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Chapter 344 Please Decide! Presiding Judge: This is elder abuse! [Requesting Monthly Tickets!]

Top lawyers...what exactly is a top lawyer?

Lawyer Zhao Chenggong believes that top lawyers should have extremely strong legal reasoning skills to deal with any unexpected events.

You also need to have extremely high intelligence to strategize and plan in court!

Just like Ding Yan and Lin Yue, both of them graduated from top universities. Their brains are like a library full of professional knowledge, and they can analyze any problem with evidence.

But now.

Zhao Chenggong then realized what a top-notch lawyer truly was!

at this time.

Inside the First Courtroom.

In the seat of the civil litigation agent.

Xu De stood up, looked around, and spoke clearly, each word resonating in Zhao Chenggong's heart.

"Has the Supreme Court explicitly stated that the aforementioned behavior constitutes the crime of 'drug trafficking'?!"

He did not sit down after saying that.

Those sharp eyes, like a sword, suddenly shot towards the defendant's dock from above the trial area.

In an instant.

Zhao Chenggong was shocked. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. His face was filled with shock, and he even blinked in disbelief.

But the results still showed that he was indeed in court, and this was not a dream.

"Drug trafficking? Huh? How did you turn a traffic accident involving drug driving into drug trafficking in just a few words?"

"This isn't right!"

"The police, prosecutors, the court... even the defendant himself didn't know he was dealing drugs!"

Zhao Chenggong looked at the unusually tall figure standing up beside him, and his heart felt like it had been struck by an earthquake.

He recalled what Xu De had told him before the trial: he didn't need to say anything during the trial, and he could just follow his pace.

then.

Zhao Chenggong wondered if the other party's confidence meant they had obtained crucial evidence.

Or are they preparing a surprise court hearing?

Or perhaps he discovered a flaw in the defendant's defense?

In short, Zhao Chenggong had thought of everything he could think of, but... he really didn't expect the case to unfold in this way.

What does it mean to "stab the prosecutor, who is also a teammate, twice" after the trial begins? And then to tear the defendant to shreds?

There are only two sides in the case, the prosecution and the defense, but you're fighting both sides?!

Most importantly, the accusations made by the other party are simply terrifying!

"Lawyer Lin... Lawyer Zhang... this... this..."

'

Zhao Chenggong stared intently at Xu De's back, then swallowed hard and subconsciously looked at Lin Yue and Zhang Wei, who were standing silently beside him.

His throat trembled as he whispered, "Is this really alright?"

Zhao Chenggong has been fighting lawsuits for over a decade, and he's never fought like this before!

Is this the difference between me and top lawyers?

That doesn't make sense. I've never heard of any top-tier lawyers in Haicheng handling a case like this.

I heard a noise.

Lin Yue, however, was used to it. She glanced around and simply said in a low voice, "It's nothing."

Zhang Wei's expression was complicated. He sat in his chair, crossed his arms, and after a moment of silence, shook his head and said, "It's alright, at least there's no evidence for the surprise attack."

In his view.

After arriving in Haicheng, the other party became somewhat more restrained.

After all, when the other party attacked him in Green Forest City, they really used every trick in the book... They treated court raids like water, and they could raid a single case multiple times. It's simply unbelievable!

just.

These words were somewhat alarming to Zhao Chenggong.

"At least" no surprise attack with evidence? When did lawyers' standards for courtroom proceedings become so low?!

Zhao Chenggong was shocked.

But he suppressed his emotions.

He scanned the entire First Courtroom, and after sensing the atmosphere, raised an eyebrow slightly.

Although their behavior and tactics do seem arrogant,... they do seem to have established an advantage... a huge advantage at that!

Thinking of this.

As Zhao Chenggong watched Xu De's retreating figure, his palms sweated, his adrenaline surged, and his heart pounded.

He held his breath, afraid that his slightest movement might affect the other party's performance and thus influence the course of the case.

at this time.

During the court hearing.

As Xu De finished his four rhetorical questions, the trial area fell silent.

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

The group of people froze, as if they had turned into stone statues, without making a sound. The silence was so profound that they could hear each other's breathing and heartbeats.

a long time.

On the judge's bench.

The three judges' lips twitched for a moment, but they couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Presiding Judge Lü Guang remained silent for a long while before taking a deep breath to clear his oxygen-deprived mind. He then turned to the defendant, paused, and said in a deep voice, "Defendant, according to the question asked by the aforementioned legal representative... do you have any objections to state?"

The four questions are: drug transfer? possession? knowingly committing a crime? (Supreme Court meeting minutes)

These four points, from a tricky angle, directly address the core essence of the case.

Lü Guang certainly couldn't answer.

Then we'll have to let the defendant say it!

"Do you wish to answer?" Lü Guang asked.

dock.

Upon hearing this, lawyers Cai Peng and others murmured for a moment, but remained speechless for a long time.

Should I answer?

To put it another way, the confrontation between the prosecution and the defense is the defense answering the prosecution's questions through debate.

If the defendant cannot answer the question, the court will deliver its verdict based on the prosecution's charges.

So could Cai Peng not answer? No, he could lose, but he could not surrender and admit defeat!

Can..

answer?

How could I possibly answer that?

"Judge, please give the defendant some time to calm down... The defendant needs to verify some issues regarding the case."

Cai Peng took a deep breath, and then began to discuss anxiously in hushed tones with his team.

"How do you defend yourself? Continue to use mental illness to cover it up?"

"No, a car accident" can be defended by mental illness because no one at the scene could prove whether "Zhao Rui" was mentally ill.

"But transferring drugs is different. This stuff was personally handed over to 'Zhang Yao' by Zhao Rui. 'Zhang Yao' can certainly testify that the person who entrusted the task was mentally sound...at least when he committed the act of 'drug trafficking,' he was thinking clearly!"

"Damn it...think fast, what should I do!?"

"Unbelievable! Unbelievable! The defense is too narrow; the lawyer is just waiting for the drug-driving incident to happen." (After the question was answered, a dark expression appeared on his face.)

"Ours!"

"So, you'll go back to driving under the influence of drugs?"

"How is this possible?! Leaving aside the fact that the case has already been examined, just look at the eyes of those two prosecutors! How could they possibly still charge you with driving under the influence of drugs? They didn't even bring a charge, so the charge of driving under the influence of drugs is inherently invalid!"

"As the defendant, we inherently lack the 'right to define,' and can only defend ourselves!!!"

'

dock.

The staff at Hongda Law Firm discussed the matter anxiously in hushed tones. Six or seven industry leaders had practically worn their lips out, but they still couldn't come up with a single solution.

Top lawyer Cai Peng was initially very anxious.

But the more they discussed it, the more sweat poured from his forehead. In the end, he didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from his forehead, only feeling a chill down his back and his face stiffen.

"I can't argue it out..."

'

Top lawyer Cai Peng murmured softly, his fingertips feeling cold, as if a dark cloud of fear was hanging over his head.

Yes.

I just can't argue it out.

Xu De's four questions were very clear, and each question was obvious and had been verified!

First of all.

Regarding the drug transfer, Zhang Yao had already confessed before the trial, and Xu De had also found a testing center to determine that the paper bag given by Zhao Rui contained heroin.

Physical evidence, judicial evidence, and witness testimony—all three are present!

"Possession of drugs" and "knowingly committing a crime"? These two questions are obvious; the drugs were purchased by Zhao Rui from Sun Rui.

He had ownership rights and knew that Sun Rui was indeed a drug dealer!

Finally, the Supreme Court... has already clearly stated in multiple meeting minutes that the above-mentioned behavior is equivalent to being an accomplice in drug trafficking!

How can you argue with that?!

Whether it's the chain of evidence or corroborating evidence, the other party has already woven it into an impenetrable fishing net without anyone noticing.

It's still a deadly net!

"Damn it...damn it!"

"There's no way to defend ourselves; the facts are too undeniable..."

'

These words seemed to float into Cai Peng's mind like a dream.

finally.

In the defendant's dock.

Cai Peng raised his head, stared at the judge's bench, gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Your Honor, we have an objection!"

"Case evidence often needs to be consistent with both subjective and objective elements. Although our client's actions constitute what the civil litigation agent stated, subjectively, the concept of 'drug trafficking' never arose in their mind!"

Again.

The court will never overlook subjective attitudes when reviewing matters.

Cai Peng has abandoned the objective physical evidence, but there is still room for sophistry regarding the subjective evidence!

After all, Zhao Rui did not have any intention of drug trafficking, nor had he ever thought of drug trafficking. It's like accusing someone of intentional homicide for causing someone's accidental death. It's unreasonable no matter how you look at it!

only..

Xu De, who was in the civil litigation agent's seat, hadn't even had a chance to speak yet.

Beside him.

Suddenly, a voice that had been prepared beforehand rang out from the prosecutor's seat.

All I saw was...

Prosecutor Zheng Tong's eyes narrowed. Seizing the opportunity, he launched into a sharp rebuttal, saying scathingly, "Defendant, we find your statements unacceptable. These remarks clearly deviate from the facts of the case and the basis of the Criminal Law!"

What does "subjective" mean?

"So that the defendant knows that Article 14 of the Criminal Law, concerning intentional crimes, provides a clear and detailed explanation!"

What does "intentional" mean?

Most people might think that if I want to kill someone, it's intentional; but if I don't intend to kill someone, yet I still manage to kill them, then it's not intentional.

That is actually wrong.

Article 14 of the Criminal Law clearly distinguishes between "direct intent" and "indirect intent"!

Direct intent is the former; if you clearly intend to kill someone and actually do so, then you are committing direct intent murder.

Indirect intent, on the other hand, is [knowing that a harmful result will occur, yet allowing it to happen].

for example.

Objects thrown from high-rise buildings!

If you are 100 meters in the air, unable to see the people below, but know that you are very likely to kill someone by throwing an object, and still choose to do so, resulting in death, then you are not guilty of accidental injury or death.

It was intentional homicide!

"dock."

"I would like to ask, did the defendant, Zhao Rui, know that the substance in his possession was 'drugs'?"

The prosecutor's stand.

Prosecutor Zheng Tong's blood boiled. Seizing the opportunity, he stared intently at the other man, his eyes unblinking, and whispered, "And did you know that the drug trafficking mastermind 'Sun Rui' would sell him out?"

"And did he understand that selling these items would lead to the 'buyers' using drugs?!"

can you?

Yes, definitely. Nobody is unaware of this law. Even if you don't know it, the judge will rule that you "know" it when you go to court!

Therefore, in conclusion...

"The suspect, Zhao Rui, knowing full well that her actions would result in others using drugs, still chose to hand over the drug to drug dealer Sun Rui."

"This clearly constitutes 'indirect intentional crime' under Article 14 of the Criminal Law!"

At this moment, Prosecutor Zheng Tong seemed to have his meridians opened, and he couldn't stop talking, throwing out a series of words.

"If that's the case, then let's combine that with his 'drug trafficking activities'."

"This is clearly 'intentional drug trafficking,' constituting the crime of 'drug trafficking'!"

"In conclusion, in this case, all ten victims were victims of drug trafficking!"

Speaking of which...

As Zheng Tong spoke, he became increasingly agitated and immediately turned to look at the judge's bench.

"presiding judge!"

"Our indictment submitted to the court clearly differs from the facts of the case. We hereby request permission to contact the Chief Prosecutor to amend the indictment!"

Amend the complaint?

In front of the audience, would you directly admit that there are problems with your complaint?

Where's your face?!

dock.

Cai Peng's eyes were bloodshot, and he nearly burst into a tirade. He turned to the presiding judge and roared, "Your Honor, the prosecution's demands are far too frivolous!"

Just half an hour ago, the other party claimed that the case involved dangerous driving under the influence of drugs, resulting in "endangering public safety"!

Just half an hour ago, the other party was almost cursing over "driving under the influence of drugs," and now they're admitting their mistake?

Unexpectedly...

"Regarding the issue of 'driving under the influence of drugs,' we believe that what you and your legal representatives have said is correct, and we have no objection to this issue!"

Zheng Tong showed absolutely no mercy.

As for his previous insults towards Xu De?

Ha ha..

I was just joking around!

Zheng Tong knew this; he had always known that the civil prosecution was a good teammate of the public prosecution. Even if they did something that caused misunderstandings, it was definitely not malicious and was due to his own misunderstanding.

On the other hand, look at the defendant!

Zheng Tong's gaze sharpened as he stared at Cai Peng, his voice rising.

"As for the temporary request to amend the indictment... this is our right to promptly correct errors in criminal justice!"

These words were spoken.

Cai Peng cursed inwardly, but he couldn't utter a single word. He simply looked at the presiding judge and said in a deep voice, "Your Honor, regardless of the circumstances, the defendant still maintains a conservative stance."

"Our client, the suspect in this case, Zhao Rui... has never had any intention of drug trafficking!"

"Your Honor, please consider this carefully!"

Prosecutor Zheng Tong also looked at Judge Lü Guang and decisively stated, "Your Honor, the defendant clearly constitutes 'indirect intentional drug trafficking,' that is, 'intentional drug trafficking' constitutes the crime of 'drug trafficking'!"

"We request that the indictment be amended and new charges be brought against the defendant!"

After these words were spoken...

On the judge's bench.

The three judges immediately had a headache.

Judge Lü Guang rubbed his temples. The words from both sides seemed to have tangled his nerves into a ball of yarn, leaving his mind in utter chaos.

The case... the details are far too complicated!

To be honest, he genuinely treated it as a traffic accident case before the trial.

After all, from any perspective, Zhao Rui's case stemmed from drug use.

But... what do you mean by saying that the other party was a drug dealer evading police capture and that the escape resulted in ten victims?

This charge came abruptly to the defendant's seat, which was like a sudden blow to Cai Peng's head.

Does that mean it has less impact on the judge?

The case took an absolutely abrupt, precipitous turn. The three judges were completely unprepared and caught off guard by Xu De's sudden intervention...

Is this how cases are being tried?

It was akin to being forced to do advanced math problems while Xu De was hitting them on the head with a hammer, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.

This is blatant elder abuse.

Thinking of this.

Presiding Judge Lü Guang cast a hopeful glance at the seats of the civil litigation agents, hoping they would say something more to clarify the facts of the case.

Lü Guangdao: "Civil litigation representative...do you have anything else to say?"

Regardless of whether there is any evidence or not.

As long as the case can be clarified, even if it's a surprise attack on the evidence, Lü Guang is not in a position to refuse it now!

It's just a pity...

The seat for civil litigation agents.

Xu De heard the question.

At this moment, Xu De paused slightly, raised his eyebrows, recalled for a moment, and after confirming that he had not made any mistakes, he said calmly, "Your Honor, there is no other information from the civil litigation representative's seat that is required to participate in the cross-examination."

Lu Guang was silent for a moment, then asked, "Are you sure?"

"We are certain!"

Without hesitation, Xu De took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, saying, "I request the presiding judge to make a decision on this case!"

The moment the words were spoken.

The three people in the trial area tensed up, their pupils narrowed, and all focused their gazes on Lü Guang.

Presiding Judge Lü Guang:....