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

Chapter 196 Transfer from Private Prosecution to Public Prosecution

"Suggest that we withdraw the prosecution?"

Today in Cheng Law Firm, Ren Zhen’s office.

Wu Yan sat next to Ren Zhen. Opposite the desk, two uniformed prosecutors nodded.

"Of course this is just our suggestion, you can consider it."

After listening to Hong Yunzhang's words, Wu Yan subconsciously looked at Ren Zhen: "Lawyer Ren, why do we want to withdraw the prosecution? Are they..."

After receiving the call from the Public Prosecution Court, Wu Yan was a little overwhelmed, but he quickly realized it, made an appointment with them at Ren Zhen's law firm, and then told Ren Zhen about the incident immediately.

After Hong Yunzhang sat down, he came up and suggested that they withdraw the prosecution. Wu Yan subconsciously thought of something bad and thought he wanted them not to pursue the case.

Although most people now know that she is innocent, her desire to make Cao Dewang and Li Fumin pay has not diminished at all.

"In the case of private criminal prosecution, the Public Prosecution Court should not handle it, right?"

Ren Zhen signaled her not to worry so quickly and looked at Hong Yunzhang opposite: "If it's a suggestion, then we can choose not to accept it, right?"

Ren Zhen asked two questions in succession. Hong Yunzhang realized that he had not explained clearly and waved his hands quickly: "You have misunderstood. We propose to withdraw the prosecution. This does not mean that this matter will be forgotten, but that we are prepared to file a public prosecution."

"Prosecution?"

Ren Zhen, who was already talking about how to fend them off, was a little surprised to hear that this was true, but he quickly reacted: "Private prosecution to public prosecution?"

"Yes."

Hong Yunzhang nodded: "Before coming to your place, we had already understood the situation and communicated opinions with the law enforcement agencies.

We all believe that the rumor-mongering behavior of Cao Wang and Li Min not only damaged Ms. Wu’s personality rights, but also spread rapidly through the specific space of the Internet, seriously disrupting the public order of the Internet society and destroying the public’s sense of security. To be prosecuted by the public. "

"Then you can just sue me directly. Why do you have to withdraw the lawsuit?"

Wu Yan still doesn't quite understand.

"This is more complicated than that."

Wu Yan's words "directly sue" were too common. Hong Yunzhang was helpless, knowing that her doubts had not been dispelled.

"It must be difficult to deal with the procedure, right?"

Ren Zhen already understood Hong Yunzhang's intention, but depending on the situation, no matter what Hong Yunzhang said, Wu Yan would not completely believe it, and quickly took over:

“Originally, our case is a private prosecution case, and the public prosecution agency will not participate.

But now that the court has accepted our private prosecution, and the public prosecution agency plans to file a public prosecution, this will lead to a situation of "two prosecutions in one case" in law. It is certainly impossible for the court to try the same case twice, right? "

Seeing Ren Zhen explaining to Wu Yan, Hong Yunzhang nodded quickly.

"Well, it's the same case anyway. They sued them. When the time comes, can't the court just get it together? Why do we have to withdraw the prosecution?"

Wu Yan looked at Hong Yunzhang suspiciously. Although he didn't say it clearly, his eyes clearly said, are you trying to trick me into withdrawing the lawsuit and let the matter be settled like this?

"You are right, but the court cannot handle it this way now."

Hong Yunzhang smiled bitterly, if only it was as simple as you said.

"There seems to be no very clear legal provisions in China regarding the transfer of private prosecutions to public prosecutions, right?" Ren Zhen was explaining to Wu Yan while looking at Hong Yunzhang.

"Yes."

Hong Yunzhang nodded, if it could be transferred directly, I wouldn't have to make such a trip today.

"So if we don't withdraw the prosecution, their prosecution will not be brought in court."

Hearing this, Wu Yan felt a little more at ease. She still trusted Ren Zhen.

But soon, she raised another question: "It's all a criminal prosecution anyway. Now that the court has accepted our private prosecution, why does it have to become a public prosecution? In the end, wouldn't it be enough if he goes to jail?"

"Forehead"

Looking at Hong Yunzhang, Ren Zhen saw the helplessness in his eyes.

I laughed secretly in my heart, leaving it to Hong Yunzhang to explain this issue himself.

What Wu Yan said is right. If I sue, I will sue, and your public prosecution agency will also sue. As long as the person who spread the rumors goes to jail, the result is the same for me. Why do I have to withdraw the lawsuit and let you sue? ?
"Looking at the results alone, there is really not much difference."

Hong Yunzhang wiped his sweat, thought for a while, and continued: "The reason why we decided to file a public prosecution is because this case has aroused discussion across the country and has had a certain impact on social order.

We cannot sit idly by and ignore such adverse effects on social order and even national interests. This is from the perspective of our public prosecution agency.

On the other hand, we believe that prosecuting such cases can set a positive benchmark for the whole society at a time when online violence is becoming increasingly serious.

It not only makes it clear to the whole society that cyberspace is not a "lawless place", but also demonstrates the determination of the law to punish cyber chaos, maintain Internet security, and protect people's legitimate rights and interests.

Therefore, we hope that Ms. Wu can not only safeguard your legal rights and interests, but also consider carefully from the perspective of protecting other victims of online violence, withdraw the prosecution, and let us take over the case. "

Wu Yan really didn't understand much of what Hong Yunzhang said before. But at the end, when the prosecutor mentioned "other victims of cyber violence," Wu Yan fell silent.

It has only been a few days since this incident happened, but she has already deeply understood the horror of online violence.

The scariest thing is that with the spread of the Internet, there will always be people around you who will know about it and stab you in the back.

So after hearing this, she was really moved by Hong Yunzhang.

"After I withdraw the prosecution, you won't ignore this matter, right?"

After a long time, Wu Yan slowly spoke.

"Absolutely not, don't worry about that."

Hong Yunzhang looked serious, "We have made suggestions to the Construction Zone Law Enforcement Bureau, suggesting that they open an investigation into the case of Cao Wang and Li Moumin suspected of defamation. Within today, they will decide to open the case and start reconnaissance.

We have also communicated with the court. As soon as we file a public prosecution, they will start the trial immediately. "

"Then, how about I withdraw?"

Wu Yan looked at Ren Zhen and asked for his opinion.

"The prosecutor has explained it so clearly, so let's withdraw. At that time, we have contributed to the cause of the rule of law in our country."

Ren Zhen smiled and nodded: "If the prosecution is not brought in the end, at worst we will sue again!"

(End of this chapter)