Chapter 073 Justice lies in the heart of the people
If the presiding judge at this moment follows Huang Weican's request and directly sentences Xu Hong to have established legitimate defense and acquits him, then the nearly dropped gavel before will be enough to prove that all the judges, including him, are mediocre.
A mediocre person who can only follow the script.
Not only that, although this case was put under pressure by the Nanjing Police General Bureau and supervised by the Nanzhili Police Department, the Jiangning People's Court made a guilty verdict based on the Procuratorate's files, which undoubtedly declared to the entire Ming Dynasty that they were acting in accordance with the Procuratorate's requirements.
The three judicial departments of the Ming Dynasty were all independent, and the three-level system of the Ministry of Punishment, the Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple made unjust, false, and wrongful cases less and less common in the Ming Dynasty.
Seeing that he was riding a tiger, the second juror coughed twice and said: "Since there are flaws in the case, why not report the situation to the Nanjing Intermediate Court and let them take a look at the situation?"
This is a step that everyone can step down, but what Song Boxian doesn't know is that this step is only for the government. As Xu Hong, who is involved, there will be many variables.
Hearing this, Huang Weican shook his head repeatedly: "The facts of this case are very clear. The flaw is the procedural illegality of the police when collecting evidence. It has nothing to do with my client Xu Hong. Moreover, I have already discussed the issue from beginning to end. After sorting it out, if I can't get a fair verdict, then I have reason to believe that there is something fishy behind it."
Boom...
The gavel sounded, and the presiding judge said coldly: "Huang Weican, just tell the facts of the case according to the facts of the case. Your whole sentence contains insinuations. This judge can definitely punish you."
Huang Weican was not afraid. He raised his hands towards the judge and said, "Your Honor, I only said there was something fishy, but I didn't clearly say who gave what to whom. Isn't it true that others are not allowed to express different opinions in court?"
"well said..."
This shout appeared very abrupt in the solemn place of the court. Moreover, everyone was told when entering the court that they could not make any noise in the court without permission. The crime of roaring in court was not something that ordinary people could do. Affordable.
However, when everyone looked over, Song Boxian was greatly surprised to see who was sitting in the auditorium on the right.
The person who spoke was a young and middle-aged man. Song Boxian took a closer look and found that this person was at least thirty-two-three. Judging from his recent experience, he was the kind of person with an official temperament. Moreover, he dared to interrupt directly in court. The judge's words applaud others, and anyone with a discerning eye will know that this person's identity is not simple.
Before the jurors could ask questions, the man said coldly: "The Jiangning People's Court is considered to be at the feet of the emperor. Moreover, due to the large number of deaths in this case, all parties are paying attention. Today's court session is even live broadcast. Today Today, neither the presiding judge nor the jurors can provide explanations for the three issues raised by the defendant's defense lawyer. Instead, they asked the collegial panel to adjourn the court for discussion in a conciliatory manner, and even reported it to the Nanjing Intermediate People's Court, Judge Zhou. Don’t you think this is ridiculous?”
The presiding judge's surname was Zhou. Except for internal personnel and lawyer Huang Weican, it was impossible for anyone in the auditorium to know. However, this person directly called out his name without even addressing him as "Sir", which is enough to prove that this person He must be a member of the government, and his rank is no lower than that of this judge.
"I don't know what to call this person?"
The man ignored the inquiry and sat in the auditorium with his legs crossed and his knees carefree, not wanting to pay attention to him at all.
At this moment, a bailiff walked up to the presiding seat and looked at Judge Zhou. Judge Zhou saw the reminder and banged the gavel: "Adjourn the court for 10 minutes..."
In the lounge outside the court, Judge Zhou asked anxiously: "What is going on?"
The bailiff raised his hand and said, "Sir, that person from before is from Xichang."
"X...Xichang?"
Judge Zhou was shocked: "Why are the people from the West Factory getting involved in such a small case?"
"Maybe it's a sit-down..."
Judge Zhou heard this and immediately woke up, where is this?
This is Nanjing, the residence of the Crown Prince, the settlement of the Supreme Emperor, the capital of Nanzhili. Not to mention Xichang, there are so many people from Jinyiwei and Dongchang. And today for the public trial meeting, people from Xichang are here. That makes sense.
Judge Zhou thought about what the man said just now and suddenly understood. After thinking about it, he went straight back to the court.
"The court is in session..."
"After discussion by the collegial panel, there are many doubts in this case, and the police conducted many illegal procedures in collecting evidence, and the procuratorate made mistakes in determining and sentencing. Therefore, this court announced the final judgment..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the industry stood up. Song Boxian noticed that including the unruly middle-aged man from before.
"The verdict is as follows. The procuratorate reviewed the files and convicted the defendant Xu Hong of intentional homicide. This court declared that the defendant Xu Hong was not guilty of intentional homicide. The facts of the case were clear and there were a large number of witness testimonies. Therefore, this court sentenced the defendant Xu Hong Justifiable defense was established and he was acquitted in court. If the persons involved in this case are dissatisfied with the judgment of this court, they can appeal to the Nanjing Intermediate People's Court on the second day after the judgment takes effect..."
Boom...
The gavel fell and the verdict stood
"Retreat from court..."
Huang Weican did not chat with Xu Hong's family because he did not know the family at all. His participation was all because of Song Boxian, the client. After Judge Zhou announced his withdrawal from the court, he also left the court directly under the command of the bailiff.
He does not need others' thanks, because he feels that what this society needs is a fair moral trial, rather than a legal judgment that is based on reality and ignores morality.
If Xu Hong is still convicted of intentional homicide despite protecting his family, then this Ming Dynasty really needs to be treated.
On the way back to the car, Song Boxian looked at Huang Weican curiously and said: "Uncle Huang, the prosecutor's office convicted them, and their lawyers were also theirs. After listening to your defense, I felt that this loophole was so big. Didn't the judge even look at it when hearing the file? Just for a moment?”
Huang Weican smiled slightly and said: "Except for the capital, the people in the three law departments, after falling to the provinces, prefectures, and counties, basically all speak the same language. The reason why Zhou Weixin suddenly changed his tone today is because of my defense judgment and the one who spoke up. The young man has a great relationship. I think he is either from the Three Laws Division, or he is from a noble family, and his influence is large enough, or...
They are from the Zhengyangmen Nei Street side. "
The inner street of Zhengyangmen in Nanjing is where the Liubu Yamen is located. At this moment, Huang Weican is not referring to the Liubu Yamen, but the Imperial City. The person who lives in the Nanjing Imperial City is the current Crown Prince.
"What should we do if the situation continues as before?"
"What should I do?" Huang Weican chuckled and said: "Zhou Weixin wanted to agree to the prosecution's conviction and sentencing at first, but he was annoyed when I suddenly appeared and interrupted his original plan. You know he was in court What will happen if the sentence is changed?”
Of course Song Boxian didn't know. He stared at Huang Weican closely, but listened to him continue: "If the sentence was changed in court, there would be no problem if it was not because of me. But after I raised the question, the court adjourned for 10 minutes and then changed the sentence. , Zhou Weixin is derelict in his duties, he should not even think about getting promoted in the next 10 years."
"Is it that serious?"
"Of course," Huang Weican nodded: "The Criminal Department, the Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple's Legal Department have three independent powers. The Criminal Department is in charge of arrests and investigations;
The Procuratorate is in charge of verification of conviction, sentencing, and prosecution; the Dali Temple is in charge of trials and judgments. The three judicial divisions all have their own branches. He, Zhou Weixin, represents the Dali Temple. When he does not try the files independently, he directly follows the instructions given to him by the Procuratorate. The procuratorate is completely leading the way when it comes to conviction and sentencing. In this way, Dali Temple is lower than the procuratorate. Isn't this self-humiliating?
Today is another public trial, and people from Dali Temple will not let Zhou Weixin go. This guy, I really don’t know how many benefits he received behind the scenes. He dares to come forward in such a big public trial, he is looking for death..."
"Uncle Huang, will the Nanjing Intermediate People's Court conduct a second trial?"
"Thinking too much..." Huang Weican shook his head: "The two most annoying points in the whole case are that the police's evidence collection procedures were illegal, and the procuratorate wrongly convicted and sentenced them. One of them represents the Ministry of Punishment and the other represents the procuratorate. If they dare to go to Nanjing Intermediate People's Court To overturn the verdict would be a slap in the face of these two major yamen, and no one would agree."
"I see..."
Song Boxian finally understood the reason. He never expected that an ordinary case would involve so many connections. Huang Weican's performance today gave him a new understanding of society.
"Uncle Huang, you are not called a senior lawyer for nothing..."
Huang Weican chuckled: "It's a small matter...It's a small matter..."
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After Song Boxian said goodbye to Huang Weican, he went straight to find Liu Zixi. After all, the two were in a relationship now, and they left without even finishing their lunch. He was also worried that Liu Zixi would feel uncomfortable.
"Why did you go?"
Song Boxian didn't like lying very much, so he said: "I was in the auditorium of Jiangning People's Court."
Liu Zixi stared wide-eyed and said, "You actually went to the scene without me..."
As he spoke, he pouted, and his angry look was really pretty.
Song Boxian said: "I'm here to be a witness...you know?"
Liu Zixi was surprised again: "I waited for you in the afternoon, so I played Kuaiyin and watched the live broadcast on it. That Lawyer Huang is so awesome...
By the way, how did you become a witness? "
Song Boxian then repeated what happened last night to Liu Zixi. He just said that he saw it not far away, but did not indicate that he shot.
Liu Zixi imitated Song Boxian's movements and patted his shoulder and said: "Okay, if you are brave, that's what you should do. My Liu Zixi boyfriend will never do this kind of reckless behavior."
Song Boxian's brows darkened, and then he said displeasedly: "Zixi, you drank too much..."
Liu Zixi laughed loudly: "Let's go, I bought a movie ticket. After watching the movie, let's have barbecue and drink together..."
"Still drinking?"
Liu Zixi said angrily: "If I weren't drunk, would you have a chance?"
Song Boxian: "..."
