Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 76 - 72: How Strange, the Presiding Judge Stopped Talking!

Chapter 76: Chapter 72: How Strange, the Presiding Judge Stopped Talking!

The date for the second hearing of the first trial has long been set.

October 9!

Only half a month has passed since the last hearing.

Half a month is a long time, allowing both parties to organize everything thoroughly, and the court to verify the evidence.

But at the same time.

Half a month is also a short time.

In the blink of an eye, the second hearing is upon us!

October 9, at eleven o’clock that morning.

In front of the Hongfu District Basic People’s Court.

The journalist group is as lively as ever, but compared to last time, this time the scale is noticeably larger!

Yes.

The impact of the case has increased again!

But not in a negative way related to the human flesh search.

It’s positive coverage about Sun Quan!

Langke Media, with journalist Zhang Tao, received the news and after getting consent for interviews from eight of the victims, conducted interviews.

Once the interview content was broadcast, people found out that these innocent victims actually made the same choice as Zheng Mei, which was...

Forgiveness!

When the report came out, everyone was instantly astonished.

Especially when the reasons for their forgiveness were revealed, public opinion became increasingly positive.

Most people started delving into Sun Quan’s past, some saying they hired him as a wheat harvester, others claiming they’ve seen him collecting garbage.

When his 13-year experience was exposed clearly to everyone...

The case that once incited fear now seemed to stir up excitement, only the target of criticism turned to Zhou Xu...

This left Zhang Bo in a dilemma.

Honestly, he regretted taking on this hot potato long ago.

"How to judge?"

"How else to judge? The victim’s family forgives, societal opinion forgives, the victims forgive, how can you judge?"

"Just judge according to the answer given by the previous collegial panel."

Inside the basic court, in the waiting room.

Zhang Bo and the clerk next to him, along with the judge, all wore expressions of deep fatigue.

They discussed the case dozens of times over the past two days, but each time...

Each time they couldn’t arrive at an ideal verdict!

What verdict is ideal? A normal one.

But as of now, they can only give a lenient sentence...

Because forgiveness doesn’t affect the guilt but greatly impacts the sentence!

All the victims forgive, the family forgives, the deceased himself deserved it, and the other party contributed to saving the children, even public opinion no longer denounces Sun Quan.

Zhang Bo really couldn’t find a reason not to give a lenient sentence.

"Then just judge according to the answer..."

The judge nodded, then spoke again.

"But who knows, maybe the prosecution could pull out some evidence."

Zhang Bo twitched the corners of his mouth.

Even Zheng Mei forgives, thinks her son’s death was justified, what evidence could Liu Xun possibly pull out?

He would be glad if Liu Xun didn’t side with Xu Liang in saying Sun Quan is innocent...

Thinking of this.

Zhang Bo collected his thoughts, checked the time, and then took a deep breath.

"Time’s up, let’s start the trial!"

Upon saying this, he stood up and walked outside.

The clerk, judge, and others all stood up, heading toward the courtroom scene.

Everyone took their seats.

Zhang Bo held a small hammer in his hand and looked up at the journalists already prepared at the top of the steps.

"Bang!"

The sound of the hammer fell.

"Please have both parties enter and prepare for the trial!"

He finished speaking.

Several bailiffs started to move.

At the same time, personnel from both sides in the court’s two waiting rooms were brought into the courtroom.

First was Zheng Mei’s side.

First was Liu Xun entering.

Unlike before, Liu Xun at this moment had a blank expression, feeling utterly hopeless.

This wasn’t a disguise, it truly was a feeling of hopelessness...

He originally wanted to struggle a bit, but when he asked Zheng Mei if she was coerced into signing the forgiveness letter, and if so he had a way...

Not only did Zheng Mei not understand, she instead cursed him out, accused him of making trouble, and even asked him to find a way for Sun Quan to receive a lenient sentence....

Liu Xun was completely numb, not knowing what to do in the law office, just staring blankly at the files.

He wasn’t slacking, he truly felt out of options.

In his life he’d never taken on such an absurd case...

Thinking of this.

Liu Xun, who had just sat down, turned to look at Zheng Mei.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Mei still looked at him with the eyes like looking at an enemy.

Liu Xun felt helpless.

This gaze left him at a loss as to whose lawyer he really was...

"Will the defendant please take their seats."

Judge Zhang Bo’s voice fell.

Xu Liang escorted Sun Quan, once again sitting in the defendant’s seat.

At this moment Xu Liang wore a smile on his face, but forget about the smile, even just this face, Zhang Bo couldn’t stand looking at it for long without wanting to punch him.

Zhang Bo diverted his gaze, confirmed the number of people, stood up, and spoke in a deep voice:

"The trial will now proceed."

"This case was first heard on September 21, 2004, due to the need to supplement and investigate evidence, the trial now resumes."

"In the previous trial, there were disputes over the forgiveness letter submitted by the defendant, as well as whether the act was intentional murder, this time the debate will center around this focus."

"Verified by both judicial agencies and the prosecution."

"I now announce the resumption of the trial!"

He finished speaking.

Zhang Bo breathed out the last sentence.

"Both parties may make further statements!"

The second hearing, which is based on the evidence and issues confirmed during the first trial, is an extension.

Liu Xun and Xu Liang evidently didn’t look panicked, nor was there any need to panic.

They all knew that this was merely the final process of the case...

The outcome of this case was already decided in the previous trial!

Firstly, intentional murder was completely unsubstantiated, the only charges against Sun Quan could be intentional injury, negligent death, and endangering public safety.

But intentional injury and negligence resulting in death...

These two charges, based on the fact that Zhou Xu was a human trafficker, with Zheng Mei having signed a forgiveness letter, would basically result in minimal sentencing.

As for endangering public safety, sentencing basically depends on impact and the victims, the former they can’t judge much, and the latter is all forgiven...

Liu Xun sees no hope of winning.

Moreover, he is entirely puzzled as to how Xu Liang managed to obtain so many forgiveness letters!

Being a lawyer himself, he naturally knows how difficult it is to obtain forgiveness letters...

"Does either side have any further objections?"

Zhang Bo looked at the personnel from both sides, preparing to proceed with the sentencing.

"We have no objections," said Xu Liang, the defendant, with a gentle demeanor.

Liu Xun glanced at Zheng Mei behind him and sighed:

"We also have no objections."

Upon hearing this.

Zhang Bo stood up.

"The Hongfu District Basic People’s Court of Hanhai City, defendant Sun Quan, born..." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

He began the final pronouncement.

As he spoke, Zhang Bo felt a sense of relief within him.

Frankly speaking, he had had enough of this case, and now that public opinion is positive, he naturally could announce the outcome according to the negotiated result by going along with the flow.

It’s just...

In a fleeting moment.

Zhang Bo, who was pronouncing the verdict, froze.

He remembered something.

That is...

If he remembered correctly, when Xu Liang persuaded Zhao Liang and others to sign the forgiveness letter, he promised to give them a compensation of five thousand yuan, which would be paid to them after the court clears the assets.

Is there a problem? No problem!

The issue is...

In this case, Sun Quan is the defendant, and Xu Liang is the defense lawyer!

How could Sun Quan, who is accused of murder, possibly be getting paid compensation!?

If Sun Quan can get money in court, unless he is either the plaintiff or the prosecution...

But...if suing others, whom could Xu Liang prosecute!?

In a moment of confusion.

Judge Zhang Bo’s expression stiffened, as if he accidentally stumbled upon a pitfall, and a deadly one at that...

His momentary stiffness even caused him to choke on his words.

At the same time.

In the defendant’s seat.

Xu Liang, who was ready to act, saw Zhang Bo shift his gaze onto him, staring straightly at him.

He blinked.

"Hmm?"

"How strange, why isn’t he speaking now?"

"Is the judge really that introverted?"