Attorney Kang Tae-hoon

Chapter 48

Lawyer Kang Tae-hoon Episode 048

A press conference was held. The placard reads, “11 years of unfair imprisonment. I will be compensated.”

In the center was Lee Ji-sung, and on the left was CEO Park Moon-soo. To the right was Taehoon.

In front of them were reporters and reporters.

Several flashes went off without a break.

“Our Hanmaeum Law Firm is unveiling the plan to apply for a retrial against Mr. Lee Ji-sung, who served 11 years of unfair prison sentences.”

Papa Papa!

As soon as Taehoon finished his words, the flash went off again.

A reporter raised his hand and asked.

“The prosecution is claiming that Lee Ji-sung is an accomplice with Kim Joo-hyun. What do you think about this?”

Lee Ji-sung’s body trembled like an aspen at the reporter’s question. Even 11 years of imprisonment is not enough, and he is barely trying to get his innocence.

But 13 years ago. The police, prosecutors, and judiciary who had brought him down were once again questioning him.

Moonsu’s warm hands were placed on top of his trembling hands.

He had a small smile.

‘We’re going to prove your innocence.’

‘… … Yes.’

They talked with their eyes.

“All of what the prosecution is claiming is just speculation in which ‘consistency’ does not exist. Also, prior to filing for retrial, we inform the media that through this appraisal, Lee Ji-sung was the victim of a coercive investigation.”

Taehyung picked up a piece of paper.

There it was written ‘Results of Handwriting Appraisal’.

“As the affidavit and investigation report were written 13 years ago, Mr. Clearly, Mr. Lee Ji-sung claimed his innocence and did not sign or interfere with him. The investigation proceeded and passed to the prosecution. I have commissioned a handwriting appraisal, and this is the answer.”

Taehoon read a part of the appraisal.

“Even though the handwriting was 13 years ago, handwriting has unique characteristics to people. However, this handwriting is considered a random signature by a completely different person. Also, Jizos are judged to be different in size and fingerprints.”

Papa Papa!

The flash fires once more. Taehoon, who had frowned, looked around the reporters again.

“Like the results of the handwriting appraisal request, Mr. Lee Ji-sung clearly claimed his innocence, but the police and prosecutors conducted a coercive investigation, and this is one basic piece of evidence. It is judged that it can be seen as an obvious illegal act for the police to cause a cause or obstruction under the guise of Mr. Lee Ji-sung.”

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“What you need to know is that prosecutors continue to show a tendency to escape from their responsibilities with the excuse of being an ‘accomplice’. If that was rather a lie and if all the damage Lee Ji-seong received was ‘framed’, you should know how hard it must have been for him. Please consider it. That is all.”

Taehyung nodded his head. Park Moon-soo and Lee Ji-sung also bowed their heads slightly.

* * *

There seemed to be a chill vibe in the courtroom. audience, judge, prosecutor. And Tae-Hoon and Lee Ji-Sung sitting together.

The swordsman didn’t give up and rushed in to bite him.The prosecutor once again applied as a witness to a man who had been present as a witness in this case 13 years ago.

“Then the witness saw Mr. Lee Ji-sung, who seemed to be moving quickly in the studio, didn’t he?”

“Yes.”

“i See. Judge. Please check the No. 3 certificate. Plaintiff Ji-Sung Lee had been charged with theft just a few months before the incident. Also, he had two prior convictions for violence. If you think about it carefully, the future of plaintiff Lee Ji-sung was bleak. Perhaps it is the fact that plaintiff Lee Ji-sung may have committed a crime aimed at national damages.”

The judge nodded. There were newspapers against Tae-Hoon, but nothing really big came out of him.

But Tae-Hoon still had many.

Taehoon’s witness came forward.

The police officer in charge of this case.

“Is there any fact that the witness was in charge of this case and made a statement in the investigation report?”

“Yes.”

“Can you briefly tell us about the situation before the arrest of Mr. Lee Ji-sung?”

“When we arrived at the scene after receiving the report, the victim, Hae-seok Woo, had already been stabbed in the neck and abdomen with a knife and died. In addition, the witness pointed out the suspect as Mr. Lee Ji-sung and started an investigation.”

“And as a result of the investigation, Lee Ji-sung was brought to court and sentenced to 11 years. During this process, didn’t Lee Ji-sung ever say that he was ‘not guilty’?”

At Taehoon’s question, he closed his mouth for a moment and then opened it.

“Actually, most criminals claim ‘not guilty’ to avoid their crimes… … .”

Taehyung cut off his words.

“However, if you think of the principle of conducting an investigation, there is a principle of fact-proven single judgment. Let me ask you again. Haven’t the witnesses heard that Mr. Lee Ji-sung was ‘not guilty’?”

“I have an objection. The defense is conducting an inductive interrogation.”

Seo Dong-jin got up. But Taehyung shook his head.

“This defense’s interrogation is intended to show that the plaintiff was victimized by the police at that time, who did not follow the coercive investigation and the ‘five principles of conducting an investigation’.”

“The prosecutor’s objection is dismissed. Counsel, go ahead.”

Taehyung smiled softly.

“… … no.”

“Please check the handwriting appraisal of Certificate No. 2 as evidence.”

An appraisal appeared on the screen.

Taehoon recites the core of this part.

The prosecutor and Tae-hoon exchanged several times.

final argument.

The prosecutor, again, firmly believed and said that he was not innocent.

After his turn, Tae-Hoon came out.

“Most of what the prosecutors are claiming today is only inconsistent with ‘consistency’. Prosecutors claim that Lee Ji-sung and Kim Joo-hyun, who is currently in custody, proceeded with the case as accomplices. However, Kim Joo-hyeon was the child of Kim Yoo-yeol, president of the National Assembly, and was arrested two years after the incident was revealed on charges of bribery. At that time, there was an article saying that the amount he received was about 2 billion. This can be seen by looking at the evidence of the No. 4 certificate. Then, Kim Joo-hyun lived a life of affluence that was not inferior at that time. I don’t think it’s consistent with the fact that Kim Joo-hyun planned this case with Lee Ji-sung for money. In addition, most of the evidence presented by the prosecution 13 years ago is based on ‘guessing’ and there is no realistic evidence. On the other hand, since the evidence related to Lee Ji-seong is insufficient, I think it is correct to declare ‘not guilty’. Dear Judge. Please make the right choice.”

“You are all welcome to leave.”

* * *

Lee Ji-sung put his hands together and bowed his head as if praying. Next to him was Moonsu, guarding his seat.

The judge looked around the court with a serious expression and began to read the sentence.

“This court upholds the plaintiff’s hand and declares ‘not guilty’ due to insufficient evidence.”

The judge’s issues began to be read.

“Actually, we acknowledge that the police and prosecutors conducted a coercive investigation at that time, as the plaintiffs claim. It also admits that the evidence was also insufficient. with him… … Plaintiff Lee Ji-sung, who had been imprisoned for 11 years, lost his youth and was imprisoned due to the erroneous judgment of the judiciary. This concludes this trial. You can all leave.”

Lee Ji-sung’s 13 years of hellish days came to an end. There was no way to bring back youth.

However, the mere fact that he was acquitted was valuable to him.

Applause continued from the audience.

Moonsu placed his hand on his shoulder.

People left one by one.

Lee Ji-sung, who was heading to his parking lot, was excited that his frame was cleared.

“This is just the beginning. Mr. Lee Ji-sung.”

Taehyung gave a small smile.

Yes. It was still just the beginning. He was now acquitted, so he had to go ahead with a state claim for damages to get the compensation he deserved.

He was awarded criminal compensation, but it was far less than he thought.

It was Taehoon and Moonsoo’s job to get them to get more and more money.

But now, Jisung’s expression looked happier than anything he had.

* * *

Half a year has passed. With the help of Tae-Hoon and Moon-Soo, Lee Ji-Sung received as much as 1.47 billion won in national damages.

It could be said that Taehoon and Moonsu were a sufficient amount.

The members of Hanmaeum Law Firm were having a beef dinner in a short time.

The glass is tilted

“Hey, the meat is really good. tasty!”

Lawyer Kang Min-hoo made a small admiration as he constantly wrapped the meat in wraps. Taehoon nodded his head as if acknowledging one taste.

“Come on, this is a service.”

“Oh, six sashimi!”

It was none other than Lee Ji-sung who brought thinly sliced ​​sashimi on two plates called service.

Lee Ji-sung used some of the 1.47 billion won he received to open a meat restaurant, and it is said that he is earning quite a good profit because it tastes good.

The meat tasted good and it was located near the office of Hanmaeum Law Firm, so they always looked for them when they had a dinner party.

“Hey, Dad, I’ll pour you a drink. Hey, lawyers, what are you doing? our father. You’re trying to drink by yourself from a glass.”

Seeing Moon-soo trying to fill his glass with alcohol, Lee Ji-sung hurriedly took his bottle.

“Uh-huh, then, shall we have a drink from your son? haha.”

soon father. What the son said was quite familiar between the two of them.

“If it’s not enough, just tell me.”

“If I say at any time, can I order 2 servings like 10?”

“Okay, okay.”

“nice-! I need to know the aspirations of this boss.”

Attorney Doo-Hwan Ko made a small admiration.

Hanmaeum Law Firm laughed while watching Lee Ji-sung winking and smirking by making his hand in the shape of a gun.

“Sit down. boy.”

“Father, I’m busy.”

“The guy.”

Lee Ji-sung sat down pretending not to win.

“I don’t know how old you are now, so you should get married soon. Aren’t you going to show me your grandchildren?”

“Even if not… … .”

Lee Ji-sung scratched his head and looked behind him. In her kitchen, a decent-looking woman who looked to be in her early thirties was busy working with her apron on.

“Are you dating?”

“Yeah, it’s been about a week.”

“Oh oh oh!”

Hanmaeum Law Firm shed admiration as if teasing them. He scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.

“Yeah, I’m happy.”

Moonsu smiled a little.

“Uncle, there is only one soju here.”

“Yes. Father, hold on a second.”

Lee Ji-sung hurriedly got up and headed for the refrigerator. Moonsoo looked at him endlessly.

Taehyung laughed at that.

Lee Ji-sung was living more steadily than anyone else.

Actually, compensating for 11 years of unfair life doesn’t make any sense at all. Because people’s lives don’t come back.

But. Those who saw the future and lived anew had a bright future.

After looking at him for a while, Moon-soo immediately drank the drink that was poured from his glass.

He no longer had nightmares.

It was after he won the state damages.

The incident that tormented him for 13 years. It ended more peacefully and quietly than expected.