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Chapter 336 Zhang Wei: I want to buy the clearest camera! [Seeking monthly votes!]

Zhang Wei doesn't consider himself a good person; sometimes, because of the "Lawyer's Guidelines," he even feels like he might be a harbinger of death.

But things are different now; he no longer sees himself as a death knell.

Because he saw the real Yama, the King of Hell!

What do you mean, "If the other party wants to cover up driving under the influence of drugs, then let them cover it up"?

They covered it up and immediately filed drug trafficking charges?!

No, you should know that driving under the influence of drugs is not a crime, but a factor that determines the severity of the sentence. Even with the severity, only 10% result in immediate execution and 30% in suspended death sentence.

In comparison, drug trafficking is a crime that can cost you your head in no time!

"Attorney Xu..."

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Zhang Wei stared intently at Xu De, swallowed hard, and his eye twitched.

"What's wrong?"

Xu De smiled gently, though he seemed somewhat puzzled.

"Any other questions?"

Zhang Wei: "No...that's all."

"Alright, let's get on with our business. After all, the case has been transferred to the procuratorate, and the trial will begin soon after the procuratorate finishes its investigation. Time is a bit tight."

"well."

Determine what your team needs to do.

The three of them did not stay in the detention center for long, but slowly walked out.

"Squeak~"

The door opened, and the sweltering heat enveloped Zhang Wei, but he felt no heat at all.

On the contrary, he was very cold!

Zhang Wei glanced at Xu De, thought for a moment, then became gloating again, and hurried towards the camera shop.

He pushed open the shop door, and before the shop owner at the front desk could react, he slammed several banknotes onto the table.

"Snapped!"

He came to choose the camera. As for why he was the one to do it...

The reason is simple: compared to Xu De, there is a difference in the selection of cameras.

Zhang Weicai is the most qualified to speak on this matter; he knows perfectly well what kind of evidence captured by cameras is most painful to bear!

so..

"Boss, give me two cameras that are the smallest, have the clearest footage, and also record sound!"

After the purchase.

He then met up with Xu Delin and they headed in a certain direction with a specific purpose.

However, at the same time...

It was 3:30 in the afternoon.

Detention center.

Xu De and his two companions left only twenty minutes later.

A series of hurried footsteps suddenly broke the quiet atmosphere of the hall. The police officers passing by the detention center looked up and saw several well-dressed and distinguished-looking men appear in front of them.

Amidst a series of intense noises, the faces of the people became increasingly clear.

"Investigate... even if it's a wanted criminal, shouldn't an investigation take at least 11 days? But the police just left, and the prosecutor showed up!"

"Do they really have to find out a death sentence before they'll stop? There are so many car accident cases, why are they only targeting us?!"

"Mr. Zhao, please don't get agitated. The prosecutor is just handling the matter normally..."

"Is that normal procedure? Do you really think I don't know who Zheng Tongliang Bingxin is?!"

"These two messed up recently, and they're being put in charge of this case. It's obvious the court sent them here to redeem themselves. How can a prosecutor 'make a contribution'? Do you think I don't know?!"

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In the lobby.

The four people pushed open the main door and stepped into the hall.

Judging from their language and temperament, the four are clearly divided into two factions.

One side consisted of two people, one of whom was about 1.75 meters tall, over fifty years old, and out of shape.

Fu had a very noticeable beer belly, extremely rough skin on his face, and a buzz cut.

He was wearing an expensive custom-made suit, and the most eye-catching thing was the luxury watch on his wrist.

The other person was a woman, who was clearly his assistant.

The slender, middle-aged man, whom he called Cai Peng and who exuded a gentle and refined air, stood beside him and said softly, "President Zhao, prosecutors are particular about evidence."

"It doesn't matter who comes; they need to produce evidence to influence the case!"

It doesn't really matter who the prosecutors are.

Because once a case goes to court, the final outcome will depend on who provides the most information, not on who the person is.

but..

"Can Zheng Tong and Liang Bingxin be compared?"

Zhao Tianhe, a man of broad build, displayed anger on his somewhat fleshy face, while also exuding a hint of authority.

He stopped and looked at Cai Peng.

"Zheng Tong and Liang Bingxin's attitude towards the investigation clearly shows that they were aiming to kill Xiao Rui!" Zhao Tianhe said angrily.

Zhao Tianhe was furious.

He was aware from the beginning that Zheng Tongliang Bingxin had been involved in the case.

But he never expected that after the case was transferred, these two people would also be in charge of his son Zhao Rui's case!

Cai Peng is right. From the prosecutor's position, it doesn't matter who the prosecutor is, as long as they don't collude with the defendant. The trial is all about the evidence.

Ordinary prosecutors will most likely just follow the normal procedures.

But Zheng Tongliang Bingxin is different!

They made a mistake, and then they were assigned to the same case. It's clear they'll investigate it relentlessly!

"The prosecutor's office knew this all along, yet they still gave them the case? Isn't it because the prosecutor's office believed there were problems with the case!"

"This is not a normal traffic accident case."

Zhao Tianhe took a deep breath, lowered his throat, but could not suppress his anger at all.

"This is clearly a deliberate attack!"

As the director of the First Prosecution Department, Prosecutor Zheng Tong would not normally be assigned to a case of this nature!

Unless it's exactly as Zhao Tianhe said, and it's a deliberate attempt to target them...

Judging from Zheng Tong's series of investigative actions since he took over, this is a testament to his leadership.

Zhao Tianhe's guess was correct. Zheng Tongyuan's attitude was not that of an ordinary prosecutor going through the motions; he was determined to investigate to the bitter end!

Cai Peng did not refute.

After Zhao Tianhe's emotions had calmed down a bit, he whispered a few words to his assistant.

After hearing this, the assistant nodded and walked towards the lawyer's meeting room.

"Mr. Zhao, please don't get angry. Attitude is one thing, but the court still has to look at the evidence."

Cai Peng reassured Zhao Tianhe and then led him to sit on a public chair.

Zhao Tianhe's face was grim, but his expression softened somewhat after hearing these words.

No matter what Zheng Tong's attitude is towards investigating the case, once it's in court... his attitude is useless, only the evidence matters!

And the evidence...

Thinking of this, Zhao Tianhe paused slightly. He looked up at Cai Peng beside him, his heart tightening, and asked in a deep voice, "How's the defense material coming along?"

Upon hearing this...

Cai Peng maintained his calm smile and slowly said, "From the current perspective, the logic is consistent and the defense materials are complete."

"What about some vulnerabilities?"

Zhao Tianhe frowned and asked.

"Mr. Zhao, in legal matters, even if you know it's a loophole, you still have to provide evidence to prove it's wrong."

Cai Peng shook his head, but answered tactfully, "It means 'whoever makes the claim bears the burden of proof,' rather than trapping the defendant in a 'self-incriminating trap'!"

Cai Peng is the lawyer in charge of handling this "driving under the influence of drugs" case and is also the leader of the legal team.

And all the defense work currently being done in this case... has been handled by him personally!

As for whether he was aware of the flaws in his defense logic?

Of course I know, but if I know, why did I still do it?

The reason lies in the principle of "whoever makes the claim must provide the evidence"!

First, regarding the drug-impaired driving incident, given that the suspect Zhao Rui had tested positive for heroin, he still drove after the incident.

He fled the scene, went home, and abused cough syrup, claiming he wasn't driving under the influence of drugs.

Is this suspicious? Yes, it is suspicious. Even a fool would find it suspicious!

It was so obvious that the police, the court, the prosecutor's office, the plaintiff, and the public all knew he was driving under the influence of drugs!

But here is the problem.

What about the evidence?

The burden of proof lies with the person making the claim. If Prosecutor Zheng Tong wants to say that Zhao Rui was driving under the influence of drugs, then he must provide evidence.

If they can't produce... then the defendant's defense logic might not hold up.

"But the prosecutor's 'accusations' will inevitably be 'insufficiently supported by evidence'!"

Cai Peng looked at Zhao Tianhe, who pushed up his glasses, revealing unfathomable eyes behind the lenses.

"Mr. Zhao."

"A defense does not necessarily require providing 'reasons for defense'."

"It has two sets of operating logic."

"One set is the defense statement presented to the prosecution regarding their charges."

"And the other approach... is to attack the prosecution's charges, rendering them unfounded!"

If the accusations are found to be false, then they can then embellish the content.

That is, a mental evaluation certificate.

So... even though everyone knew there was a flawed logic, the hospital had no choice but to accept it.

In summary..

"According to our team's plan."

The case will be divided into two categories: "hit-and-run" and "intentional homicide".

"The former does not meet the standard for 'endangering public safety,' while the latter... can be differentiated based on 'mental illness.'"

"According to regulations, Mr. Zhao may need to go to a mental hospital for one or two years to receive compulsory treatment."

Lawyer Cai Peng finished speaking.

Zhao Tianhe's initial emotions gradually subsided, and he calmed down, letting out a deep breath.

Forced treatment?

He wasn't worried about that.

No matter how many people there are in Haicheng, the land is only as small as a sesame seed. How could this "real estate tycoon" who has been running rampant in the local area for so many years not have any connection with the hospital?

If he hadn't been so arrogant, he could have even gotten the hospital to declare Zhao Rui cured on the same day.

As for...

The case itself?

Zhao Tianhe didn't care much; he only cared about his son.

Two lives... No, these aren't lives. In his eyes, they're at most "resources," just "human resources" on the company's construction site!

Is human resources really that important?

Legally speaking, yes.

But for Zhao Tianhe, human resources are not life itself, but merely a consumable resource.

They are cattle and horses, livestock!

Therefore, Zhao Tianhe neither needs to be angry nor disappointed that Zhao Rui has wasted two resources.

What he cares about and is anxious about is the law, the rules that govern them as human beings!

As things stand now...

"I trust Hongda's lawyers to handle things." Zhao Tianhe breathed a sigh of relief and casually complimented the other party.

"That's to be expected. After all, Hengyu Group has a close working relationship with our firm, so we will naturally serve them wholeheartedly."

Cai Peng smiled.

He works at Haicheng Hongda Law Firm.

Hongda Law Firm...that's a big firm.

A near-top-tier law firm!

If we look at the rankings, he would be in the top 30 of the "Top 100 Law Firms in Dongguk"!

It is on par with Golden Eagle Law Firm, and can be considered one of the pinnacles of the legal profession in Haicheng.

Put your mind aside.

Zhao Tianhe waited patiently for a long time, and finally, Cai Peng's assistant returned from the lawyer's meeting room.

See here.

Zhao Tianhe spoke quickly, his deep voice tinged with urgency.

"How is Xiao Rui now?"

The assistant quickly replied, "Mr. Zhao is doing well. After getting through the first week, his condition has improved."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianhe finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Rui is a drug addict, and he is more worried about experiencing withdrawal symptoms in the detention center after his arrest.

Fortunately, the detention center will make the necessary medical preparations, so there is no need to worry about Zhao Rui's health.

He came to the detention center this time specifically to hear this answer with his own ears!

Unfortunately, the lawyer's office does not allow family members to visit, so the assistant had to pass it on.

but..

"By the way, Attorney Cai, Mr. Zhao said..."

The assistant lawyer paused slightly, then said hesitantly, "He said that the plaintiff's lawyer contacted him half an hour ago."

Plaintiff's lawyer?

The moment those four words fell.

Cai Peng paused slightly, then shook his head and asked, "What did the other party ask Mr. Zhao?"

"They didn't ask anything, it seems they just came to see Mr. Zhao's attitude and to check if he has any mental health issues." The assistant shook his head.

To check for any mental health issues?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianhe frowned.

Seeing his state, Cai Peng paused slightly, then shook his head and said, "President Zhao, there's no need to worry about the mental evaluation; that cannot be overturned."

In 2003, mental health evaluations were considered a bug in the legal system, virtually impossible to overturn.

What?

What if Zhao Tianhe's collusion with others is discovered?

That does have some impact.

But then again, wouldn't it be better if we just didn't get caught?

Moreover, even if it is discovered, it must be discovered before the gavel is struck. Once the gavel is struck and the judgment takes effect, it will be useless even if the mental evaluation is found to be suspicious later.

Since the case has already been adjudicated, the judgment has legal effect regardless of whether the defendant was right or wrong!

Let me put it this way.

"Even in the case in Chengdu, Liu Guofu, who was stabbed 17 times and raped someone, clearly did not have a mental illness at the time of the crime."

Cai Peng smiled and offered a reassuring remark.

"Judging from the court proceedings, the opposing lawyer was someone who was very 'well-versed' in mental illness laws."

"However, his 'psychiatric evaluation certificate' was not rejected until the case was adjourned."

"This is enough to show that once this information appears, it is almost impossible to refute it."

These words reassured Zhao Tianhe, instantly putting him at ease.

After all, a mental evaluation is Zhao Rui's get-out-of-jail-free card.

This thing cannot be overturned!

"That's right, even if Mr. Zhao doesn't 'relapse' later, it won't matter, because it still can't prove he was driving." (The sentence appears to be incomplete and lacks context.)

fall ill."

The assistant smiled and nodded.

"Moreover, the opposing party is only a civil litigation lawyer, not a public prosecutor."

Upon hearing this, no one took it to heart.

just.

"By the way, which lawyer is it? What's their name? Which law firm are they from?"

Cai Peng seemed to have thought of something, raised an eyebrow, and casually asked, "If possible... we can contact the other party and privately compensate the family in exchange for a letter of understanding and a criminal settlement agreement. This would be very helpful in the case."

Things that can be solved with money are not a problem for the cash flow of a "real estate tycoon".

Zhao Tianhe was happy to spend money on those human resources.

The assistant thought for a moment and then said, "It seems to be called something like that..."

'

"Xu...De".

Upon hearing this...

Cai Peng's smile paused slightly, and then the smile on his face gradually faded, and his brows gradually furrowed.

"Xu De?"

"My name is Xu De, and I am a lawyer at Houde Law Firm."

"Mr. Zhang, we've come to the pharmacy to see you because of a serious and heinous criminal case. We hope you can describe it to us truthfully."

"Please remember that everything you say will have legal effect, and you will bear the corresponding responsibility!"

Haicheng.

Jiangpu District, Tiandi Middle Road, is a well-known affluent area with the best location and the most sophisticated atmosphere, a commercially developed area.

At the crossroads, a rather quiet pharmacy is isolated from the hustle and bustle of the commercial street outside.

The medicine shelves were neatly arranged, and the Ruian Pharmacy smelled of disinfectant.

A man in a white coat stared in astonishment at the group of people in front of him, his heart pounding.

And in front of him.

Xu De, dressed in a suit, was standing right in front of him!

at this time.

"Hiss~"

Xu De looked at the licensed pharmacist in front of him, then slowly sat down, his upper body, dressed in a suit and tie, ramrod straight.

He and Pharmacist Zhang...

During the missing 15 minutes between the escape and the arrest, the only person who looked for Zhao Rui was Zhang Yao, the pharmacist!

Xu De looked at Zhang Yao with a gentle smile on his face. He parted his lips slightly and said a bunch of things that made Zhang Wei feel a chill run down his spine.

He slowly said, "Let me make this clear beforehand, Mr. Zhang."

"From now on."

"Any form of photography or conversation is valid within one hour in this pharmacy."

"Furthermore, if one party leaves midway, such as to go to the restroom, the private communication between the other party and persons related to the case via telephone when they are alone is also valid."

"Every word you utter, not a single syllable, not even a punctuation mark, has legal force!"

The meeting was recorded in various forms, including audio and video recording.

'

A series of sounds slowly echoed within the large pharmacy.

In Zhang Wei's somewhat frightened eyes.

Xu Dewen looked at Pharmacist Zhang Yao and said gently, "Mr. Zhang, if you feel there's no problem, then..."

'

Please sign your name on this contract.

"This is to ensure your safety. After signing, both parties..."

'

"We are now officially entering the discussion phase!"

Upon hearing this...

Zhang Yao glanced down at the contract the other party was pushing towards him, then at Xu De, his mind buzzing. He had no idea why this person had suddenly come knocking on his door.

What tricks are the lawyers up to?

It's just a meeting and questioning... why is it being made so professional?

The police officers and prosecutors who came before weren't this professional!

He stared blankly at her.

Xu De kindly reminded him of something.

"Mr. Zhang, will you sign?"

Hearing the sound, Zhang Yao came to his senses. He stared at Xu De for a long time, pondered for a while, and finally took a deep breath.

"it is good."

"I'll sign!"

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