Lawyer

This afternoon, Fang Yi was talking with Wan Kefa about training star lawyers, when Xie Youhe knocked on the door and walked in.

"Director, excuse me, there is a client who insists on seeing lawyer Fang Yi, look." Xie Youhe looked at Fang Yi and Wan Kefa.

"Lawyer Fang, you go first, let's talk tomorrow." Wan Kefa knew that Xie Youhe would not come to find Fang Yi if it was not urgent.

Fang Yi agreed, got up and followed Xie Youhe out of the director's office.

"Old Xie, what's the situation?" Fang Yi looked at Xie Youhe in confusion.

"There is a murder case. The defendant's daughter-in-law wants to see you when she arrives. After hearing about it, I think this case is not simple. So I came here to find you." Xie Youhe explained.

Fang Yi saw that among the lawyers in the team, only Cao Yongzheng was sitting listlessly at his desk looking at the case files, so he called him and went to the meeting room.

After entering the meeting room, Fang Yi saw a woman in her 30s, with a dark red face, ordinary clothes, a strong body, and red and swollen eyes. She must have cried a lot during this time.She seemed to be in a trance.

"Ms. Chen, this is lawyer Fang Yi, and this is lawyer Cao. Lawyer Fang, lawyer Cao, this is Ms. Chen Xiaoling, and the defendant is her husband, named Deng Junshan." Xie Youhe introduced to both parties.

"Lawyer Fang, you can save our Junshan family, he was wronged." As soon as Xie Youhe finished speaking, Chen Xiaoling knelt down.

Fang Yi hurriedly dodged to the side, he couldn't stand this kneeling, and hurriedly supported Chen Xiaoling: "You have something to say, what are you doing?"

"My mother-in-law reported that my husband killed my father-in-law, my husband was wronged..." Chen Xiaoling cried and recounted the incident.

Chen Xiaoling and Deng Junshan are husband and wife. They have a son who has just entered elementary school.Deng Junshan's family lived in the same village with his parents and younger brother. After they got married, Deng Junshan's relationship with his father Deng Lu was very tense because of the separation of the family. A year later, Chen Xiaoling gave birth to a boy. In addition, Deng Lu wanted to see his eldest grandson, so the relationship with Deng Junshan's family eased.

One night four years ago, someone broke into Deng Lu's house and beat Deng Lu and his wife Jiao Shangying.In this case, the public security organs have not been able to find the murderer.

Fast forward four years, and three months ago, Jiao Shangying suddenly went to the police station to report that his eldest son Deng Junshan was the murderer of his wife Deng Lu.The public security organ arrested Deng Junshan, and the procuratorial organ prosecuted him to the court for intentional homicide and robbery.

"Lawyer Fang, our Junshan must have been wronged. He can't kill his father." Chen Xiaoling cried.

"Do you know the details of the case, such as what the murder weapon was and how the person was killed?" Fang Yi frowned and asked.

"The police found a wooden stick in my pigsty. They said it was a murder weapon. I didn't know anything else. I asked a lawyer to see our family Junshan. The lawyer came back and said that he admitted to killing someone and might be sentenced to death. , but I don't believe it, our Junshan can't kill his father..." Chen Xiaoling's eyes were very persistent.

"Your husband's case is now in court?" Fang Yi saw that he couldn't find out the details of the case, so he had to give up.

"The case is now in the Intermediate Court. The court asked me if I have appointed a lawyer. If I have not appointed a lawyer, I can appoint a lawyer. But I can't trust the lawyer I appointed. I know you are a barrister who specializes in criminal cases. I want you to defend my husband Do you think it's okay?" Chen Xiaoling asked, wiping her tears.

"Ms. Chen, don't worry. I can provide defense for your husband, but whether your husband has committed the crime of intentional homicide and robbery, I can't say right now. We need to review the papers first, and then go to the detention center to meet your husband. Finally Decide on a defense plan." Fang Yi explained.

Chen Xiaoling nodded while wiping her tears.

"How about this, you pay 1 yuan for the lawyer's fee first, and we'll go to review the papers and meet with your husband to see the situation. If the case can really be handled, we'll talk about the entrusted defense later. What do you think?" Fang Yi saw the other party Unlike wealthy families, they only need 1 yuan in legal fees.

His meaning is obvious, first charge 1 yuan, and if the case has a point of defense, then charge the subsequent fees. If the case cannot be handled, you must explain it clearly to the other party and persuade the other party not to waste money. The court can appoint a lawyer. .Since the court has to appoint a lawyer, it means that the defendant may be sentenced to life imprisonment or death.Fang Yi speculates that in cases of intentional homicide, the death penalty is more likely.

"Okay, I'll pay the lawyer's fee right away." Chen Xiaoling hurriedly nodded in agreement.

After completing the entrustment procedures and sending Chen Xiaoling away, Fang Yi looked at Cao Yongzheng: "Lawyer Cao, are you interested?"

"I'm interested, thank you for giving me this opportunity." Cao Yongzheng's eyes showed excitement.

He has long heard that Fang Yi is very professional. Cao Yongzheng has been looking for an opportunity to learn from Fang Yi, but he did not expect the opportunity to come so soon.

"You contact the detention center for an interview, and then communicate with the Intermediate People's Court about the marking time. Let me know when you make an appointment." Fang Yi smiled.He intends to test Cao Yongzheng through this case to see his professional ability.

Cao Yongzheng agreed and returned to his work station.He likes busy work, because only being busy can make him temporarily forget the sadness of breaking up.

People often say: Frustrated in love, proud in the workplace, I wonder if the breakup with his girlfriend Xiao Wei will bring pride in the workplace to the little fatty Cao Yongzheng.Unpredictable!
Two days later, Fang Yi and Cao Yongzheng in the office flipped through the pages of the case file, their eyes were dazzled.

"Lawyer Fang, Deng Junshan killed someone by homicide, but the evidence is not right! I think the evidence in this case is insufficient, and Deng Junshan should not constitute the crime of intentional homicide.

Moreover, when we went to meet Deng Junshan, his eyes flickered and he didn't dare to look at us directly. I think he either had ghosts in his heart or didn't trust us. "Cao Yongzheng put down the file in his hand and looked up at Fang Yi.

"Well, I have an intuition that Deng Junshan is hesitant, looks left and right when he speaks, and may retract his confession in court. In addition, as you said, there are obvious contradictions among the evidence in the case, and the victim's wife Jiao Shangying There are also contradictions between the several testimonies said. The evidence in this case is indeed somewhat weak.

You reorganize the evidence of the case, list the cross-examination opinions one by one, and then send them to me. "Fang Yi arranged.

"Lawyer Fang, can you also give me your defense opinion, I will send it to you after I draft it, and you can check it out for me." Cao Yongzheng hesitated.

"Well, yes. This case is mainly based on the evidence. Send it to me when you're done." Fang Yi smiled.

Cao Yongzheng agreed, and left the office holding the file.The reason why he took over all the work was to test whether his point of view was consistent with Fang Yi's, and also to show off his professional ability.There was another reason, he didn't want to let himself be idle. (end of this chapter)