If you were asked to file a lawsuit, how come you were not found guilty?

Chapter 101 Final Judgment
arraignment?

Although he didn't understand this professional term very well, considering the identity of the high court on the other end of the phone, Shi Hao also realized the meaning of these two words.

Upon receiving this news, even Ren Zhen, who planned this public counterattack, was no less surprised than others.

Originally, I just wanted to transfer public opinion to Youen Company and ask them to restrain their little actions.

It was an unexpected surprise that the Justice Bureau sped up the investigation. Unexpectedly, it has now directly attracted the attention of the High Court.

Ren Zhen finally understood why some lawyers always like to deliberately put cases in front of the public.

Although it is suspected of using mass pressure to affect normal judicial activities, the effect is indeed immediate.

"If the case reaches the High Court, will it be a good thing or a bad thing?"

Shi Hao asked cautiously.

"Of course it's a good thing."

Ren Zhen thought: "We here have a clear conscience. It can be seen from the judge's reaction at the last court session that as long as we follow the normal process, although we are not sure of the final result, the first-instance judgment will definitely be overturned.

But for those who are thoughtful, if they want to do anything evil now, they have to think carefully. "

Meanwhile, the Union Building.

A 360-degree luxury floor-to-ceiling window office on the top floor.

"You're such a useless piece of shit, I asked you to handle this matter, and you're going to handle it like this?

Are you thinking about Yoneda Kou?

I asked you to make that lawyer look bad. Go down and take a look for yourself. The glass doors on the first floor of the company are all covered with rotten leaves and rotten eggs. Do you want to make the company look bad? "

Li Yashi sat at his desk and slapped the valuable sandalwood table loudly.

“There are still inexplicable express delivery arriving at the company, do you know what this is?

I, Li Yashi, have been around for so many years, and no one has ever dared to put such a thing in front of me! "

A express box was placed on the table, and the half-open box was full of brand-new blades.

Duan Fang stood opposite and was so scolded that he lowered his head and did not dare to say a word.

I feel a little aggrieved. Didn't you ask me to contact the media?
Who knew that guy started a live broadcast and things turned out like this? Can you blame me?
Duan Fang did not expect that in the era of self-media, the right to speak is no longer only in the hands of traditional media.

Most ordinary people may not care much about the truth, but this also determines that as long as the appearance of things conforms to their simple moral values ​​and common sense cognition, it will arouse their resonance and support.

Currently, in the eyes of most people, Ren Zhen and Shi Hao are victims, and their company has become a party that uses power and money to do whatever they want.

Some people used to send wreaths to Ren Zhen, but now some people drop eggs and send razors to the company, which is really normal.

It can be regarded as a good reincarnation.

"Mr. Li, this matter"

Duan Fang finally found a chance to speak. Just as he opened his mouth, the door of the office was pushed open.

"Didn't I tell you that Mr. Li and I have something to talk about? Didn't you knock on the door when you came in? Didn't you want to?"

Before Duan Fang had time to get angry, he saw the leader on the opposite side staring directly behind him.

Sensing that something was not right, Duan Fang subconsciously turned his head.

Two familiar uniforms appeared in front of him.

"We are judges of the High Court of Province C. We need to find out some things from Duan Fang. Which one of you is this?"

The judge in front asked with an expressionless face but a very polite tone.

"I'm."

Duan Fang didn't react for a while. The court date hasn't been set yet, right?Why did the judge come directly to the door?
"It's still Shi Hao's case. We need to clarify some situations and would like to ask you to assist. It should be convenient, right?"

Although the words seemed to seek his opinion, the judge's tone and expression did not seem like he had any choice.

"I'm working now. Do you think I can go to the court to assist you in your work some other time?"

Duan Fang recalled the self-introduction of the other party just now, and realized at this time that the judge opposite him was from the High Court of Province C. No wonder he hadn't seen him during the last court session.

Subconsciously want to refuse.

"You don't want to cooperate with our work?"

The judge frowned, and Li Yashi felt a chill in his heart.

There is a difference between cooperating with work and cooperating with work. This judge seems to have come with bad intentions?
"I can cooperate, I can cooperate."

Instantly switching to a smiling face, it was impossible to tell that he was still cursing two minutes ago. Li Yashi walked to the table and answered for Duan Fang: "Little Duan, the judge came all the way here, so please cooperate. We just understand the situation and it will be over soon, right?"

Li Yashi nodded to the two judges: "Then I'll go out first. No one will disturb your work."

"Thank you then."

The leading judge thanked him but remained expressionless.

Duan Fang watched the leader leave the office quickly and sat down nervously.

"Then let's start."

Pulling up a chair and sitting in front of the table, the judge behind him turned on his computer and mobile phone: "Our entire conversation will be recorded and will be used as evidence in court.

If your statements are false, you may bear corresponding legal liability. "

what?
Duan Fang hasn't reacted yet.

He was thinking just now that the temporary set of things he made up for the last court session was not used, could he move it here?

Hearing what the judge said, I suddenly felt a little down.

I am responsible for legal responsibility. I work for the company, so there is no need for me to bear the responsibility, right?

Under Duan Fang's confusion, the judge began to ask questions.

two hours later.

Seeing the judge leaving, Li Yashi returned to the office as soon as possible.

"What did you say?"

At a glance, he saw that Duan Fang beside the desk was ashen as ashes.

"That's the same thing, I've said everything that needs to be said."

"what?"

The table clanked twice more: "Why can't you keep your mouth shut? If it causes any further impact on the company, you can just pack up and leave!"

"Probably not?"

Duan Fang answered cautiously: "We are just testifying. They said false statements will be held responsible. I told the truth, so we can't still be held responsible, right?"

Having said this, Duan Fang suddenly felt that what he said was reasonable and felt confident:

"That's right. Even if the sentence of Shi Hao's case is changed, it will only mean that Shi Hao has not committed a crime. It has nothing to do with our company?" Li Yashi frowned, a little suspicious: "Really?"

"real!"

Duan Fang vowed to do so.

Not two days after learning that the High Court was going to arraign them, Ren Zhen and Shi Hao received another notice from the High Court.

"This court has decided to conduct a non-trial trial of this case. The defendant in the original trial is requested to be prepared, and the litigation attorney is also required to prepare defense opinions."

When he heard this sentence, Shi Hao was confused for the first time.

“What do you mean no trial?”

In ordinary people's minds, if there is no court session, can it still be called a trial?
"Hearing without a court hearing means that under certain special circumstances, the court conducts trials of criminal retrial cases by reviewing files, interrogating defendants, and hearing opinions out of court."

Chang Jiahang explained.

"Is there no prosecutor?"

Shi Hao keenly discovered that the people mentioned by Chang Jiahang seemed to be different from those who appeared in previous trials.

"If there is no trial, there will be no prosecutor."

Ren Zhen said thoughtfully: "Our case is not being tried in court precisely because of the handling by the Public Prosecution Court.

In a case like this, normally a trial would definitely take place. If a trial is not held now, there is only one possibility, that is, the Public Prosecution Court does not plan to send personnel to appear in court. "

No one will be sent to court?
Even Chang Jiahang, a law student, was a little confused: "Why didn't they send someone to appear in court?"

"Only they know that."

Ren Zhen shook his head. Such a decision could not be made by a single prosecutor, and he did not know the specific reasons.

“Next we need to rehearse without a trial. Although we don’t have to face the prosecutor’s accusations, the judge’s questions will be more targeted.

Especially for the interrogation of the defendant, I can't help you at this stage. You can only rely on yourself. You must be mentally prepared. "

Ren Zhen briefly explained: “In a normal court trial, the prosecution and the defense put their opinions and facts in front of the judge one by one through a tug-of-war debate, and let the judge make a judgment accordingly.

However, if there is no trial, we will answer whatever the judge asks, and we will not be given too many opportunities to add anything, so we must pay special attention to every word. "

In this kind of trial, the so-called court debate skills are not used, and what is said seriously is what it says. As for whether the judge believes it or not, it is not the defendant or the lawyer who can decide.

After hearing what Ren Zhen said, Shi Hao became nervous again and his voice was trembling.

"In other words, if the sentence cannot be changed this time, will there be no chance?"

Seeing his reaction, Ren Zhen comforted him: "Don't put so much pressure on me, just tell the truth. The judge is not stupid, so what are you afraid of?
There are just a few details. Although this is the case, you have to pay attention to the way you express it. "

Ren Zhen pulled out a few pieces of paper from the materials and began to tell Shi Hao bit by bit.

The same thing, expressed in different ways, may have completely different feelings in the ears of the judge.

Although it is a bit unrealistic for Shi Hao to make every sentence perfect, it is not difficult to let him know roughly what to say in each place.

court day.

Arriving at the gate of Province C High Court early, Ren Zhen couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

The first time I came to this court was because of Wen Xuan's case.

Before the trial and after the trial, Ren Zhen was surrounded by a group of people and experienced the feeling of a big star.

If it weren't for the fact that there was no court hearing today, few people would have known about this matter. With the current popularity on the Internet, I'm afraid they would have to hire two bodyguards to get in smoothly.

Arriving at the floor where the criminal court was located, Ren Zhen unexpectedly saw an acquaintance.

Seeing Ren Zhen and the others coming over, Di Ming stood up and said hello.

"There is no court hearing today, are you coming over?"

"I'm not here for the court session today, I just want to listen after you finish."

Di Ming smiled: "I also want to know the final outcome of this case as soon as possible."

Ren Zhen suddenly understood.

"So, is it your opinion that the Public Prosecution Court should not send personnel to appear in court?"

Faced with this question, Zhai Ming shook his head: "The work that needs to be done has been completed at the last court session. Whether we come or not will not make any difference in the case."

What difference would you make to the case?
So what would make the case any different?
Ren Zhen already had a guess in his mind, but he didn't ask any more questions.

"Shi Hao and the defender are all here, right?"

The elevator not far away opened, and the clerk walked to the door of the court and greeted them.

After verifying their identities and procedures, they sat down separately.

Of course, Di Ming was sitting on a bench outside the court.

There is no place for him in the court today.

The side door opened and the three judges took their seats one after another.

After confirming that the clerk had verified their identities, the judge in the middle nodded to Shihao and Ren Zhen:
"Hello, Shi Hao, the defendant in the original trial, and Shi Hao's defense lawyer. I am Hu Shuge, the presiding judge in this case. The two judges are Wang Wenjing and Chen Qifan. This case will be heard by a collegial panel composed of three of us.

Although we are sitting in the court, we are not holding a hearing today, so the procedure is different from the normal process. "

After introducing himself, Hu Shuge looked at Shi Hao: "Shi Hao, the defendant in the original trial, do you have any objections to the members of this collegial panel? If you have any objections, you can apply for recusal."

"no disagreement."

Shi Hao shook his head quickly.

"Okay, then we will start the trial of the extortion case of the original defendant Shi Hao in the New Chu Xing Zi Judgment No. 20 of (231XX).

The above-mentioned judgment was made in this case on June 20, 20XX. After the defendant Shi Hao appealed, the Intermediate People's Court of G City, Province C, made a criminal ruling (13XX) G Zhongfa Xingyi Zhongzi No. [-], upholding the original judgment of the first instance.

This case was reported by the media and attracted public attention. After review, this court believed that the facts and evidence in this case were unclear, and there were indeed errors. On X, Year It was decided to bring the case to trial. "

Hu Shuge put down the materials in his hand: "As for the accusation opinions of the original prosecutor's court, the facts found in the original judgment, and the relevant legal basis, the defendant and the defender had already raised objections at the first session of the retrial in G City Intermediate People's Court. Now, Check again, are there any opinions that are different from the last court session?"

The implication is that if there are no different opinions, there is no need to say what I said last time.

If you can save money, save money. This is Ren Zhen's biggest feeling about the so-called non-trial.

In fact, this is indeed a major feature of this trial procedure. As for which levels are reasonable and which levels are problematic, that is a matter of opinion.

“Can the judge please clarify this?”

Although he knew that they had already learned about the last court session, Ren Zhen still had to ask more carefully.

From a procedural perspective, this case is almost as complex as one in a million, so it is better to be cautious in every procedure.

After all, if nothing else happens, today's trial will be the final hearing of this case.

(End of this chapter)