Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

They accuse Zhang San and Li Si of setting off firecrackers that led to Wang Er's death.

But...

In reality.

The firecrackers only went off once.

That alone suggests their accusation has issues.

Because in the evidence submitted, it was clearly described that both of them lit one firecracker each and put them in.

Based on this, they sued both individuals simultaneously.

But now Qin Mu says...

One of the firecrackers was a dud!

Because of this minor detail...

The accusation against both individuals will be deemed imprecise and lose evidential validity.

According to our country's criminal law principles.

Presumption of innocence in doubtful cases.

That is, on the basis of verifying each piece of evidence as truth, an overall examination of the total evidence must be conducted, forming a belief through logical deduction and judgment. If the evidence chain cannot form a completely closed loop and there's a realistic possibility of innocence, it should be identified as a doubtful case.

Simply put.

If it can't be determined that the defendant truly committed the crime, if there is even a single doubt, it cannot be concluded that the person is guilty.

The baseless charge against Yue Fei in ancient times...

Does not hold in modern criminal law.

And the decider of presumption of innocence in doubt typically is the prosecutorial agency.

Namely, the public prosecutor's side.

In the prosecutor's bench.

The two lawyers from Yangcheng looked sullen, staring hard at Qin Mu.

Qin Mu's speech...

Completely disrupted their strategy, destroying all the evidence they painstakingly gathered.

There was nothing wrong with their evidence.

Yet Qin Mu's point was right on target.

If they can't distinguish whose firecracker went off, they can't prosecute and convict both people.

The law is rigorous.

Criminal law is even more so, tolerating no shadow of a doubt, it must be a perfect closed loop.

And in the audience.

The expressions on the faces of the top lawyers attending the eighth mock trial were equally filled with shock.

They all stared at Qin Mu with disbelief.

"A blind spot! He actually found a blind spot?"

"This doesn't seem like something an intern lawyer would come up with, right? I've been in criminal defense for decades, and I never noticed this loophole!"

"It's over, this case is about to be turned around, can it really be lost?"

"I misjudged, didn't think he actually had some skill."

"This isn't just some skill, under his renowned name there is no false reputation. I finally understand where Qin Mu's reputation comes from."

"..."

Everyone lowered their voices, looking incredibly complex.

The previous disdain wiped away.

Qin Mu's tactic...

Completely stunned them.

Ordinary people simply couldn't come up with such a perfect countermeasure.

Under such a huge disadvantage.

Qin Mu actually managed to turn the tables!

As top-tier lawyers.

They all understood the enormous impact of the point Qin Mu raised.

This would make the accusation evidence from the Yangcheng lawyers show obvious flaws.

Let alone constituting a crime.

They can't even complete the accusation!

It's impossible for a court to convict a case with such significant flaws as criminal.

"How... how is this possible?"

Zhao Baiqin in the audience was equally shocked, eyes wide open.

Muttering, "Isn't he just an intern lawyer? How does he have such skill?"

Even he didn't find this breakthrough method.

Yet it was Qin Mu who found it.

"No!"

"It was just a lucky hit!"

He gritted his teeth and shook his head strongly.

Always unwilling to believe the scene in front of him.

Just an intern lawyer.

How could he be so formidable?

The most likely scenario is that Qin Mu was like a blind cat that stumbled upon a dead rat, finding this blind spot merely by luck.

Next time...

Qin Mu absolutely wouldn't have this kind of luck again.

...

Meanwhile.

At the Study Law Alliance Forum.

With Qin Mu's astonishing remarks, the forum exploded.

"Incredible, the host is about to turn the tables, believing in the host was indeed the right choice!"

"Hiss!! Only one sound from the firecracker? That should be the literal meaning from the author, right? Can even use that?"

"Does anyone strong in the field want to explain the difference between one sound and two sounds?"

"Have you learned nothing after following the host for this long?"

"..."

One post after another emerged.

The content being discussed...

All of them are rebuttal points made by Qin Mu.

The firecrackers only made one sound!

Very quickly.

A person of authority appeared and meticulously analyzed the legal knowledge behind the "one sound."

First.

Both people had lit the firecrackers, so under normal circumstances, there would be two sounds.

But according to eyewitness testimony, there was only one sound.

And the situation with one sound...

Can be divided into two scenarios: one, Zhang San's firecracker exploded, and Li Si's did not; two, Zhang San's firecracker did not explode, but Li Si's did.

In this case.

The prosecutor's charge against Zhang San and Li Si is obviously untenable.

Because, at least one side's action...

Did not cause severe consequences and is unrelated to Wang Er's death, so there's no need to bear any responsibility.

In addition.

There's a scenario where both firecrackers were lit but detonated simultaneously.

Although this is rare, it is still possible.

In this case, the prosecutor charging Zhang San and Li Si with a crime holds up.

But...

It requires the prosecutor to supplement with a crucial piece of evidence: that the two firecrackers exploded simultaneously.

Only in this way.

Can both be convicted.

However...

To gather evidence that the two firecrackers exploded simultaneously is nearly impossible.

As long as the prosecuting body cannot prove that the firecrackers exploded simultaneously, both of them are innocent.

Therefore.

Considering all these situations, it is impossible to convict Zhang San and Li Si in any case.

"The up really is like a cow flying on a plane, totally awesome, this thought process is something normal people can't even compare to."

"This is what a top lawyer is! If I ever get into trouble, I'd go bankrupt to hire up to defend me!"

"Same here! If I could hire up, I feel he could argue even a bank robbery into a shopping trip."

"Calm down, guys, don't over-praise, the outcome is still uncertain, can't the prosecuting authority drain the pond to find an unlit firecracker?"

"…"

Not long after.

A contrarian appeared in the forum and proposed another possibility.

If there was only one sound, it proves one firecracker didn't explode.

The prosecuting authority can completely drain the pond, locate that unlit firecracker, identify fingerprints to determine who is innocent.

"The negative personalities emerge, draining the pond to find the firecracker? With all that mud, are you sure you can find the un-blasted firecracker?"

"Hehe, let me just add, even if you find that un-blasted firecracker, with it being soaked for so long, are you sure you can extract fingerprints?"

"Drain the pond? The fact that you can think of this method, why don't you suggest extract a confession from Zhang San and Li Si directly?"

"Fun fact: fingerprints soaked in water for over seven days will be ruined; nothing can be tested!"

"Zhang San states that he was wearing gloves at the time, no fingerprints."

"…"

In the forum.

People's imaginations were running wild, voicing their own opinions.

Actually.

Trying to find the truth through the firecracker is almost impossible.

Based on the fact that only one sound was heard, one firecracker must have exploded to smithereens, leaving nothing to find.

And the other one...

In high probability, can't be found.

Even if found, it cannot be identified who threw it.

And in order to convict Zhang San and Li Si, the prosecution must determine whose firecracker exploded.

Otherwise, both are considered "suspects," presumed innocent.

...

Jin City.

Retirement home.

In the yard.

Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo, and other elderly people were intently watching the projection screen, watching Qin Mu's live broadcast.

Ever since Qin Mu left.

They awaited eagerly, finally this day arrived.

After hearing Qin Mu's defense...

Many elderly people's eyes were sparkling, their emotions surging.

"Screw those arrogant Yangcheng attorneys!"

"Old Zhang, why are you shouting so loud? Do you understand what Xiao Qin just said?"

"What else could it mean? Isn't it saying a firecracker exploded? Xiao Qin clearly is trying to protect one person, being able to protect one in such a difficult situation is impressive enough."

"I wonder whom Xiao Qin plans to save? Zhang San or Li Si? If it were me, I'd be a bit torn."

"Is it possible… Xiao Qin intends to save both?"

"…"

Among the elderly.

Many who understood Qin Mu's intention stepped forward to explain the meaning of "one sound."

Before finishing the explanation.

The present elderly instead became more excited.

"Good job! Didn't I say Xiao Qin could crush them? National lawyers, what's that? Push Xiao Qin, and he'll sue all these lawyers!"

"Xiao Qin's luck is really unfortunate, to draw the defendant's side; there's definitely insider information within this courtroom simulation, suggest a thorough investigation!"

"Have you guys noticed that Zhang Wei hasn't said much?"

"Speak? They have to have the chance to speak first."

"…"

The elderly were munching on melon seeds while excitedly chatting.