Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

The people of Shanghai may be impressive.

But to defeat Qin Mu in criminal defense...

Is almost impossible.

...

One hour later.

In the mock trial courtroom.

"Bang——"

With the sound of the gavel striking.

All parties took their respective seats, waiting for the trial to commence.

Qin Mu and Zhang Wei sat in the prosecution's seat.

Nine lawyers from Shanghai...

Sat in the defense attorneys' seat for the defendants.

Meanwhile, in the audience gallery.

It was already full, all the golden lawyers eliminated in the first five rounds.

"Now, the final round of the court trial officially begins!"

The Judgment Chief sat at the forefront, solemnly announcing: "First, the prosecution will make their accusations, stating the case's background."

In the prosecution's seat.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei couldn't help but glance at Qin Mu.

As for himself...

He hadn't even considered speaking alone.

"Our side..."

Qin Mu took a step forward, organizing his words.

He began: "This month, a printing shop owner, Zhang San, took on an order..."

He first narrated the situation of the case.

He meticulously outlined the criminal activities of Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, Zhao Liu, and Sun Qi.

Subsequently.

Under the attentive gaze of the crowd, he spoke astonishingly: "Zhang San illegally manufactured counterfeit currency, a huge amount, violating Article 172 of the criminal law, committed the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money, with severe circumstances, and should be sentenced to ten years in prison."

"Li Si purchased illegal counterfeit money from Zhang San, although his actions were not for circulation use, they still violated Article 172 of the criminal law, committed the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money, with severe circumstances, and should be sentenced to twelve years in prison."

As soon as the words fell.

The entire courtroom was once again startled by Qin Mu's words.

Especially Zhang San.

He stared at Qin Mu with an incredible look, swallowed hard.

The crime of possessing counterfeit money!

This...

Instantly enlightened him to understand Qin Mu's approach in prosecuting Zhang San and Li Si.

If they simply prosecuted Zhang San and Li Si for currency forgery...

They might face relentless pursuit, a furious counterattack from the other side.

After all...

The actions of Zhang San and Li Si were not aimed at intentionally using counterfeit money to disrupt the monetary circulation system.

But by targeting the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money...

They could avoid the other side seizing on this point and mounting a fierce attack.

"Wow!! Brilliant, I really hadn't thought of this, not directly prosecuting for currency forgery, but instead prosecuting for possessing counterfeit money?"

In the audience gallery.

Many eyes were wide open, stunned by Qin Mu's maneuver.

Among them, there were quite a few lawyers specializing in criminal law.

Naturally, they understood the difference between the crime of currency forgery and the crime of possessing counterfeit money.

The crime of currency forgery refers to imitating the denomination, pattern, color, texture, style, or specification of currency or foreign currency, illegally manufacturing counterfeit money using various methods, and pretending it's real.

Whereas the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money means violating monetary management regulations, knowingly possessing or using counterfeit money in large quantities.

In terms of sentencing.

Naturally, the crime of currency forgery carries a heavier sentence.

But the sentencing for the crime of possessing counterfeit money is by no means light.

According to the criminal law.

Knowingly possessing or using counterfeit money in significant amounts is punishable by imprisonment of less than three years or detention, with a fine of at least ten thousand yuan but not exceeding one hundred thousand yuan.

In cases involving an especially significant amount, the punishment is imprisonment of more than three years but less than ten years, with a fine of two hundred thousand yuan or more but not exceeding two hundred thousand yuan.

An especially huge amount incurs imprisonment of more than ten years, with a fine of fifty thousand yuan or more but not exceeding fifty thousand yuan or confiscation of property.

Undoubtedly.

The transaction between Zhang San and Li Si, amounting to one billion, already constitutes an especially huge amount.

The starting point is at least ten years.

The maximum sentence for currency forgery is life imprisonment, while the crime of possessing counterfeit money has a maximum sentence of twenty-five years.

The difference is minimal.

Moreover.

The crime of possessing counterfeit money is easier to establish, requiring no forgery context, nor needing disruption of the monetary circulation system.

The existence of such behavior...

Poses a potential threat and impact on the monetary system, as long as one possesses a large amount of counterfeit money, this crime can be constituted.

"This charge is hard to refute, I wonder if the people of Shanghai can find a rebuttal in a short time."

"I'm definitely baffled, this possession crime... I don't even know how to respond."

"Zhang San and Li Si... indeed possessed a large amount of counterfeit money, and there were counterfeit money transactions, which is undeniable."

"This approach is so novel, it's likely that the lawyers from Shanghai would be even more at a loss to find a way to break the situation in the heat of the moment..."

"..."

The lawyers in the audience shook their heads and marveled.

Some people also expressed that you should live and learn.

Today Qin Mu...

has given them yet another lesson.

When the charge of currency forgery is likely to be invalid, you can completely take a different approach, looking at it from another angle.

"Moreover, knowing the fake currency, Wang Wu still chose to help transport it..."

Qin Mu's voice once again echoed in the courtroom.

Instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"In addition to the charge of endangering public safety with dangerous methods, Wang Wu is also guilty of transporting fake currency..."

Following that.

Qin Mu continued to point out the other charges Wang Wu committed.

The charge of endangering public safety with dangerous methods serves as a catch-all charge.

It can summarize the severe consequences of Wang Wu's overloading behavior.

As for the charge of transporting fake currency...

Wang Wu has already clearly committed it.

...

Study Law Alliance Forum.

Like the mock court, the forum was already a heated discussion.

"The user is really outrageous; they even have the charges of possessing fake currency and transporting fake currency?"

"So, anything related to fake currency constitutes a crime?"

"Let's see how the opponent defends against this, they'd be hard-pressed to clear their name."

"The opponent's lawyer probably did not expect that Qin Mu would approach from the possession and transportation of fake currency instead of currency forgery."

"Since these are printed as real money, they are undoubtedly counterfeit, even if the purpose was not to use them... it still constitutes a crime."

"..."

Netizens were also astounded by Qin Mu's alternate angle for prosecution.

This approach...

not only caught Shanghai people off guard but also surprised them.

At the same time.

They also gained some understanding of charges related to fake currency.

Producing fake currency is a crime, as are selling, buying, transporting, possessing, and even collecting it...

all constitute crimes!

Like several other things, you cannot even touch it!

"The key thing is the user didn't even spare the dead; Wang Wu is gone yet charged with several crimes."

"Is it possible that the user wants us to learn more? Quite intent!"

"The cases of Zhang San, Li Si, and Wang Wu have ended, how should Zhao Liu and Sun Qi be charged?"

"Zhao Liu leaving halfway could be intentional homicide, and although Sun Qi's actions are shameless, they are generally lawful, right?"

"..."

In the forum.

Many netizens with a legal background joined the discussion.

They began to analyze the direction of subsequent accusations.

Zhao Liu's abandonment in the middle clearly constitutes failing to save a life.

It falls under intentional homicide.

Qin Mu specifically talked about this case before.

But this time Qin Mu is facing very formidable lawyers, amongst the country's top.

Accusing from this angle...

might see them get the better of him.

As for Sun Qi...

watching Wang Wu freeze to death in the ice and snow while taking photos and videos and posting them online is indeed morally reprehensible.

But that's it.

His actions are neither unlawful nor criminal.

"My intuition tells me that the user's accusation won't be as simple as we think!"

"Quickly refer to the criminal law book to see what other homicide-related charges there are; I have a feeling the user will add another charge to Zhao Liu."

"The most absurd thing is... the user's charge is well-founded, not baseless."

"Ahem, everyone shouldn't be too excited; the people from Shanghai aren't pushovers either. Have you noticed their reaction is stronger than that of the user's previous round opponents?"

"..."

After being reminded by a netizen.

Many people finally realized that the lawyers from Shanghai were not as flustered as expected.

But rather...

they started whispering to each other, speaking in low tones.

It seems they have already found a way to counter Qin Mu's accusations.

...

Shanghai.

In the center of the venue.

Inside a certain office.

Huang Qinglin and Rao Zhengde were sitting face to face, similarly paying attention to the final mock trial.

"That kid Qin Mu is as cunning as ever."

Seeing this, Rao Zhengde couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle wryly.

This approach...

also broadened his horizons a bit.

If Qin Mu were the prosecutor, those criminals would likely not get away at all.