Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Aside from this.

This case is the simplest one in this series of cases.

The other cases Tang Suiming confessed to...

Each one more absurd, each one more complex.

Immediately following.

Zhou Quanmin looked down and continued to preside: "Next, the defendant Tang Suiming will respond to the prosecutor’s accusations just now."

In the defendant’s seat.

Tang Suiming trembled involuntarily at these words.

A troubled look appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Zhang Wei gave him a slight smile, comforting him: "Don’t be nervous."

"Remember what I told you before the hearing, don’t lose your composure, you have a chance... to get your sentence reduced to twenty years."

Tang Suiming swallowed hard.

Let out a bitter smile.

In the prosecutor’s accusation, the sentencing recommendation was twenty-five years.

But after he found Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei said there was a chance to help him get the sentence reduced to twenty years.

You must know.

He is forty-nine this year.

If he is sentenced to twenty-five years, he will be nearly eighty when he gets out!

If it’s twenty years, he can still barely get out before seventy!

Thinking of this.

He took a deep breath and looked up at Zhou Quanmin: "Judgment Chief, esteemed judges, I have no objection to the facts of the crime charged by the prosecutor."

"Additionally, during my time in detention, I have deeply reflected, come to a profound understanding of my mistakes and crimes, and am willing to pay the price for my actions..."

In front of the entire courtroom.

He admitted guilt with tears in his eyes, his attitude exceptionally sincere.

Regretting his past actions.

As for resisting?

Not an option.

Zhang Wei made it very clear that if he resisted again, the sentence might go straight to twenty-five years.

Listen to advice, gain sustenance.

Having lived for so many years, he understands this principle.

...

Jin City.

Nursing home.

"Another one not resisting..."

In front of the big screen.

Zhang Qingyuan, Li Weiguo and others were commenting as they munched on sunflower seeds.

On the projection screen.

Tang Suiming readily admitted to the prosecutor’s charges.

Without any resistance.

"Not resisting is normal, at this point, resisting... is already meaningless."

In the crowd.

Wan Zhongyuan looked at the screen and murmured softly.

Tang Suiming had already confessed to everything.

Even if he wanted to quibble at this point, it would be useless.

The only thing that might allow him to get a reduced sentence...

One is voluntarily surrendering, plus major meritorious reports.

Two is actively admitting guilt and accepting punishment, with a good attitude towards reform.

He believes.

Zhang Wei will definitely focus the defense on these two points.

"Respected Judgment Chief, esteemed jurors."

After Tang Suiming’s response, Zhang Wei suddenly stood up.

He added: "My client played a crucial role in this case, deeply recognizing the illegality of his actions and actively reforming himself, helping the police capture other suspects..."

In his supplemental defense.

He completely focused on Tang Suiming’s voluntary surrender and meritorious performance.

"Therefore, I believe that my client Tang Suiming should be granted a legal reduction in sentence, the prosecutor’s sentencing recommendation is not reasonable."

Finally.

He looked at Zhou Quanmin and all the members of the judicial panel, emphasizing his side’s viewpoint once again.

Zhou Quanmin and others glanced at each other.

Expressionless.

Showing no attitude.

"Dong——"

Then.

The gavel was struck.

Zhou Quanmin turned his head to look at Liao Xiangming, who was "self-equipped with a wheelchair" in the defendant’s seat.

Other defendants needed the court to arrange a seat.

But Liao Xiangming...

Simply brought a wheelchair himself.

"Regarding the content of the prosecutor’s accusation, do you have any defense?"

Liao Xiangming glanced at Tang Suiming beside him.

Swallowed hard.

He also didn’t dare to improvise, answering honestly according to Zhang Wei’s words.

He is different from Tang Suiming.

Tang Suiming was to be sentenced to over twenty years.

As for him...

He was only charged with nine years.

If he put in more effort to salvage.

Maybe it could be less.

Comparison is feared between people.

If he was the only one sentenced to nine years, he definitely couldn’t accept it.

But...

With a "big brother" above looking out for him, his nine years still seem quite short.

He will at least definitely be released before he dies of natural causes.

But Tang Suiming may not be so lucky.

Given his age, he might die in prison.

"Another one actively confessing..."

In the courtyard.

Li Weiguo sneered, expressing disdain for Liao Xiangming’s spineless behavior.

"Are all of them represented by Zhang Wei? Surely they won’t all actively confess?"

"There are 287 defendants! If they all plead guilty, what’s the point?"

"With Xiao Qin involved in the case, it definitely won’t be that simple. Everyone, rest assured."

"I don’t know why, but I suddenly have a bad feeling."

"..."

In front of the projection screen.

Zhang Qingyuan and the others shook their heads, analyzing with a mysterious demeanor.

Before the trial.

The clerk announced that the defense lawyers for this case were all from Zhang Wei Law Firm.

According to the procedural law.

A lawyer can represent both criminal and civil cases.

According to legal provisions, besides self-defense, a defendant can also appoint one to two people as defenders.

Therefore, a criminal defendant can appoint up to two lawyers as defenders simultaneously.

But one lawyer can only represent one defendant.

However.

Legally, there is no prohibition against the same law firm representing several defendants in the same case.

Zhang Wei’s firm took on the entire agency for this case.

Which means...

The lawyers for over two hundred defendants are all from Zhang Wei Law Firm.

Zhang Wei is bound to learn from past lessons and make them all "actively confess" to strive for the most significant sentence reduction.

However...

Not all 287 defendants can be expected to listen to Zhang Wei.

The most unpredictable thing in the world is the human heart.

...

At the same time.

On the Study Law Alliance Forum.

As the trial proceeded.

The forum’s popularity skyrocketed unprecedentedly, getting higher and higher.

Posts discussing the trial emerged like mushrooms after the rain.

"My goodness! All actively pleading guilty? Did these people watch those old case examples up uploaded?"

"@DeliveryGuy @BlackAgency @BankDirector @PharmacyOwner... come take a look, had you realized earlier, you wouldn’t have such dire sentences."

"This is the right way to handle a trial; admit mistakes when wrong, stand upright when beaten!"

"However, speaking of which, the list of charges in this material is too long. Waiting for up to educate us on these charges after the trial ends."

"I just did a rough count; this case involves about 27 different types of charges. Incredible!"

"..."

The crowd didn’t feel unsatisfied.

Instead, they were "thirsty for knowledge."

This vivid case is rare to come by.

It includes many criminal law charges.

And for those on the forum, whether law students or enthusiastic legal amateurs, they all want to take the opportunity to learn a bit more "for self-protection."

To avoid being inexplicably caught up in it in the future.

While these charges are all in the "Criminal Law," professional books are just too dull.

Reality cases are far more "vivid and interesting."

Add in Qin Mu’s explanation...

They instantly found interest and motivation in learning.

Many...

Have already begun listing out each charge in the case on the forum, providing "term explanations."

"Extortion refers to the act of attempting to illegally seize another’s property through threat or coercion."

"Illegal business operations refer to engaging in illegal activities without business permits, disrupting market order."

"Kidnapping refers to the act of seizing or controlling someone through violence, coercion, or drugging with the intent of extorting property or satisfying other unlawful demands by causing anxiety about the abductee’s safety to their relatives or others."

"Illegal detention refers to the act of illegally depriving someone of their personal freedom through detainment, confinement, or other coercive means."

"..."

Before long.

The forum suddenly displayed its professionalism, and no longer did anyone post jokes.

The contents of discussion...

Were all related to legal knowledge.

It strongly resembled a serious professional academic forum.

...

Jin City.

A district court.

Second Criminal Court.

"Boom—"

The sound of the gavel echoed in the courtroom.

After Liao Xiangming and others finished their defense, the trial moved into the presentation of evidence and cross-examination phase.

In this phase.

Qin Mu appeared in court to testify, accusing Tang Suiming and Liao Xiangming of their criminal activities.

The prosecutor also submitted a series of complete evidence to substantiate the criminal facts of Tang Suiming and Liao Xiangming.

In the face of irrefutable evidence.

Tang Suiming and Liao Xiangming had no rebuttal, straightforwardly admitting to these crimes.

Immediately after.

The trial moved into the stage of free debate.

Zhang Wei was the first to step forward, arguing persuasively to obtain the maximum rights for his two defendants.