Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Among all criminal charges...

There is no doubt.

The penalty for the crime of trafficking women and children has the highest upper limit, which can be the death penalty.

However...

In recent years.

There has been a differing opinion in the legal community suggesting that the death penalty for human trafficking should be abolished.

Reducing its maximum penalty to life imprisonment.

The main reasons are as follows.

First, if the maximum penalty is the death penalty, it cuts off all paths for the criminals, inevitably leading them to act recklessly and desperately.

Leading to more harm to others and society.

Contradicting the original intent of using punishment to stabilize society.

Second, because in the classification of criminal law, for the crime of trafficking women and children, the maximum term for other similar charges is only life imprisonment.

If this one is singled out...

It contradicts the rigor of legislation.

Moreover, human trafficking is a dual crime.

That is, both the traffickers and the buyers who purchase people constitute a crime.

But in sentencing.

The law stipulates that the trafficker can be sentenced to death, while the buyer is only sentenced to a maximum of ten years.

Generally speaking.

All dual crimes should have equivalent sentences.

Such as bribery and accepting bribes.

But in the legislative provisions for the crime of human trafficking, there is clearly an imbalance.

Third, because the acts of trafficking women and children have, to some extent, stabilized society.

Promoting overall national stability.

In some remote mountainous areas.

Due to infertility or the inability to afford a wife, extreme measures are often taken.

Such as purchasing a wife or child from a trafficker.

In some way, the act of human trafficking has indeed stabilized society considerably, preventing many violent incidents.

And this behavior occurs more frequently in less developed areas.

If it is abruptly halted...

It will cause many poor regions to lose hope for continuity, leading to numerous tragedies.

No doubt about it.

These are the well-known reasons put forward by experts, supported by a large number of legal scholars.

"What a load of crap! These experts probably have never had a child trafficked, not sentencing traffickers to death and letting them celebrate New Year’s?"

"Even as a Buddhist, I think they should be sentenced to death."

"There’s a big Buddha statue in Leshan; those experts should go sit there instead."

"Although the experts’ comments are infuriating, why do I feel there’s some truth to it?"

"There is indeed some truth; those who purchase should be sentenced to death just like the traffickers!"

"As a law student, I haven’t seen many cases where buyers are sentenced."

"..."

In the forum.

Many influential figures explained the legal community’s perspective, which instantly sparked public anger.

Even ordinary people.

Cannot accept the removal of the death penalty limit for traffickers.

If there’s one crime that people hate the most, it’s undoubtedly trafficking.

If modern punishment hadn’t abolished dismemberment and collective punishment...

They would have arranged it for the traffickers.

...

Meanwhile.

Jin City.

Legal Pioneer Law Firm.

Conference room.

"I believe everyone knows the purpose of this meeting."

Zhang Wei looked at the lawyers in the firm, his expression somewhat grave.

In the conference room.

At this moment, key mid-level and senior staff members of the firm were gathered, each with a very serious expression.

As if they were about to face a major event.

"After so much effort, our firm has successfully taken 60% of the defense rights for the defendants in this case from all the law firms in Jin City."

Zhang Wei took a deep breath and continued, "The trial is in three days; I hope everyone will do their best, manage the cases you are in charge of well, and help the defendants reduce their sentences."

For the past month and a half.

Jin City seemed calm, but in reality, it was turbulent.

Especially in their legal industry.

The case of Tang Suiming...

Pulled in a massive number of defendants, far beyond their imagination.

The lawyers in Jin City were the first to know about the situation of this case.

After all...

All defendants must prioritize hiring lawyers for trial to aid in their defense.

In recent days.

Various law firms have exhausted every means, employing a variety of tactics, to divide all the defendants among themselves.

And their law firm...

By leveraging the reputation built up previously, managed to secure 60% of the defendants, obtaining the corresponding defense rights.

A total of over 1600 people!

Representing these people...

Is a huge undertaking, and he hasn’t had time to sleep these days.

He even called Wang Dachui from faraway Zizhou to help handle affairs in Jin City.

Following this event.

The lawyer circle in Jin City has revered Qin Mu as if he were a deity, just shy of offering incense twice daily.

Since Jin City was selected as a civilized city, various cases have significantly decreased.

Many law firms are on the brink of closure.

After a long winter.

Finally, the "new spring" has arrived.

Moreover.

This wave of cases has overwhelmed all the lawyers!

Years without a case, and now one that lasts for three years.

"Additionally, this time the defendants are numerous, the situation is quite complex, and it’s also entangled with various criminal cases."

Then.

Zhang Wei looked at everyone and continued to remind them, "I just hope everyone remembers the principles of our law firm, to protect oneself first, no matter what, don’t let yourselves get trapped."

The danger level of criminal cases is much higher than civil cases.

He’s seen too many colleagues trapped by defendants.

This case...

Is even more special and involves Qin Mu.

The defendants are no easy targets.

Though making money is great, he doesn’t want anyone in the firm to get involved in criminal cases because of the defendants.

Speaking of this.

He’s still apprehensive.

"Finally, I wish everyone success in the court trial held in three days!"

After repeated reminders.

He waved his hand, ending the meeting.

The other lawyers left the conference room, leaving Wang Dachui alone.

With a complex expression, he said, "Well... Dachui, find an opportunity, make an appointment with Qin Mu, invite him for a meal."

Their law firm...

This time has taken on the representation of over a thousand defendants.

This is a huge sum!

He’s really feeling a bit guilty holding this.

Without offering thanks...

He would always feel indebted.

Although Qin Mu might not have intended this, every lawyer in the Jin City legal industry...

Owes Qin Mu a huge favor.

...

The next day.

Jin City.

Nursing Home.

"Over three thousand defendants..."

Qin Mu, after starting work, habitually opened his computer.

Logged into the live trial broadcast network.

Saw the trial preview announced on the live trial broadcast network, and couldn’t help but swallow.

No wonder Shen Dao didn’t tell him directly.

The number...

Is absolutely terrifying!

All are criminal cases, interconnected, and the institution for the trial has changed from the district court to the intermediate court.

Clearly.

This case...

The district court is already unqualified to handle it, as it involves many aspects.

Even though they all belong to one case, each case is a separate branch made up of individual small cases.

"A total of six hundred fifty-nine cases..."

Looking at the detailed information listed on the live trial broadcast network, Qin Mu swallowed again.

Six hundred fifty-nine cases!

Over three thousand defendants!

To expedite the trial process and promptly address societal concerns, the intermediate court decided to carry out six criminal trial courts simultaneously.

"That many defendants?"

Soon after.

The elders in the nursing home also learned about this news and were very excited.

Eyes shining.

"Hiss!! Shen Dao did a great job, no wonder we waited so long, actually caught so many people?"

"Over six hundred cases, this has already broken Xiao Qin’s record, right?"

"The number of cases is a bit terrifying, can Jin City accommodate so many people?"

"Hehe, you guys don’t know, right? I heard that Jin City’s prison and detention center have been upgraded and expanded recently, the number of spots has increased quite a bit."

"..."

Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, Song Tiancheng, and other elders gathered in Qin Mu’s office.

Looking at him with a peculiar expression.

To make a city expand its jail...

Can only be Qin Mu.

But it’s also a good thing, as Jin City can house these criminals locally.

The judicial power notably strengthened.

The process of capture, interrogation, detention, trial, sentencing, and imprisonment is clear, orderly.

Providing those defendants with the smoothest, most comprehensive experience.

...

Jin City.

Three days later.

Intermediate court.

Early morning.

Qin Mu arrived at the court early, waiting for this trial.

Mainly to learn from the lesson of the prior prosecution involving the entire network, preventing traffic interruptions, or failing to get in...

That time he almost missed the trial.

Fortunately this time...

Jin City’s traffic department directed the whole process, orderly managing the relatives of those who came to accompany the trial without causing much congestion.

Clearly.

After several instances, Jin City has accumulated very rich experience in handling this type of case.