In Detective Conan, you call this just an ordinary lawyer?

Is Reiko Kujo the prosecutor in this court hearing?

Kensuke Komikado had some impression of Reiko Kujo, who was a rather capable prosecutor in the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.

However, it doesn't matter to Kensuke Komikado; he doesn't care who it is.

In his view, no one could win this trial.

However, Conan did not attend this court hearing; only Kogoro Mouri and Inspector Megure were present.

It's a bit of a pity.

After all, if Conan were to arrive and suffer a severe blow, Beika Town might be able to remain peaceful for a while longer.

Kensuke Komikado silently recited this in his mind.

The trial resumed soon after, just like previous trials.

The court members entered the courtroom. As this trial involved a death, it was again conducted by three professional judges and six non-professional referees.

After Judge Keita Osaka announced the start of the hearing.

The prosecutor began by reading the indictment aloud.

The prosecutors this time are Reiko Kujo and Hajime Tani.

When the judge asked her to read the indictment, Reiko Kujo immediately began to read it aloud.

"This indictment was filed by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office."

"The reason for the case is that, in this case, the defendant, Ninako, murdered the victim, Kisai Kaiichi."

"In the specific course of the murder, the defendant, Ninako, acted in self-defense."

"Since Ninako's murder has been established, the prosecution believes that she should be convicted of murder and causing death by injury."

"However, since they were in a state of self-defense, their criminal punishment was reduced or waived."

"The prosecution believes the sentence should be around five years."

"....."

After reciting the indictment, Reiko Kujo calmly looked up at Kensuke Komikado in the defense seat.

This time, the police did not prosecute him for intentional homicide, but rather for homicide in self-defense.

Furthermore, he has applied for a reduction in his criminal punishment, which has reduced his sentence to five years.

Based on Reiko Kujo's experience in handling past cases.

This sentence is already very reasonable.

Even if Kensuke Komikado wants to further reduce his criminal punishment, the jury will not grant his request.

Reiko Kujo awaited Kensuke Komikado's response.

Should the charges still be prosecuted for murder?

Kensuke Komikado noticed Reiko Kujo's gaze and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"protest!"

"We do not agree with prosecuting our client for murder."

"I maintain that I am innocent and that the verdict should be based on legitimate self-defense!"

Self-defense, not a crime?

When she heard Kensuke Komikado's explanation, Reiko Kujo narrowed her eyes slightly.

What a joke! Ninako killed Kisai Kaiichi with a single stab.

Although Kisai Kaiichi harassed Ninako.

However, it did not cause serious harm or any other damage to Sinaiko.

Even if Sinako was acting in self-defense, it did not constitute legitimate self-defense.

Because the legal provisions for legitimate self-defense are very clear—

A retaliatory action taken against an urgent and persecutory illegal act is called legitimate self-defense.

In the Tokyo case, urgent and persecutory actions refer to actions that could potentially cause death.

Stalking and harassment do not constitute an urgent and persecutory illegal act.

The retaliatory action taken at this time can only be considered murder, or self-defense resulting in death, which would mitigate criminal punishment.

It would be very difficult for Kensuke Komikado to use this point to apply to the jury for a ruling of legitimate self-defense.

She doesn't think Kensuke Komikado can do that.

Reiko Kujo had a faint smile on her lips and did not utter a rebuttal, because she knew that the chief judge would not agree to the other party's defense based solely on Kensuke Tani's statement.

Gu Yi sat next to Kujo Reiko. Although he wanted to see Kujo Reiko lose the case, he was facing Komikado Kensuke.

Gu Yi gently reminded him.

"Prosecutor Kujo."

"I've dealt with Komikado a lot, so I know his habits."

"He is usually well-prepared when he files a lawsuit."

"Prosecutor Kujo still needs to be careful that the other party doesn't set a trap for you."

Reiko Kujo glanced at Taniichi, her tone slightly mocking: "Taniichi-kun, I am not you, understand?"

"Even if Komikado set a trap for me, do you think I wouldn't see it?"

Upon hearing this slightly sarcastic tone, Gu Yi felt an intense loathing for Kujo Reiko.

He offered a well-intentioned reminder, but was met with ridicule in return.

At this moment, Gu Yi felt extremely agitated. He looked at Komekado Kensuke and silently muttered to himself.

"Komikado-kun, you'd better give it your best this time, just like always!"

"Punish these nine arrogant individuals properly!"

At the same time, referee Keita Osaka looked at Kensuke Komikado.

"The defense attorney pleaded not guilty, arguing that the act of reliance was legitimate self-defense."

Please state your defense arguments.

"Yes, Chief Referee."

Kensuke Komikado nodded and continued speaking.

"First, let's define what constitutes legal self-defense and the crime of murder."

"Self-defense, literally, is a retaliatory act taken when one is subjected to urgent acts of persecution."

"In this case, was Ninako's action a retaliatory act carried out under duress of urgent persecution?"

The answer is yes.

This trial featured three female non-professional judges and one female professional judge.

Kensuke Komikado observed the expressions of the four professional judges.

Then he continued, "Why do you say that?"

"Because in Tokyo, women are in great danger, often facing stalking, harassment, and even assault."

"However, the law does not provide women with the right to protect themselves."

"Faced with this kind of harassment and stalking, especially repeatedly, they can only be forced to accept it and cannot change it."

"For women, the psychological pressure from this kind of stalking and harassment is enormous, and these perpetrators often become bolder because women do not receive protection of their rights, leading to more serious rape cases."

"....."

Reiko Kujo raised an eyebrow slightly as she listened to Kensuke Komikado's account.

She could tell that Kensuke Komikado wanted to use the topic of women being stalked and harassed to subtly evoke sympathy from the judges.

So I interrupted it directly.

"Defense attorney, what you have stated has nothing to do with the definition of legitimate self-defense in this case."

Please stop making statements.

Kensuke Komikado: "Can't I just state the facts and talk about the feelings of my client?"

Reiko Kujo frowned: "If Ninako is being harassed and stalked, she can definitely report it to the police. It's not like there's no way to handle it."

Kensuke Komikado smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"Call the police?"

"Do you know how many times my client called the police?"

Just as Reiko Kujo was still not understanding what Kensuke Komikado was trying to express.

Gu Yi had a premonition that Kujou Reiko had fallen into the trap set by Komikado Kensuke!