Xishan Village.
Liu Yajun grasped Han Ziming's hand and said, "Lawyer Han, I'm entrusting this case about my son entirely to you. Anyway, whatever happens, Wang Yongqiang must get the death penalty! Wang Yongqiang went too far! He killed my son, stabbing him over ten times. Can a human do such a thing? He must be sentenced to death! No matter what conditions they propose, he must get the death penalty!!"
Liu Yajun had no other concerns; he just wanted Wang Yongqiang to receive the death penalty!
Han Ziming replied, "Rest assured, I will give it my all. It is my duty to do so."
Liu Yajun said, "Lawyer Han, here is one hundred thousand as a token of appreciation for your help. If the death penalty is decided, I can add another one hundred thousand!"
Han Ziming accepted the money and smiled, "Don't worry, this case definitely warrants a death penalty. No one can change that now; the evidence is conclusive without any issue. The first trial will be a death penalty, and so will the second."
To change the death penalty to life imprisonment depends partly on Wang Yongqiang's attitude in admitting guilt and whether he turned himself in. The key aspect is the situation under which Wang Yongqiang committed the murder. Right now, it seems unnecessary to worry.
Wang Yongqiang committed intentional murder, and it's impossible for Liu Yajun's family to provide a letter of forgiveness, so Wang Yongqiang is inevitably facing the death penalty.
Han Ziming felt that the two hundred thousand he earned was a bit too easy.
As for his opponent, he's just an intern lawyer...
Just an intern lawyer, what can he do?
He merely got lucky with a high-profile case before, so what?
He himself is an elite lawyer from the Red Circle Law Firm, having handled countless cases and weathered far more storms than Gu Chen ever has.
....
The next day.
The attention of the masses!!
The second trial of Wang Yongqiang's murder of Liu Biao formally commenced!
This court session was again broadcast live globally!!
Moreover, this time the trial was even more solemn, as it was held at the Supreme People's Court, and the second trial is also the final one!
If Wang Yongqiang is sentenced to death this time, there's nothing more to be done; no one can save Wang Yongqiang then.
There were already hundreds of thousands of viewers in the live broadcast room, all focused on this case.
[Go, Lawyer Gu, go!!]
[I hope Lawyer Gu can help reduce Wang Yongqiang's death sentence to life imprisonment.]
[Just being able to change the death penalty to life imprisonment would be quite impressive!!]
[I want the truth! What exactly did Liu Biao do to Sun Yunmeng's family, causing Wang Yongqiang to kill Liu Biao? I want to know all the details!]
[I support Wang Yongqiang in this case! He's really a man! Although he still faces the death penalty, I'd do the same! Who can endure having their wife treated that way?]
The courtroom was solemn and sacred.
The courtroom was already full.
All the parties involved were present as well.
The prosecution, the public prosecutor were all there.
The plaintiff's lawyer was Han Ziming.
Though traditionally in such cases the plaintiff shouldn't have a lawyer as it's directly prosecuted by the procuratorate, in this world, Liu Yajun could still hire a lawyer for representation.
Defendant: Wang Yongqiang.
The defendant's family member: Sun Yunmeng, all present.
Three minutes later.
"It's time to start the session," the recorder stood and said.
"Announcing the court rules: litigation participants must abide by the legal rules and maintain courtroom order, no noise or disruption is allowed; speaking, statements, and debates must be permitted by the presiding judge or the sole judge."
The recorder looked around the court and said, "Prepare to begin the trial now. According to Article 137, Paragraph 1 of the Civil Procedure Law, the following court rules are announced:
1. When questioning is necessary by litigation participants, permission must be granted by the adjudicators. Civility in language must be observed, and there shall be no personal attacks...
2. ...
3. ...
Presiding judge and adjudicators, please take your seats. Presiding judge, everything is ready for the trial to commence."
Everyone stood up!
The presiding judge and adjudicators took their seats!
The presiding judge of the Supreme People's Court was named Shen Jiarui.
Shen Jiarui struck the gavel, "Silence! Everyone, please be seated!"
Everyone sat down.
The presiding judge looked at the prosecutors and said, "Please describe the circumstances of the first trial once more."
The prosecutor began speaking, "In the first trial, Wang Yongqiang was convicted of murder due to an overreaction after his wife, Sun Yunmeng, had an affair with Liu Biao. He stabbed Liu Biao over ten times with scissors, resulting in Liu Biao's death, and was charged with intentional homicide. He was sentenced to death in the first trial, and the case is thus stated."
The presiding judge nodded and looked at the plaintiff's lawyer, Han Ziming, saying, "Plaintiff's lawyer, please state the litigation request."
Han Ziming said, "Our litigation request is very straightforward: an eye for an eye, sentence Wang Yongqiang to death! Sun Yunmeng, Wang Yongqiang's wife, had multiple illegitimate relationships with Liu Biao, and when Wang Yongqiang found out, he became enraged and murdered Liu Biao. This constitutes intentional murder. Liu Biao having an affair with Wang Yongqiang's wife is only morally wrong, not legally, yet Wang Yongqiang's act of killing is an established fact, so we request that Wang Yongqiang be sentenced to death, and that it be carried out immediately!"
At this moment, the prosecutor also spoke, "Based on the police investigation, on September 30th at 15:35, Wang Yongqiang killed Liu Biao with a pair of scissors. The motive is clear, the method is simple. After killing Liu Biao, Wang Yongqiang voluntarily surrendered. Liu Biao died on the spot. Although Wang Yongqiang showed a willingness to surrender, there's no sign of remorse for this murder, so we request the court sentence him to death."
The prosecutor and plaintiff's lawyer both made their arguments.
Netizens were dumbfounded at this setup.
The prosecutor, plaintiff's lawyer, and plaintiff's family all demanded Wang Yongqiang be sentenced to death.
Wang Yongqiang was completely doomed!
Don't even mention life imprisonment now, it was certain to be a death sentence!
Especially since Wang Yongqiang showed no remorse after committing murder, doesn't that solidify Wang Yongqiang's act as intentional murder even more?
Once deemed intentional murder, it has to be a death penalty, life imprisonment isn't even possible!
Several netizens looked toward Gu Chen.
As Wang Yongqiang's defense lawyer, Gu Chen hadn't said a word.
In this situation, even if it was Lawyer Gu, even if Lawyer Gu was the Lawless Madman, wasn't it impossible to successfully defend Wang Yongqiang?
[Alas, it's over, it's over, the evidence is conclusive, and Wang Yongqiang isn't doing himself any favors, so who could possibly defend him now?]
[Wang Yongqiang should have shown he's very remorseful, maybe that would have resulted in a life sentence.]
[Not sure what Wang Yongqiang is thinking, but even the Lawless Madman can't save him now. Who could save Wang Yongqiang?]
Presiding Judge Shen Jiarui looked at Gu Chen and said, "The defendant's lawyer can now present their case."
Gu Chen said, "Presiding judge, I believe this is very simple!"
"I only have a few words to state."
"I believe—Defendant Wang Yongqiang is not guilty! I request the court to immediately release Wang Yongqiang! Furthermore, I demand Liu Yajun compensate Wang Yongqiang six hundred thousand yuan for mental anguish damages, medical fees, lost wages, and other costs."