends!

And the court is gradually pushing the proceedings toward their conclusion!

"Bang!"

"Defendant, please state your case truthfully."

A voice came from the judge's bench.

"it is good."

The defendant.

After everyone had digested their point of view, Xu De pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Your Honorable Judge."

"As the plaintiff, Ms. Liu Yu, stated."

"On June 13, our client, Zhang Cheng, was contacted because his adopted daughter had misappropriated family assets, and because she had secretly reunited with her biological parents eight years ago but had continued to conceal this fact."

"This caused him to become extremely angry!"

"Out of anger, his wife Liu Yu took him to a restaurant, where he used oral sex to soothe himself."

"Unfortunately, our client is of poor character and acted after drinking."

"Our client believes that all of this is because the child is not their biological child, and therefore, they are placing the blame on the plaintiff, Liu Yu!"

Xu De spoke slowly, and his words were very logical.

If there is a cause and effect, you can go and investigate.

After all, this actually happened!

First of all, when Zhang Qian reported the incident to the police on the 16th, the police had checked the restaurant and, according to the restaurant's receipt, confirmed that both parties had indeed been drinking.

It was only because they couldn't prove that Liu Yu was at home after the meal and hadn't gone to the square that they allowed them to file a case.

Secondly...

"Both parties were indeed engaging in sexual intercourse!"

"so."

"After returning home, the two parties engaged in sexual acts with the plaintiff, Liu Yu, between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m.

In conclusion.

"In response to these accusations by the plaintiff, Ms. Liu Yu, we, the defendants..."

'

That's all.

Xu De put down the materials in his hand, looked up at the defendant's bench, and uttered the last four words.

"I'm willing to plead guilty!"

I'm actually willing...

only...

"Defendant Zhang Cheng." After pondering for a moment, Presiding Judge Qian Huzhou couldn't help but look towards the defendant's seat.

Zhang Cheng, the defendant suspect with his hands cuffed, sat up in a chair, raised his head, and said, "I'm here."

"Is what your defense attorney said truly what you meant?"

Judge Qian Huzhou asked the question, his brows furrowing as he spoke.

Some lawyers are unethical and occasionally take advantage of their clients.

From the current perspective, there are clearly better options in this case, but the defendant insists on pleading guilty, which makes Qian Huzhou feel that something is amiss.

"That was my intention."

The defendant, Zhang Cheng, looked ashamed. He glanced at Liu Yu, who was standing next to the plaintiff, and his eyes showed a hint of regret.

"I...I'm sorry."

It really is!

Now, everyone was at a loss for what to do.

Judge Qian Huzhou glanced at Liu Yu, only to find that the other party's expression was neither angry nor furious; the only negative emotion seemed to be directed at the court.

It doesn't seem like a breakdown in the relationship!

But no way.

One filed charges, the other pleaded guilty... This...

"Bang!"

Qian Huzhou slammed his exquisite gavel on the table, producing a crisp sound, and then asked, "Does either side have corroborating evidence?"

To be honest, pleading guilty does not necessarily prove that Liu Yu's accusations are correct.

This only increases the likelihood that the judiciary will make a judgment on the matter of "Zhang Chengqiang raping Liu Yu on the night of June 13th".

Only under these higher circumstances...with corroborating evidence to support the accusation...can this matter be truly established!

"have."

The plaintiff, Liu Yu, spoke repeatedly, and she hurriedly took out a diagnosis certificate from her hand.

Then, she pursed her lips, lowered her head slightly, and whispered, "This is my medical examination report from the hospital, which clearly states my physical condition."

"This can be corroborated."

Qian Huzhou looked at the court clerk, who immediately understood.

Immediately, the clerk stood up, took the evidence, checked it, found no problems, and handed it to Qian Huzhou.

This is a test report issued by the hospital.

不 ...

There are two portions!

Qian Huzhou rubbed his fingers together and discovered that in addition to Liu Yu's physical examination, there was also Zhang Cheng's.

The latter indicates good health.

The former has a very low probability of conceiving and is due to congenital physical problems.

"Issued by the First People's Hospital..."

'

Judge Qian Huzhou looked at the seals and murmured to himself.

Liu Yu said, "This can serve as evidence. I adopted the child because I had health problems, and because the child wasn't my biological child, he forced me to do it."

"Besides that, after discovering that ungrateful person's behavior, we consulted a doctor and then started trying to conceive."

"These are the medications we purchased."

She then took out some pills to regulate her body.

no problem.

Both of these pieces of information could theoretically appear in court, but frankly, they are difficult to even serve as corroborating evidence.

"Anything else?"

Qian Huzhou put away the message, looked up, and asked the other person a question.

Not enough, the evidence is still insufficient!

Just as Liu Yu hesitated, a voice came from the defendant's side in a daze.

"Your Honor, this is the defendant's residential address. The testimony provided by his neighbor is corroborated by their testimony because the neighbor was unable to come to the scene due to work commitments."

I turned my head to look.

Then, in the defendant's seat, Lin Yue suddenly stood up and pulled out a document from a file folder.

It was a testimony given by a third party describing what happened on the night of the 13th.

"On the evening of June 13th, a neighbor, Ms. Sun, said that because the soundproofing in the community was poor, she had intermittently heard some... well, the sounds that occurred during the time of the incident."

Lin Yue spoke slowly.

After saying that.

Zhang Cheng suddenly realized something, and was stunned for a moment. Then his face flushed slightly, and he lowered his head.

"Because this testimony was obtained too late, it was only notarized by the police before the trial and was not presented as evidence."

"In addition, there are also friends of the plaintiff Liu Yu in the square, who also testified that the defendant did not appear in the square."

"Two pieces of testimony prove that the parties involved were present at the crime scene!"

to be frank.

These two pieces of evidence were indeed obtained too late.

It's not that Xu De didn't want to provide evidence!

There is no other reason.

First, there's the neighbor. They knew about this from the beginning, but they just didn't mention it to the police.

Why?

There's no other reason than that this message is too embarrassing. After all, would saying it prove that I was eavesdropping?

Furthermore, and more importantly...

Neighbor Ms. Sun thought it was a family matter, and that Zhang Qian was just having a fight with Zhang Cheng, which was why she filed the lawsuit. She thought it would be forgotten soon, but who would have thought...

They actually dragged it out until the court hearing!

Therefore, after Xu De realized this, he asked repeatedly, and the other party could not bear the inner remorse and chose to tell him.

"Evidence to be presented in court?"

"That move looks familiar?"

The plaintiff's lawyer, Zhang Wei, suddenly felt a jolt of excitement, sensing a slight familiarity, but he remained silent, simply watching quietly.

Zhang Qian, who was standing nearby, took a deep breath and held it.

On the judge's bench.

Judge Qian Huzhou frowned, staring at the information in his hand, lost in thought.

to be frank.

This information, in theory, cannot prove that Zhang Chengqiang committed adultery.

However, firstly, the other party must not plead guilty. Once they do, the value of this information becomes extremely high.

Some courts can make a judgment based entirely on the other party's attitude and the information provided.

Can...

The case also involves Zhang Qian.

"Plaintiff Zhang Qian, do you have any objections?"

Qian Huzhou suddenly asked Zhang Qian a question.

"what?"

Zhang Qian was startled when she was suddenly called upon, and was momentarily speechless after hearing the question.

"I...I..."

'

She hesitated for a long time, unable to give any information.

half an hour.

Qian Huzhou then inquired, "Based on your description, what was the defendant Zhang Cheng's state of mind during the crime?"

Zhang Qian paused for a moment, then quickly said, "It smells of alcohol, a very strong smell of alcohol!"

"He's drunk!"

Qian Huzhou shook his head. "Apart from that?"

The other party's initial accusations did not mention that the other party had been drinking.

If Zhang Qian brings this up again after the defendant and Liu Yu have already said it, then her words will have little effect.

"I..." Zhang Qian was speechless again.

"Your Honor, we have a few final questions for the plaintiff, Ms. Zhang Qian."

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Xu De suddenly spoke up.

Qian Huzhou paused, nodded, and made a gesture of permission, "Okay."

Permission granted.

Xu De glanced at the other party, stood up, and said with a smile, "Ms. Zhang, first of all, I need to confirm one thing."

"You just said that on the night of the 13th, the defendant Zhang Cheng you saw... had a strong smell of alcohol on him and was drunk. Could you tell me... how drunk was he?"

As the saying goes, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make.

Xu De couldn't really do anything about the other party's initial accusations, but... if she dared to exaggerate, then things would be much easier!

Zhang Qian's eyes were somewhat gloomy, but she dared not lash out.

At the same time, she was extremely conflicted, wondering what he was up to. After a long while, she gritted her teeth and said, "It must be... serious."

"Anyway, I smelled a very strong odor of alcohol!"

Based on the known clues...

Zhang Cheng must have raped Liu Yu. Well, regardless of whether he actually raped her, at the very least, he definitely engaged in sexual intercourse, and it was with a hint of coercion.

This doesn't quite match the Zhang Cheng she remembers, unless he's drunk!

"Are you sure?" Xu De asked meaningfully.

Zhang Qian was filled with anxiety, but she felt the other person was threatening her. Gritting her teeth, she said, "I'm sure!"

"Alright, in that case, I'd like to ask you something, and that is..."

""

"If, on the night of the 13th, the defendant Zhang Cheng drank excessively and became intoxicated, then... how did he use clear logic to lure you to his residence?"

Xu De suddenly spoke, and with one sentence, he brought everyone back to the very first few questions in the case.

"Because, I noticed that..."

"When you reported the incident to the police on June 16, your accusation was that during the ten-minute phone call with Zhang Cheng on the evening of the 13th, he used a well-organized script to lure you to his home."

"Only then did I sexually assault you."

"Excuse me, how did someone you've personally witnessed doing this while intoxicated?"

After he said that...

The crowd was somewhat dazed, and then their gazes suddenly focused on Zhang Qian.

Being drunk and drinking are actually two different things.

Drinking alcohol can leave you with a strong smell of alcohol and amplify your emotions, but while you may feel clear-headed when drunk, you are actually quite confused.

If Zhang Cheng is truly drunk, then... he won't be able to maintain his seduction for ten minutes!

After realizing this.

The crowd frowned, their expressions turning somewhat strange.

"I...I...I..."

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After realizing she had been tricked, Zhang Qian became visibly anxious. She looked at Zhang Wei pleadingly, but he pretended not to see her.

He immediately started cursing in his mind.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally managed to say, "It's been too long... I can't remember."

It was still the same old, generic answer.

"Okay, then let's just say I can't remember."

Xu De nodded, not dwelling on the matter, then after a moment's thought, added, "We have another question."

"Plaintiff Ms. Zhang Qian, are you sure... that the time of your assault... occurred between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM?"

talking.

He raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of implication.

Are you sure?

It must be confirmed!

It's not that it actually happened, but the call record shows that it took place at 10 o'clock. If it's uncertain, and the time was before 10 o'clock, or the next day, then... the entire accusation would instantly become completely baseless.

It doesn't even meet the standards for filing a case!

so.....

"I'm sure!" Zhang Qian could only swallow her bitterness and admit it.

Xu De then asked, "It's 10:30 at night. Why didn't you call for help?"

"You said you were threatened, but actually... why didn't you call for help in the early stages of realizing you were being violated, before you were threatened?"

"And even if you didn't call for help, didn't you cry out or scream during the assault?"

Rape can cause victims to lose their minds.

In most rape cases, the perpetrator does not actually control the victim's body, but rather beats them into submission and fear!

Yes, that's why "rape" is linked to "intentional injury".

Without hitting or binding, you cannot complete the crime.

Therefore, if Zhang Cheng wanted to commit rape...

He had to find a way to control the other party.

However, the fact is that on the 16th, the police did not detect any signs of being controlled on Zhang Qian, such as bruises, which were completely absent.

They didn't control him, nor were they beaten into submission...

"He...he threatened me with words!" Zhang Qian's heart sank, her breathing became increasingly anxious, and she found it difficult to explain herself.

"it is good."

"Let's assume that, but...did you cry during the time of the incident?"

Xu De asked with a smile.

If she doesn't resist, that's fine, but if she doesn't cry... that's a big problem. It means she doesn't even have negative emotions.

The absence of negative emotions does not equate to violating a woman's will; if there is no violation, then it does not constitute rape.

"I cried!"

Suddenly, Zhang Qian had a flash of inspiration and pieced together the other party's information in her mind.

"I cried!"

"That statement...that Aunt Sun's statement, she must have heard my voice!"

Xu De had provided evidence, saying that his neighbor had provided a recording of the "eavesdropping" sounds, but he hadn't submitted it yet because he was a little embarrassed.

The indistinct sound could easily be attributed to oneself!

but...

On the judge's bench.

"Um?"

Judge Qian Huzhou glanced down at the information Xu De handed over, then at Zhang Qian. His expression grew increasingly strange, and even his gaze became more suspicious.

It wasn't just him.

The other two judges did the same; the three exchanged glances and saw the astonishment in each other's eyes.

only.

Zhang Qian was completely unaware of all of this.

"Are you sure, Ms. Zhang!?"

Xu De suddenly raised an eyebrow and grinned.

The sight made Zhang Qian's face tighten, as if an unseen hand was gripping her heart.

What does the other party mean?

That smile... to be honest, it made her tremble!

However, words spoken are like water spilled; once spilled, they cannot be gathered up again, especially in a courtroom.

Zhang Qian took a deep breath. "I'm sure!"

"good!!!"

Almost the instant the other person finished speaking, Xu De could no longer contain himself.

He immediately looked away and turned to look at the judge's bench.

"Your Honor, first of all, I want to clarify to Ms. Zhang that what her neighbor Ms. Sun said is not a confession, but a testimony."

Secondly.

"The judge should have seen all the information regarding the evidence we presented."

"Now that you've read it, the matter is quite clear, after all, what Ms. Sun said..."

'

Xu De paused slightly as he finished speaking.

Then, he looked at the plaintiff, Zhang Qian, gave a shy smile, and said, "The sounds of sexual intercourse that she heard were made by Mr. Zhang."

The sound...was it made by Zhang Cheng?

The moment those words were spoken.

Let's not even talk about Zhang Qian.

Even the two prosecutors in the public prosecution seat and the plaintiff's civil litigation lawyer were all stunned at this moment, and everyone turned to look at the judge's bench.

On the judge's bench.

The three judges narrowed their eyes as they looked at Zhang Qian.

They then looked at Zhang Cheng in the defendant's seat.

Zhang Cheng felt utterly ashamed, his head hanging low, his ears turning red, his old face clearly having nowhere to hide.

Xu De smiled.

The other party... finally fell for it!

"June 13th, at 10:51 PM that night."

"Ms. Sun, a neighbor, heard Mr. Zhang Cheng, the defendant, sobbing through the wall."

"The plaintiff, we... have never said that the voice Ms. Sun heard came from the woman, Liu Yu."

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"Your Honor, the facts of the case are now quite clear."

When eavesdropping, most people will subconsciously assume that the voice they hear is the woman's.

But the testimony was given by the man!

I deliberately gave a statement, but without revealing the details, just to create that first impression on the other party!

of course.

Normally, you would need to find irrefutable evidence.

However... if Zhang confesses, plus Liu Yu's accusations, multiple pieces of corroborating evidence, and Zhang Qian's inconsistent logic...

If that's the case.

"Regarding this case, the plaintiff Zhang Qian's statements are unclear, the evidence contains obvious loopholes, her statements are inconsistent, and many of her testimonies are unconnected and contradict the information in the case!"

"That is to say..."

'

"They're completely fabricating this!"

Xu De's eyes flashed, and he suddenly spoke, uttering something he had mentioned at the beginning of the trial.

"And as this case is about to go to trial."

"We have already confirmed with the plaintiff, Zhang Qian, that the case information is correct."

"I've personally stated that there was absolutely no memory distortion or any similar fabrication!!!"

He said it himself, and there was nothing false.

But the facts, no matter how you look at it, don't correspond to the supporting evidence.

Moreover, it wasn't a mistake; after all, the other party themselves said they had no memory lapses.

The moment those words were spoken.

Plaintiff's seat.

Zhang Qian's face suddenly turned deathly pale, and a chill filled her entire body.

She stared at the other person in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

other side..

They really didn't leave any room for maneuver at all, directly exposing themselves!

Even if he himself is lying, it would prove Liu Yu's accusations to be true, especially since Zhang confessed to the crime.

Zhang Cheng is facing multiple charges and will most likely be sentenced to five years in prison!

And what about myself? If I'm lucky, it might not even take three years!

Keeping up with you like this... is it just to suffer a huge loss?

Zhang Qian genuinely didn't understand, but she didn't need to understand.

"Damn it... so what if we're both sentenced? If I'm in trouble, you won't be either!"

Zhang Qian's mind suddenly became more extreme, and her expression became somewhat distorted and ferocious. She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh.

Meanwhile, the entire Third Court...

As Xu De finished speaking, an eerie silence descended once again.

No one spoke; only the sound of breathing could be heard intermittently.

until..

"Prosecutor, do you have any objections to the above statements?"

On the judge's bench, Judge Qian Huzhou suddenly spoke up with a question.

In the prosecutor's seat, the two prosecutors exchanged a glance and then shook their heads.

"We have no objection."

They were the prosecutors, not the lawyers Zhang Qian had hired. Of course, they had no objections to this case.

"it is good."

Presiding Judge Qian Huzhou nodded.

"The above issues need not be discussed further."

He paused again, then changed the subject, narrowing his eyes as he said, "Regarding the plaintiff Liu Yu's accusation against the defendant Zhang Cheng..."

'

"Does the defendant wish to offer an explanation?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes focused on Liu Yu and Zhang Cheng, their expressions strange.

To be honest, they didn't understand why they had to dismiss Zhang Qian's charges. After all, triangles are stable, and this applies to cases as well.

The fact that Zhang Qian was dismantled means that Zhang Cheng raped Liu Yu.

Isn't this counterproductive?

"We will not offer any explanation."

In the defendant's dock, Xu De shook his head.

On the judge's bench.

After pondering for a moment, Judge Qian Huzhou changed his perspective, turned to look at Liu Yu, and asked, "Plaintiff Liu Yu."

"During the period of the incident, did the defendant Zhang Cheng physically or verbally abuse you?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu thought for a moment and then shook her head: "No."

"Did you ever resist?" Qian Huzhou asked again.

"some."

Liu Yu began to speak, recounting everything in detail.

"He reeks of alcohol, I'd definitely resist, and...we're trying to conceive, drinking will affect...the quality of our time, I definitely don't want that!"

That is to say...

Liu Yu was unwilling, but Zhang Cheng still went ahead.

only..

"No beatings or scoldings? Yet it went against the woman's own will?"

On the judge's bench.

The three judges were suddenly stunned, somewhat bewildered.

So... does this still count as rape?

In theory, any act against a woman's will constitutes coercion and is therefore rape.

But then again, these two are husband and wife. While the law doesn't explicitly state that spouses have the right to sexual gain from each other, it does offer some degree of leniency.

For example, if a couple forces each other to engage in sexual activity, the case will usually only be mediated, and if it's not serious, they won't even file a civil case.

However, Liu Yu did indeed accuse someone of rape.

this...

"On the eve of the incident, had your relationship with the defendant broken down?" Qian Huzhou asked again.

Liu Yu replied crisply, "No."

"Then why were you afraid?" Qian Huzhou asked, implying something. "You didn't report it until August 1st."

"Because he's been drinking, I'm afraid he'll rape me again," Liu Yu said.

Presiding Judge Qian Huzhou: ? ? ?

So, you're saying you can have normal sex without drinking? If you can have normal sex, why worry about being raped?

But right.

But then again...

"presiding judge."

According to Article 990 of the Civil Code, personality rights explicitly include the right to life, the right to health, the right to one's name, and more...

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dock.

At this moment, Xu De spoke up, considerately reminding the presiding judge, "The right to bodily integrity!"

"Among them, the right to sexual autonomy clearly stipulates that no one, whether a boyfriend, a stranger, or even a husband, can force someone to have sexual intercourse with them. Forced sexual intercourse directly infringes on this right!"

'

According to Article 1041 of the Marriage and Family Law, spouses are equal, and husbands do not have the legal right to force their wives to have sexual intercourse!

Yes, yes, yes.

These provisions are indeed included in the Civil Code!

No...no!

This should be a criminal court, where criminal cases are being heard. Liu Yu is being charged with rape!

Yes, yes, yes, that violates the right to sexual freedom; it's basically forced intercourse, it's rape.

No! There was no beating, no verbal abuse, no breakdown in their relationship, and they are husband and wife; it shouldn't be considered rape.

"Let me think, let me think..."

'

Presiding Judge Qian Huzhou pondered, his brow furrowed, feeling as if the case was pounding into his brain.

The courtroom fell silent.

Plaintiff's seat.

The moment Liu Yu said she wasn't beaten or scolded.

Zhang Qian suddenly relaxed.

If the other party is not found guilty of rape, then it seems that the other party's accusations cannot lead to a criminal conviction.

If a criminal case cannot be filed... does that mean it's impossible to reach a verdict?

If no verdict is reached, then even if I'm exposed, it won't matter!

Just as Zhang Qian was thinking this, a look of relief appeared on her face.

Beside him.

Lawyer Zhang Wei stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"What is he doing?"

Zhang Wei felt this was a bit strange.

The defendant was willing to plead guilty, but only to the rape charge brought by the plaintiff, which clearly did not meet the criteria for rape.

The judge cannot convict him of rape. If rape is not established, then the charge is invalid.

In the end, the evidence was still insufficient, and no verdict was announced.

The verdict was not announced, and the acquittal was due to insufficient evidence.

Therefore, since the judge did not determine what happened on June 13th in this verdict, if one wants to sue Zhang Qian for perjury, they would have to file a separate case and start a new lawsuit.

"Isn't all this going around in circles just like the previous case of acquitting someone due to insufficient evidence?"

"After going around in circles, we've come full circle again? What's the point of all that?"

Lawyer Zhang Wei couldn't understand what the other party was trying to do.

Besides, they're just idly rambling about civil law.

Zhang Wei shook his head.

"This is a criminal court, and the charges are for criminal offenses. The criminal judge can't possibly rule on a civil matter."

"You can't just use civil fault to characterize what happened on June 13th; this is a criminal court case..."

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Thinking to myself.

Zhang Wei was suddenly stunned. Then, as if he had figured something out, a look of astonishment appeared on his face, and his scalp tingled.

Civil...civil fault!?

Wait, this seems...

In an instant.

Without any hesitation, Zhang Wei immediately made the best decision. He turned to Zhang Qian beside him, his heart pounding with anxiety, and whispered, "Ms. Zhang, the court session will be adjourned later. Would you like to... settle the legal fees for this case?"

Zhang Qian, who was still pondering the verdict, was taken aback when she heard this.

Legal fees? Aren't they usually settled after the judgment is issued? Why do I have to pay for just appearing in court?

Why did you need it so quickly and in such a hurry?

Even though I'm a bit of a scoundrel, I shouldn't refuse to pay the lawyer who handled my case!

It's not like we won't give it to you...

Just as she was about to say something...

The courtroom remained silent for a long time.

A voice suddenly came from the judge's bench.

At this moment, Judge Qian Huzhou slowly opened his mouth, his voice loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire courtroom.

"Regarding this case."

"Does anyone still have objections?!"

P.S.: Two chapters of 9,000 words combined into one!

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