Death sentence turned into acquittal? Who told him to be a detective!

Chapter 223 Verdict! [Seeking monthly votes!]

How should the case be judged?
Liang Shan was unaware of this; his mind was in a state of confusion.

This is a civil case, so shouldn't the issue be how much compensation each party should be entitled to?
How could this have happened?! How could it have turned out like this?!
Liangshan was completely unprepared.

Cases are divided into civil, criminal, and administrative cases, and judges are naturally separated from the cases as well. Civil judges basically only handle civil cases.

I am a judge in the First Civil Division, responsible for handling contract compensation cases.
How did they end up handling such a high-profile case?!

After a long silence, Liang Shan gritted his teeth and struck the hammer.

"The court will now adjourn for one hour!"

Finished.

Liang Shan and the other two judges then began to examine the evidence, contacted the Jiangcheng police, the detention center, and even the provincial department.

Court adjourned for one hour
Logically speaking, a case shouldn't be subject to frequent court recesses; normally, such recesses would have drawn criticism long ago. However, in this case, the people in the audience remained silent, waiting quietly.

The scene was quiet.

Zhang Tao and Li Ye didn't dare to breathe loudly; they held their breath and waited quietly.

Time flowed slowly in this eerie atmosphere, until...
"The clue is correct."

On the bench, Liang Shan suddenly looked bitter and began to murmur.

The two judges beside him were the same.

The clues are correct.

The police have confirmed that Xu Liang's leads were obtained with their assistance and that there was no falsification involved!

If Xu Liang is right, then that means the case...
"This is indeed an extremely serious criminal case."

"How should we rule on this?"

One judge said sadly.

Having handled cases my whole life, this is the first time I've encountered something like this, where a civil case escalates into a criminal case, and in such a heinous way!
“We can’t just sentence someone to death, can we? That doesn’t make sense, and we don’t have the authority to do it,” another person said with a self-deprecating tone.

Liang Shan racked his brains, and finally gritted his teeth.

"A normal verdict!"

How should it be judged?
Naturally, whoever's evidence is proven will be sentenced according to the other party's demands.

Right now, all he needs to do is pronounce the verdict according to Xu Liang's demands.

Thinking of this, his eyes narrowed, and without further hesitation, he looked directly at the courtroom.

"boom!"

"The trial continues. Court is now in session!"

The sound was like a thunderclap exploding in the silent night.

Everyone instinctively looked up and stared intently at Liangshan.

Liang Shan took a deep breath and looked at the plaintiff.

"Plaintiff, do you have any other unverified evidence to submit?"

Xu Liang shook his head.

"Nothing."

Upon hearing this, Liang Shan nodded to indicate that he understood, then turned to look at Cheng Jia, whose face was ashen.

"Defendant, do you have any new evidence to submit?"

Cheng Jia's lips moved, but she ultimately remained silent and did not speak.

Liang Shan then said:

"If you continue to remain silent, the court will acquiesce to the fact that you have no other evidence."

Then came a long silence.

One second, two seconds, three seconds.
The courtroom was so quiet you could hear someone breathing.

Ten seconds later, Liang Shan stopped waiting, stood up, faced the crowd, and said:

"This case is a civil work injury compensation case involving an accidental death in Jiangcheng. The deceased, Qi Yu, was taken to the Jianghe Pickled Vegetable Factory by the shelter on March 2 under the pretext of being introduced to a job. He died at the Jianghe Pickled Vegetable Factory on March 3. The case was filed in the Jiangcheng Basic People's Court on March 3."

"I participated in the first hearing on April 3rd, and the verdict was that the defendant must compensate the plaintiff."

"Subsequently, due to the plaintiff's dissatisfaction, an appeal was filed with the Qingshi Intermediate People's Court, and a second instance trial was held in accordance with the law."

"The second instance hearing will be held in this court today, April 20."

Liang Shan spoke very quickly, but his words were clear and resonated with everyone.

As his voice sounded.

The crowd grew increasingly anxious, unconsciously clenching their fists, their hearts pounding, staring intently at him.

until
"After the plaintiff and the defendant have fully exchanged their evidence, this court hereby renders the following judgment in accordance with the law."

"Now, the Qingshi Intermediate People's Court..."

As he spoke, Liang Shan paused, then uttered a few words in an instant.

"The first-instance judgment of the Jiangcheng Basic People's Court shall be revoked in accordance with the law!"

"The prosecution has been dismissed, and all case materials have been transferred to the Qingshi City Police Bureau!"

"The plaintiff may file a new criminal case with the court in accordance with the law."

Dismissal of Case
Withdraw the civil case directly!
In the first instance, the prosecution must be withdrawn, the materials and reports are handed over to the police, and the case is back to square one!

but.
Are we really going to replay it?

Cheng Jia slumped into her chair, her eyes filled with despair.

Once the clues are handed over to the police, they only need an hour to verify the evidence, and then they can make the arrest in accordance with the law!
Qi Tao has filed another criminal lawsuit.
There's no way Cheng Jia and Zhao Hailong could escape!

Moreover, the things he did were things that ordinary lawyers would avoid like the plague. Even lawyers who wanted to become famous wouldn't risk taking the case. At most, they would be waiting for some unlucky guy seeking legal aid, but the other party would definitely slack off.
Done
It's all over!

Cheng Jia lay limp, weak and listless, her eyes vacant.

Presiding Judge Liang Shan spoke again:

"Do the plaintiff and the defendant have any objections to this judgment?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang gave a polite smile.

His demand was to have the civil case dismissed, and now he has won the case!

"No," Xu Liang said.

Liang Shan nodded and then looked at Cheng Jia.

Cheng Jia wanted to answer, but unfortunately she struggled for a long time and didn't have the strength to speak.

Liang Shan opened his mouth and said:

"Defendant, if you disagree with the court's judgment..."

"A review can be attempted in accordance with the law."

Finished.

Liang Shan immediately stood up and left with the other two judges, their faces solemn, at an incredibly fast pace!

A civil case can suddenly take a dramatic turn!

They don't want to get involved in this mess.

As for whether the defendant accepts the verdict?
You'll have to accept it whether you like it or not!

"We won the case!!!"

The plaintiff.

Watching the judge leave, Yang Ruoxi became excited and hugged Su Yu, genuinely happy.

The Liangshan court has overturned the first-instance judgment and dismissed the civil lawsuit!

Qi Tao could certainly be prosecuted under criminal charges!
When
Even if a criminal case is won, it's considered slow work and slacking off if it takes more than twenty days, no more than a month!
As for whether it will be difficult to play?
How could it be difficult to beat?!
Based on the evidence Xu Liang produced, even if the lawyer had a severe intellectual disability and the opposing lawyer was the best in the country, the case would still be won with an overwhelming victory!

only.
After Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu cheered.

Suddenly realizing something was wrong, they quickly let go of each other, pretending nothing had happened.

Yang Ruoxi looked at Xu Liang, her eyes sparkling like stars, and repeated herself.

"We won!"

How frustrating it was to be tried in the first trial.

How satisfying the second trial will be!

Upon seeing Cheng Jia's blank expression, Yang Ruoxi couldn't help but clench her fists and tremble.

"Well, I won."

Xu Liang smiled, not showing much shock, and quietly packed his things, organizing the clues in preparation for handing them over to the police station.

The briefcase was packed in no time.

Before leaving, Xu Liang glanced at Cheng Jia, the defendant.

He glanced at the other man up and down, as if he were examining some kind of poultry, his eyes full of contempt, and then sneered.

"Heh." Then, he left directly.

Very arrogant.

But he naturally has his reasons for being arrogant!

Court trials are a winner-takes-all game; there's nothing you can do about it. Since you've lost, you have to accept it!

"Da da da"

The moment Xu Liang left the courtroom.

In the lobby, several police officers approached. The man in the lead smiled and said:

"Attorney Xu, how is it inside?"

Xu Liang didn't speak, but just smiled and nodded.

This man is the captain of the criminal investigation team in Qingshi City.

If a civil case is escalated into a criminal case, then it's naturally the other party, who is a police officer, who should be doing the work!
"The rest is up to you," Xu Liang said.

Upon hearing this, the other party quickly spoke up:

"No trouble!"

After speaking, Xu Liang turned and left.

Inside the courtroom
a long time.

Ten minutes after Xu Liang left, Cheng Jia staggered to her feet and slowly walked outside.

I saw her make a move.

The audience members in the gallery also came to their senses at this moment, and as they recovered from their shock, an indescribable emotion settled in their hearts.

In an instant, the audience couldn't help but whisper among themselves, and the noise filled the entire room.

"They won the case!?"

"The grounds for the lawsuit were dismissed, and the first-instance judgment was overturned. This was the plaintiff's own claim! The plaintiff won!"

"The plaintiff won? Does that mean the information submitted by the plaintiff was correct?"

"If that's the case, then what's the truth behind this case?"

Speaking of which.

Suddenly everyone fell silent, but the horror in their eyes could not be erased no matter what.

Xu Liang's victory only means that the evidence he submitted was correct.

But his evidence completely shattered people's worldview and understanding!

The kimchi factory is nothing but beasts. No, it's a bunch of heartless dogs in human skin!

"It needs to be reported!"

Zhang Tao suddenly realized what was happening. He looked at his colleague beside him and felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

If this were to be reported...
Zhang Tao only thought about it for a moment, and a tingling sensation suddenly ran through the back of his head, making him excited.

He dared not imagine how much public opinion it would cause!
The people around them hadn't even realized what was happening yet.

"quick!"

Zhang Tao acted immediately, getting up and speeding off with Li Ye towards the exit.

On the way, they even 'accidentally' bumped into the defendant, Cheng Jia, who staggered and nearly broke apart.

When Cheng Jia got up, the other person had already disappeared from sight.

However, she did not retaliate against the person who hit her.

In fact, Cheng Jia was completely unaware that she had been hit!
She was in a daze, her mind a mess, and she staggered outwards like a walking corpse, relying solely on muscle memory.

until
When she entered the hall, the blinding light of dusk shone into her eyes, causing her physical discomfort.

Then, a familiar figure suddenly blocked the light and appeared in front of me.

"how's it going!?"

The other party sounded anxious and asked a question.

Upon hearing this tone, Cheng Jia's pupils suddenly dilated, and she snapped out of her daze, staring blankly at the person in front of her.

Zhao Hailong was standing in front of him.

The other party had been waiting in the lobby for a long time, and when they saw Cheng Jia come out, their face was full of anxiety.

"Was there a recess?!"

Zhao Hailong asked impatiently.

He believed that if Xu Liang continued to produce the evidence from the first trial, the judge would definitely lose his mind in the second trial due to the intense clashes between the two sides, and would then have to adjourn the court!
And as long as the court adjourns, they will have time to deal with the other side.

Zhao Hailong was not greedy. As long as he escaped this time, he vowed never to set foot in this industry again and would leave immediately to go far away.

Even if I have no money to spend, even if...
"We lost," Cheng Jia suddenly said.

Zhao Hailong's thoughts were interrupted, his expression froze, and he looked at Cheng Jia in disbelief.

He then forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, and pulled at the corners of his mouth.

"Are you... are you kidding me?"

Cheng Jia looked at Zhao Hailong with a haggard face.

From the very beginning, the two of them were completely under their control.
From the first instance.
No, the body was retrieved on March 22nd. That's not right either.

Is it scheduled to close for rectification on the 19th?
It doesn't seem to be either.

But
But when Xu Liang pushed open Qi Tao's door on March 18th, the case had already reached a point of no return!
The two men were ordered to suspend operations for rectification on the 19th. Taking advantage of this, the other party made it seem as if the business was suspended, causing them to lower their guard and completely unaware that the other party was secretly investigating the case.

Therefore, when Zhao Yue's assets were frozen by the court, the two of them felt that Xu Liang's departure was just a suspicion and they didn't pay much attention to it.

Completely unaware that Zheng Shijie's side had been exposed!
That's why Xu Liang was able to retrieve the body so easily.

even
During the first trial, they were fishing for mice while playing house with them!

If the other party truly has no evidence, should they ask Liu Shengnan to rule in their favor during the first trial?

some!

If the photos are displayed, Liu Shengnan will definitely adjourn the court and sever all ties with them.

Xu Liang was simply retaliating against the other party's actions against the law firm!
"We lost. We lost completely!"

Cheng Jia suddenly exclaimed in a shrill voice.

The indescribable figure in my mind, like a nightmare, shrouded me, making me feel desperate and unable to breathe.

"What do you mean you lost? Tell me!"

Zhao Hailong's eyes were bloodshot as he gripped Cheng Jia's shoulders tightly.

Cheng Jia, however, seemed dazed, her face completely devoid of its usual expression: "Hehe, I lost, I lost."

She murmured.

Zhao Hailong shook for a long time, using all his strength.

Unfortunately, Cheng Jia continued to smile foolishly, then squatted down on the ground, completely devoid of any rationality.

"It's over."

It's clear that after not sleeping all night, forcibly exhausting herself, and suffering a huge blow, her mental state is not optimistic.

"Hehe. I lost, I lost the case!" Cheng Jia chuckled, looking at the ceiling, completely unconcerned about her behavior.

Zhao Hailong's face suddenly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.

He staggered back a few steps.

"The fact that Cheng Jia was not immediately arrested only means that the court ruled to dismiss the charges."

"That is to say."

Zhao Hailong was anxious. He immediately turned around, thinking of taking advantage of this time to go back to Jiangcheng to see if there was any possibility of turning the situation around.

But it's a pity.
The moment of turning around.

Several police officers in blue uniforms approached, their faces expressionless and their eyes cold.

"Hehe, Attorney Zhao, right? Please come with us."

Zhao Hailong's expression changed, and he retreated repeatedly.

"There's a misunderstanding in the case! There's a huge misunderstanding in the case!"

"I need to get some information from Liu Shengnan. Give me ten minutes, I'll make a call!"

The police officer in front of him gave him no chance whatsoever, and sneered:
"Liu Shengnan?"

"Hehe, naturally others will ask Liu Shengnan."

Are there other people?
Zhao Hailong's pupils contracted.

"What's the meaning!?"

(End of this chapter)