Conan's Victory is Justice

Chapter 214 Question: How many crimes did Etsuko Torakura commit in this case?

After listening to Gu Meimen's words.

Etsuko Hukura froze for a moment, then gave him a deep look with eyes full of astonishment.

At this time, she finally reacted.

With this lawyer's behavior style, he actually doesn't care whether she has participated in this case or not.

He just wanted to testify for him and win the lawsuit for him.

For this reason, he even hired a private detective to secretly film her affair as a threat.

As for whether there is evidence to identify her, is it important?
"You're such a bad lawyer, what you're doing is totally illegal!"

Etsuko Torakura said angrily.

"Thank you for the compliment, quite a few people have said that about me so far."

Gu Meimen picked her ear with her little finger and said calmly.

"Besides, in terms of breaking the law, you are also suspected of violating Article 159 of the Japanese Criminal Code, which is the crime of forging documents. Let's not make fun of ourselves."

"..."

Etsuko Torakura's face was troubled for a while.

Gu Meimen's actions can be regarded as catching her weakness.

It is absolutely impossible for her to make her affair public.

She was forced to marry Hu Cang back then and endured him for so many years. If she didn't get any benefits in the end, wouldn't those years of youth be wasted?
After hesitating for a long time, Etsuko Torakura raised her head.

"If I testify in court, isn't the crime you said I committed equal to being proven?"

"That's right. Strictly speaking, you have also committed the crime of perjury and fraud. They are three crimes combined in the same criminal act, and you will choose one felony."

Article 17 of Chapter 159 of the Japanese Criminal Law, for the purpose of exercising, using another person's seal or signature, forging documents or pictures related to rights, obligations, or facts to prove facts, shall be punished for not less than three months but not more than five years.

Article 20 of Chapter 169 of the Japanese Penal Code stipulates that witnesses sworn in accordance with the law who make false statements shall be sentenced to prison terms of not less than three months but not more than ten years.

Article 37 of Chapter 246 of the Japanese Criminal Code, who deceives others into delivering property shall be punished with imprisonment for not more than ten years.Obtaining illegal property benefits by means of the preceding paragraph, or causing others to obtain them, shall be the same as the preceding paragraph.

Etsuko Hukura's face turned pale: "How come, I obviously only have..."

Halfway through speaking, she realized that she had slipped her mouth and shut up quickly.

"What you want to say is that you obviously only did the thing of taking a seal, such a simple thing, but violated three crimes at the same time, it's incredible, isn't it?"

Gu Meimen said lightly, looking at Etsuko Torakura's eyes, revealing the light of insight into people's hearts.

"..."

Etsuko Torakura bit her lip, but didn't say a word.

"The law is like this. You may think that something is very simple, but you may have committed a very serious crime."

What did Etsuko Torakura do in this case?
First of all, she stole her husband's seal and helped Toshiya Tiansho forge an employment contract. This is the crime of forging documents, and the main culprit.

Secondly, Tiansuo Junya took this forged contract and went to court as evidence. This is a crime of perjury and counts as an accomplice.

In the end, Tiansuo Toshiya's accomplice had a claim for compensation in the civil lawsuit, and this evidence was the key evidence, which led to the final victory of the lawsuit. This is a crime of fraud and several accomplices.

Following Gu Meimen's narration, Hukura Etsuko's face became paler and paler.

"How, how could..."

Etsuko Torakura slumped down on the sofa.

She knows next to nothing about the law.

She never expected that she would be charged with so many crimes for such a simple act.

"Because you are the person involved in this case, and you know from the beginning to the end what the consequences will be if you participate." Gu Meimen looked at Etsuko Torakura meaningfully, "These three crimes of yours are all accomplished, and you should be judged according to normal circumstances. The weight is not light."

"Yes, is it?"

Etsuko Torakura swallowed subconsciously.

At this moment, she suddenly realized something, raised her head suddenly, and stared into Gu Meimen's eyes.

"According to what you say, I have committed such a serious crime, can I still testify to you?"

After all, once it goes to court, it is equivalent to the conviction of the crime.

However, when Gu Meimen heard this, she smiled again.

"No, no, believe me, if you listen to me, after going to court, you will not be sentenced to more than one year at most, and there will be probation."

"Why is that?" Etsuko Torakura opened his eyes wide.

Gu Meimen smiled slightly: "First, your testimony will constitute a tainted witness, and the judge will deal with it lightly when sentencing. Second, you seem to have committed three crimes, but the two crimes of perjury and fraud are more serious. You are all accessories. Only forgery is the principal offender, but because you forged private documents, not edicts or official documents, this crime is usually given a very light sentence.”

"oh oh……"

Etsuko Torakura understood half-understood, in a daze.

As a housewife, it is really difficult for her to learn so much legal knowledge.

"Well, let's make a decision now."

Gu Meimen stretched out her fingers and tapped on the table slowly and rhythmically.

"Do you want to testify for me, or let me make your affair with your lover public?"

"..."

Etsuko Torakura pursed her lower lip tightly, her brows furrowed into a ball.

There was an extremely intense struggle in his heart.

She seemed to think of something, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.

"Mr. Lawyer, I'm a little dizzy, I'll make a cup of coffee first."

Gu Meimen narrowed her eyes and nodded.

Etsuko Hukura bowed, then got up from the sofa and walked towards the kitchen.

Not long after, Etsuko Torakura returned to the living room with a tray.

"Mr. Lawyer, my coffee is made from coffee beans imported from Brazil. It is called black ivory. Would you like to try it?"

There were two cups of coffee in the tray, and Etsuko Torakura picked up one of them with a smile, and handed it to Gu Meimen.

Gu Meimen glanced at the color of the coffee, and looked at the woman in front of her with a half-smile.

"Mrs. Hu Cang, do you think such a trick will work for me?"

Hu Cang's face froze, and then he pretended to be calm and said: "Mr. Lawyer, I don't understand what you are talking about."

"Is there poison in here?"

Gu Meimen shook her head and sighed.

"I don't understand. Why are there so many idiots in this world, do they only think about killing people to solve problems?"

Etsuko Torakura's face turned pale, and the coffee in her hand fell with a "pop".

Yes, she puts classic cyanide in her coffee.

"Etsuko, squat down!"

At this time, there was a loud shout from the direction of the stairs.

Immediately afterwards, a crossbow arrow swished, like a gust of wind, and shot towards Gu Meimen!
It was too late to say it, but Ma Chengshi behind him had quick eyes and quick hands.

She stretched out her right hand like lightning, and when the sharp arrow was about to hit the door of Gu Mei's door, she held it in the air with one hand.

With a "click", the arrow was broken in half and dropped to the ground.

(End of this chapter)