Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

The citizens of Jin City...

Now, the most talked-about topic over tea and meals is this case.

Every time a hidden talent appears at the trial...

It immediately spreads throughout Jin City as a topic of conversation.

At the same time.

Qin Mu found that his reputation in Jin City was also becoming increasingly bigger.

When he goes out on usual days...

He would see people casting looks at him as if he were a viper or scorpion.

It seems...

Everyone in Jin City knows him.

When he wants to buy something and goes to the supermarket, he can’t even see the shopkeeper.

The neighbors in the community...

When they spot him from afar, they choose to walk a detour.

Not only that.

Even the children in the community know him and run away at the sight of him.

As if he were some ferocious beast.

The old folks in the courtyard...

Have also been affected in varying degrees.

When they go out for a walk or shopping, they too are recognized.

Passersby are just as eager to steer clear of them, fearing any trouble that might come their way.

However...

Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, Song Tiancheng, and others did not feel troubled. Instead, they were very excited.

"Hahaha, I just went out, guess what? People on the road saw me and veered away, this feeling is so exhilarating!"

"Satisfying! I’ve finally gained the respect I’ve long deserved after living over half my life."

"I just love them gazing at me with awe. Let them see who truly calls the shots in Jin City!"

"Ahem, everyone, let’s not get too arrogant, keep a low profile. I’ve heard there’s a crackdown on evil forces lately."

"Evil forces? We’ve clearly earned our respect through skill, how can that be considered ’evil forces’?"

"..."

In the courtyard.

The old folks watched the live court broadcast while chatting.

Due to the large number of defendants,

The court sessions had been going on for over a week already.

Their previously dull lives...

Suddenly became more lively.

Every morning, they would take their stools and sit in the courtyard, waiting for the court to convene.

Not missing a day.

Much like young people chasing after a drama series.

"Look, Xiao Qin has now become a mascot, rotating through six criminal courts, yet he hasn’t uttered a single word."

"He actually doesn’t need to say anything, the prosecutor has almost fully investigated the crimes, even without his involvement, the result wouldn’t change much."

"Zhang Wei’s law firm... is really quite adept in getting sentences reduced, much stronger than other firms."

"How many defendants have they tried already?"

"..."

As they nibbled on sunflower seeds, everyone’s gaze fell on the lawyer’s bench.

Every case...

Was handled by respective law firms.

Though Zhang Wei took the majority of the cases, there were some handled by other firms.

While they didn’t understand the legal jargon,

Watching so many trials, they could still discern some things.

For example.

The lawyers from Zhang Wei’s firm, in their defense, never uttered a single superfluous word, every word and every piece of evidence was aimed at reducing sentences.

In terms of professional level...

They’ve already surpassed other law firms in Jin City.

"In total, they’ve tried... over 1,300 defendants, at most another two weeks, and they’ll be done."

In the corner.

Wan Zhongyuan sat on a bench, his eyes flickering slightly.

These past days.

He had successfully mingled with the old folks in the courtyard and watched the live broadcasts there every day.

Admiring the maneuvers of those hidden talents.

Most defendants were obedient, following their lawyer’s instructions faithfully.

However...

Occasionally there were some defendants who, in order to escape guilt, fabricated various excuses and evidence.

Besides.

He also took the opportunity to learn a lot of legal knowledge, understanding many common charges in everyday life.

Such as fraud in performance of contract, crowd theft, substitute examination, impersonation, and so on.

He gained quite a bit of insight in the process.

...

Time slowly passed.

Ten days later.

Jin City.

Intermediate Court.

"Dong——"

The Judgment Chief struck with the gavel, solemnly declaring: "Thus far, all defendants in this case have been tried, due to the large number of defendants, this court decides not to deliver the verdict in this session."

"The written judgment will be issued to the relevant detention centers within three days, and publicly announced on the court trial live broadcast network."

"Adjourned!"

Amid the dignified voice of the Judgment Chief,

The bailiffs stepped forward and took the last few defendants who had been tried away.

Zhang Wei, at the lawyer’s bench, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, glancing at the "mascot" Qin Mu in the witness stand.

Exhaling with a sense of relief.

This case was tried for more than ten days.

Many of the defendants represented by their law firm displayed a strong desire for self-preservation, often acting freely.

Fortunately...

In the end, everything went smoothly, with no danger, and all cases were properly represented.

The lawyers from his law firm...

Were all safe and sound, not dragged into these criminal cases.

"Mr. Qin, our law firm still has some matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first. If there’s time tomorrow... let’s have a meal together."

Zhang Wei took a deep breath and walked up to Qin Mu with a smile.

He still needed to...

Return to the law firm to handle matters after the cases.

"Alright."

Qin Mu nodded and stretched lazily.

The court’s decision not to pronounce the judgment immediately was undoubtedly a wise choice.

With over 3,200 defendants involved...

The criminal facts and charges were numerous, and a concentrated judgment would take at least several more days.

And the impact would not be favorable.

If any defendant got agitated and psychologically unbalanced, it would be a problem...

"We can record the last episode of the video series."

Then.

Qin Mu also left the courthouse and went directly home.

To prepare for recording the final episode of the series of cases.

During this period.

Using the "abundant" materials, he had already recorded five episodes.

He had thoroughly explained the criminal charges within them.

"I have good news for everyone, the case has finally concluded."

Looking at the camera.

Qin Mu smiled slightly: "This episode is also the last in this series, focusing on explaining... the crime of intentional homicide."

This charge...

Had been thoroughly introduced in his previous videos.

The maximum sentence can be death penalty.

"During today’s trial, one defendant was accused by the prosecutor of not saving his wife after a car accident, constituting the crime of intentional homicide."

Speaking of which.

Qin Mu paused slightly before continuing: "Many people might wonder how this husband’s behavior... suddenly constituted the crime of intentional homicide."

In fact.

The husband had no intentional harm acts, at most, he didn’t save her.

But...

After the car accident, during the critical moment when his wife was on the verge of death, he stood by coldly and did not call 120 for emergency rescue.

Causing his wife to miss the rescue time.

Eventually leading to her death.

It constituted a crime of nonfeasance.

This is also a type of crime he would focus on explaining in this video.

Sometimes...

Doing nothing at all can also constitute a crime and will be punished by law.

Take this case, for instance.

The husband happened to pass by after the wife’s car accident, saw her unconscious, but did not call for emergency help.

Causing her to miss the rescue time.

It was a clear act of failing to help in an emergency.

However...

Not all acts of failing to help in an emergency can constitute a crime.

Only in special circumstances does failing to help in an emergency constitute a crime.

After his wife’s car accident, more than ten passersby were filming and observing, and none called for emergency help, they too failed to help.

But they wouldn’t be seen as committing a crime.

Failing to help can largely be divided into two types, one is failing to help with an obligation to act.

The other is failing to help without any obligation to act.

As for the passersby...

They had no relation to his wife, and clearly, there was no duty to rescue.

Even if they sang, danced, or beat drums next to the scene, it would not count as a crime.

Yet the defendant...

He did have a marital relationship with his wife, and legally, spouses have a mutual support obligation.

If one is in trouble, the other should help.

In such a case.

Failing to help constitutes a crime of nonfeasance.

But legally, there is no such charge as a crime of nonfeasance, so it needs to be classified into a specific criminal charge.

The husband’s failure to assist his wife resulting in her death constituted intentional homicide.

If a police officer witnessed a car accident and did not help, causing the person’s death, it would be considered dereliction of duty.

If someone found an infant in a suburb, took it home for a few days, and then decided not to care for it and abandoned it, it constitutes the crime of abandonment.

In addition.

For a crime of nonfeasance, three conditions must be met on the objective side.

First, the person has some kind of active obligation.

Such as between spouses, company superiors and subordinates, teachers and students, etc.

That’s right.

If a company leader had a car accident, and the employee failed to help, it would still be illegal.

If a student was in danger and the teacher failed to help, it would also be considered illegal.

Second, the person does not have the realistic basis and possibility to fulfill that obligation, meaning unable to assist objectively.

For instance, if the boss had a car accident but you happened to lose your phone a second earlier...

In this case.

Then you don’t have to worry about the illegality of failing to help.

As long as you weren’t the one who hit the person, you don’t need to take any responsibility.