Who Made Him a Lawyer?-Chapter 77 - 73: Verdict!

"Why isn’t the presiding judge speaking?"

"I don’t know, but I remember the judge mentioned being introverted... and it’s his first time serving as presiding judge, guessing he’s feeling a bit pressured before giving the verdict."

On the defendant’s bench, Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi exchanged a glance, then thoughtfully looked at Zhang Bo.

He didn’t think the trial would be adjourned again.

Given the current situation, adjourning would be meaningless, merely a waste of time.

As for the sentencing...

It would probably be very extreme!

Either his statements would be completely disregarded, sentencing Sun Quan to a suspended death sentence or even the death penalty.

Or the evidence would be accepted, leading to a very light penalty.

As for what Zhang Bo would choose...

That was uncertain.

Thinking so, Xu Liang cleared his thoughts and looked over at Zhang Bo on the judge’s bench.

He watched as Zhang Bo, wearing his robe, began to announce.

Xu Liang took a deep breath.

...

"This kid’s off..."

At the moment, the stammering Zhang Bo felt a shiver in his heart, then sighed deeply in his mind.

Forget it.

No matter how the opponent gets compensation or sues whom, it has nothing to do with him, since those are separate cases.

He... just needs to manage the present situation well!

Thinking this.

Zhang Bo’s gaze focused on the people before him.

Parting his lips, he continued to announce the verdict.

Just as Xu Liang expected, their discussions indeed led to an extremely harsh penalty for Sun Quan.

Two main reasons were: Xu Liang’s performance in the courtroom.

Secondly, since 2000, Upper City had begun planning and discussing arrests against traffickers nationwide, even suggesting re-sentencing.

Efforts were immense, with extremely firm attitudes.

This factor led them to consider the sentencing, along with Xu Liang’s slick performance...

Thinking this. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Zhang Bo narrowed his eyes, took a deep breath, and amidst countless expectant gazes, he spoke loudly:

"Now, this court believes, the accused Sun Quan committed intentional injury, accidental manslaughter..."

"According to the Criminal Procedure Law.... the judgment is as follows."

"He is sentenced to three years in prison!"

Three years in prison?

No, it wasn’t over.

Zhang Bo spoke again.

"Suspended for three years!"

Three years imprisonment, but suspended for three years, which means...

Three suspended for three!?

In an instant.

As soon as those words fell, the entire courtroom fell silent.

Then, it erupted.

"Three suspended for three!?"

"He managed to get three years in prison!?"

"There’s still the three-year suspension, once procedures are completed, he could be released immediately!"

"This trial was definitely worth attending! Another headline for the news!"

"..."

Some were shocked, some excited, and others bewildered.

The court immediately turned chaotic, filled with the noise of commotion.

Liu Xun twitched, but said nothing.

As for the defendant’s side...

"Three... three suspended for three..."

Sun Quan’s hands were cuffed, he sat in the defendant’s chair, eyes vacant, muttering to himself.

Truth be told, when he walked in, he considered the possibility that Xu Liang’s words might be ignored by the court, resulting in severe sentencing or even the death penalty.

He also thought of a ten-year sentence.

But he never imagined three suspended for three!

His mind went blank, his ears filled with buzzing, feeling disconnected from his surroundings.

After a long while...

"Now announce the closure of the court."

"All parties to orderly withdraw."

On the judge’s bench, Zhang Bo struck the gavel.

Immediately leading the other judges to exit.

Feeling the uproar behind him, the stone weighing on Zhang Bo’s mind for two months finally lifted.

This case... he didn’t want to judge it a moment longer!

As soon as he left.

Liu Xun instantly got up to leave.

A few reporters attempted to intercept, only to be pushed aside by Liu Xun with a dark look, leaving without a backward glance.

Only the defendant’s side remained lively.

"We won!"

"We really won! And it’s three suspended for three!"

Yang Ruoxi jumped up, eyes bright, looking at Xu Liang with deep admiration.

Three suspended for three...

This means as long as Sun Quan stays out of trouble for the next three years, he won’t spend a day in jail!

Killing three people, and not serving time...

Just thinking about it.

Yang Ruoxi couldn’t help but be filled with shock.

"Tsk, looks like discretionary sentencing came into play..."

Xu Liang sighed in relief, smiling as he spoke.

Zhang Bo has discretionary sentencing power.

If he insisted on holding onto public safety threats... at least two more trials would be needed to get through the first verdict!

Who would’ve thought, not only did the session close now, but it’s also three suspended for three...

Three murders, three suspended for three!

Yang Ruoxi, excited, clenched her hands tightly; hearing his words, she spoke with an odd look:

"Even if Zhang Bo didn’t intend a light sentence, he could only give seven years at most, right?"

"Do you know the significance of killing three and getting a seven-year sentence?"

"Seven years, at most seven years, and now it’s only three suspended for three!!!"

Undoubtedly.

This was a sensational case!

Its execution surpassed the previous Chen Dong case completely!

If the previous case saw Xu Liang succeed with mental illness and being 17, this time it was solely his personal ability!!!

Using eyewitnesses + site evidence + police endorsements to clear intentional homicide.

While proactively obtaining family forgiveness letters to reduce intentional injury and accidental manslaughter charges.

Even predicting the case’s reputation reversal in public opinion and obtaining forgiveness from other victims...

"Do you realize that for other lawyers, this could be their life-long boast?"

Yang Ruoxi spoke excitedly.

If this case were under her lead, she’d have no regrets for life!

"You could boast too."

Xu Liang chuckled, "After all, you truly contributed a lot this time."

He rarely praised her.

Hearing this, pride and satisfaction surged in Yang Ruoxi’s heart.

Receiving praise from him was not mere politeness...

She wanted to laugh, but maintaining dignity, she suppressed it, turning away with a straight chest, yet her hands behind ticked like a tail, vividly showing her inner joy.

Xu Liang couldn’t help but chuckle.

He glanced at the stunned Sun Quan nearby, then looked around at the reporters and said:

"Let’s handle procedures first, better leave now before it gets harder to leave later."

Surrounding them, there were reporter wolves; he didn’t want to deal with them.

Finishing his words.

Xu Liang and Yang Ruoxi took Sun Quan to process procedures.

Three suspended for three doesn’t mean walking out right away.

Some places might take a day or two.

In Hanhai City, that’s not necessary.

As long as the procedures are completed.

After a few hours, once Sun Quan signed the guarantee, he left slowly with Xu Liang’s support.

"Tap..."

As soon as he stepped out of the courtroom, Sun Quan suddenly stopped.

He looked at the bustling traffic nearby, watching the crowd flow outside.

An inexplicable sense of confusion arose within.

At 16, his thoughts centered on finding Sun Qian, by 29, captured, he was prepared for the death sentence.

Now suddenly sentenced three suspended for three by Xu Liang...

It’s laughable.

He truly didn’t know how to handle the next part of his life.

Until...

Sun Quan suddenly focused on two figures, his expression frozen.

Their figures were huddled, skin darkened, wearing washed-out cheap clothes, sporting liberation shoes.

Sitting on steps beneath shade, their backs lonely, as though waiting for someone.