Crazy, You Call This a Trainee Lawyer Chapter 126

   Chapter 126 Zhuo Xiaoting testified, quarreling, resignation?

   Monday, court day.

   The last few days of February were extraordinarily busy for Zhang Wei.

   On the weekends, he was giving Zhuo Xiaoting a mock questioning, but unfortunately the results were not ideal.

   Even if Bai Ruoyun helped a lot, it was still too difficult for an 18-year-old girl to find a way to relieve tension under high pressure.

   Even with Grandma Wang Tie Ruyun and others, they all became nervous.

  Zhang Wei can still do psychological counseling in his spare time, but unfortunately other people do not have the help of an excellent psychiatrist like Jessica.

   Now, Monday is here.

   Zhang Wei came to the city court early in the morning and waited in the preparation room.

   "Although I have won many lawsuits, I have to say that defending the innocent is the most difficult!"

   Zhang Wei himself was not sure about the upcoming trial.

  Because Zhuo Xiaoting did do something that did not comply with the law, she knew that her brother had done something bad, but she did not choose to report the other party, but acquiesced to the other party's behavior.

   The jury may or may not forgive her.

  Although Zhang Wei has rich experience in court trials, for the jury...

  As he said, you are like your first love to the jury, but your first love will abuse you thousands of times.

   Coaxing a jury is like coaxing a girl, but there are also girls who are not good enough, no matter how good you are!

   If you really meet such a jury, then the case will be suspended...

   As he muttered, others came one after another.

  Tie Ruyun led Lin Yumeng and Li Yueqin, and Bai Ruoyun led Zhuo Xiaoting and Grandma Wang.

   "Old Tie, you've learned well today, come with your little apprentice, it seems you didn't drive?"

   "Hehe, don't worry about me, just prepare well!"

  Tie Ruyun waved his hand, letting Zhang Wei worry less about others.

   "Don't worry, I am very confident in myself!"

   Zhang Wei said and looked at Zhuo Xiaoting.

   His confident expression also infected the latter.

   "I'm ready too!" Zhuo Xiaoting said, looking at Grandma Wang, both of them nodded.

   "Okay, let's go to court, so as not to be blocked by reporters later, just to get used to the atmosphere of the scene in advance!"

   Zhang Wei and the others came to the court early and waited.

   After waiting for more than ten minutes, Xiao Baihe and the people from the district inspection headquarters arrived.

   led Zhao Chunming with a confident smile.

   When he saw Zhang Wei, the corner of his mouth evoked a sneer.

   His expression seemed to be saying to Zhang Wei: Today you will definitely lose!

   Zhang Wei ignored him, watched Xiao Baihe sit on the prosecution seat, and after meeting the eyes of the other party, he nodded as a greeting.

   "How is it, Sister Lily, are you confident today?"

   Tan Yingying, who was the second seat, hurriedly came over to ask.

   "I, I can't tell myself..."

  Unfortunately, today's Xiao Baihe is a little less confident.

   Today, her heart seems to be in chaos.

  The court time is getting closer, and the atmosphere in the courtroom is gradually becoming tense.

  Finally, the time is up.

   "Stand up!"

   With the announcement of the court guard, Judge Wang entered.

   "Everyone, sit down, it's the defense's turn to speak today!"

   Judge Wang looked at Zhang Wei, who stood up naturally.

   "Judge Wang, the defense summoned the defendant Zhuo Xiaoting to testify in court!"

   Summoning the defendant, this scene is not surprising.

   For the defense, they also have only one witness.

   At present, the investigation department has not caught the fugitive suspect Zhuo Dawu.

   And in Zhang Wei's eyes, although Team Leader Liu, who is in charge of the case, is experienced, he also has some shortcomings.

   The other party is too stable, and it may take more time to catch someone.

   So Zhang Wei could only summon Zhuo Xiaoting and let her testify.

   Self-certification begins!

   "Zhuo Xiaoting, I know what the defense will ask you next. She will ask you about the stolen goods and money at home, so please tell everyone the answer, just to save the prosecution's saliva."

   Zhang Wei said, looking at Xiao Baihe.

   Zhuo Xiaoting took a deep breath, and then began to answer slowly.

   "I didn't choose to speak out about my brother because I wanted to protect him. He is my brother after all, and I also want to protect my grandma."

"I know I may have done something wrong, but if I tell it, it is very likely that my grandmother and I will be in danger, and my brother may also be revenge by his friends. I was very afraid. I'm really scared……"

   Zhuo Xiaoting began to tell.

   Zhang Wei and her questioned and answered, and presented an innocent girl in a complete way in order to protect her family's psychological activities.

   "So, you are doing this for your family?"

   "Yes, I also thought about doing the right thing, but in my heart, protecting my family is the most right thing!"

   As Zhuo Xiaoting finished answering, Zhang Wei also ended the question.

   He slowly walked back to the defense table, but his face was not relaxed.

  Because the next step is the focus of this case, Zhuo Xiaoting must resist Xiao Baihe's fierce attack.

   "Hello, witness!"

  Xiao Baihe got up, walked to the witness stand, and looked at Zhuo Xiaoting.

   The atmosphere in the audience also became tense with Xiao Baihe's actions.

   Zhuo Xiaoting watched the prosecutor approaching step by step, her heart beating gradually intensified.

   "You just mentioned a point, why did your brother put all those stolen goods and money in the hiding room?"

   "Because he was afraid of grandma's inspection, he knew that these things would be thrown out by grandma!"

   "Then why didn't you do this, you can throw all these things out like your grandma?"

   "I..." Zhuo Xiaoting paused and looked at the defense table.

  Zhang Wei nodded, Zhuo Xiaoting understood.

   "I told my brother to take all these things away!"

   "But you didn't take any other measures, you just gave a verbal warning, and didn't even have any protest behavior, did you just let him leave the stolen goods and money in your room?"

   Zhuo Xiaoting looked at Zhang Wei again, who nodded again.

"no……"

"Zhuo Xiaoting, you should know that the money is coming from a wrong source, or you know what kind of person your brother is. He won't work honestly to earn money, and his money is most likely obtained through illegal activities. ,right?"

"Yeah, I know."

   "Then do you know that helping a suspect hide stolen goods and stolen money is actually helping him commit a crime?"

   Zhuo Xiaoting looked at Zhang Wei again, and Zhang Wei nodded seriously.

"Yeah, I know."

  Xiao Baihe also nodded, whether she was satisfied or dissatisfied with this answer, she might not know in her heart.

   "Then, when Team Leader Liu searched your apartment, you tried to hide the stolen money and stolen goods in the pillowcase. Did you know that you were trying to hide the truth!"

"Yes."

  Xiao Baihe paused for a while, then glanced at the jury bench.

   "Zhu Xiaoting, I would like to ask you, if a person tries to hide the truth, in your opinion, is this behavior an act of honesty or dishonesty?"

   "I think it's dishonest..."

"Zhuo Xiaoting, you should have heard the previous cross-examination. When your lawyer Zhang Wei questioned Team Leader Liu, he asked Team Leader Liu to assume that when he approached the room and started the search, he would be as honest as his son. Remember this?"

"I remember."

   "Actually, when Team Leader Liu entered the room, you didn't act honestly!"

"You're right……"

   at the defense table.

   "Master, I feel that the prosecution's question is very sharp, and the jury is beginning to be affected."

   "Yes, Zhang Wei, why don't you object?"

   Xiao Baihe's series of questions made Lin Yumeng and Li Yueqin feel the pressure.

   They are all under pressure as lawyers, so as a witness who is being questioned in front of everyone, one can imagine the pressure Zhuo Xiaoting is under.

   Zhang Wei did not respond to the two.

In the courtroom, Xiao Baihe's questioning continued.

   "Zhuo Xiaoting, you act dishonestly to protect your brother, so when you hide the truth to protect your brother, I would like to ask if you will also hide the truth to protect yourself?"

   "I said, the situation at the time was actually..."

"be opposed to!"

   Just when Zhuo Xiaoting was unable to speak, Zhang Wei finally stood up.

   He knew he had to show his attitude.

   But he also knew in his heart that the question was at a critical moment, so the judge's answer must be...

"invalid objection!"

   Judge Wang didn't even lift his eyelids, his eyes were always on the witness stand.

   To be precise, he was watching Zhuo Xiaoting's reaction motionless.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little dull, Xiao Baihe spoke again: "Zhuo Xiaoting, you want to tell everyone that you chose to lie to protect your brother, but you can protect yourself by not lying and be very honest, right? ?"

   "I, I'm not lying now."

   Zhuo Xiaoting's answer was already a little unconfident.

   She looked at Zhang Wei on the defense table, and Zhang Wei looked at her likewise.

   "Oh, you didn't lie?"

  Xiao Baihe made a thoughtful expression after hearing Zhuo Xiaoting's answer: "I've never met someone who doesn't lie. You want to tell us that you may lie sometimes, but now you must not lie?"

   This question has been understood by the jury, Judge Wang, and even everyone in the hearing bench.

  There is no one in the world who doesn't lie, unless you are a robot, or a perverted self-discipline.

   Zhuo Xiaoting is obviously not such a person, so she will lie, especially when it concerns her own interests, the possibility of lying is very high.

   Her answer is irrelevant, because it is most likely a lie!

   Xiao Baihe's question is an act of murder!

   "Judge Wang, my questioning is over!"

  Xiao Baihe walked back to the prosecution seat, then sat down expressionlessly.

   Her question also made the audience ponder.

   Judge Wang saw the atmosphere of the scene, knocked on the cone and announced: "Temporarily adjourn the court for 30 minutes, we will continue later!"

   Everyone left.

   Prepare the interior.

   "Zhang Wei, why don't you object?"

   "Yeah, you just let your opponent press your client, didn't you see her being questioned by the jury?"

   Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun questioned Zhang Wei as soon as they came in.

   Last week they also said that Zhang Wei's trial performance was good, but today's performance is very disappointing.

   "I didn't raise an objection because I didn't want the jury to question it. Finally, I had to raise an objection to express my position and support my client. In fact, I didn't even want to say this objection."

   Zhang Wei immediately explained, but neither Bai Ruoyun nor Tie Ruyun believed this explanation.

   Zhang Wei's performance just now was not good to be honest.

   Dong Dong Dong!

   At this moment, someone knocked on the door.

   "Defense lawyer, the judge asked you to come to the office!"

  Defence lawyer, it is Zhang Wei of course.

   "The judge is looking for me?"

   Hearing that Lao Wang was looking for him, Zhang Wei glanced at Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun, and finally had to leave with Ting Wei.

   Inside the judge's office.

   When Zhang Wei came here, he saw Xiao Baihe was also there. It seemed that the judge had arranged for both parties to meet at the same time.

   "Law Firm Zhang, sit down!"

   Judge Wang urged Zhang Wei to sit down.

   Seeing Zhang Wei seated, Judge Wang's face was still tense.

"I know that the cross-examination is over, because the defense only has Zhuo Xiaoting as a witness. At the same time, I also know that Team Leader Liu has not caught Zhuo Dawu, but I am not in this meeting to question the arrest of the investigation department. Efficiency, but because of this case, because of the defendant in this case, Zhuo Xiaoting!"

   He looked at Zhang Wei and said in a more serious tone: "Lawyer Zhang, the next is the closing arguments of both parties. Once you both say it, there is no way to reach a court deal!"

   "So now I want to ask you, why did you reject the 4-month deal given by Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, which in my opinion is the Prosecutor's biggest concession, you should convince your client to accept this deal!"

   Seeing what Judge Wang said, Zhang Wei also knew that he had to explain, especially when Xiao Baihe was still there.

   "Pharaoh, in fact, I really tried to convince her to make a deal, but I know one more thing, and that is that my client is innocently implicated, and she is innocent!"

   "Innocent, are you still so naive?" Judge Wang shook his head with a look of disappointment.

   Even Xiao Baihe was also a little speechless.

   I've already questioned that little girl like this, and you still say that the other party is innocent?

"In fact, I would also like to be able to say this in the final closing statement that my client was willing to risk jail time and to prove her innocence, for which she even dropped a four-month deal. !"

"no!"

   Hearing Zhang Wei's "excessive" request, Judge Wang directly interrupted.

   "Lawyer Zhang, I thought you wouldn't be so naive. You told me what reason to support you doing this. You are breaking the rules of the court!"

   "Your Excellency, I just want to tell the jury how determined my client is. That's 5 years in prison. She..."

   "Shut up!"

Judge Wang interrupted Zhang Wei again and emphasized: "If the court braid transaction was made public, the prosecution would not have proposed it for 4 months at all. Challenge our bottom line!"

   Zhang Wei could hear that Judge Wang was a little angry.

  Xiao Baihe didn't say a word the whole time, but his attitude was also superficial.

   "Zhang Wei, I'm here to warn you, if you talk too much in your closing statement, even if you suddenly get windy, even if your mouth is leaking, you will rot the transaction in my stomach!"

Judge Wang stared at Zhang Wei and emphasized again: "In order to confirm that you understand the seriousness of this matter, I must emphasize it again in front of you. Months, even if it's a word, a number, even if you imply to the jury how long the defendant's sentence will be, even if it's a vague concept, you will not only face an invalid trial, but you will go to jail for it!”

   "Lawyer Zhang, please answer me now, did you hear what I said!"

   Zhang Wei pouted, but did not respond.

   "Lawyer, please answer me, have you heard this!" Judge Wang asked again, with a more serious tone than before.

  Zhang Wei finally took a deep breath before nodding: "I heard it, Old Wang!"

   "Very good, I hope you remember your answer, now you all go out!"

   Judge Wang chased away the people, so Zhang Wei and Xiao Baihe could only leave.

When    was walking at the door, Xiao Baihe stopped Zhang Wei.

   "To be honest, your client is really irrational. I believe that 99 out of 100 people will agree to this transaction!"

   "Unfortunately, my client is the only one who is not enlightened!"

   "Then good luck, Lawyer Zhang!"

   Watching Xiao Baihe walk away, Zhang Wei could only go back to the preparation room.

  Grandma Wang looked concerned when she saw him coming back: "Lawyer Zhang, is there going to be a closing statement next?"

   "Yes, and I think this time is very tricky, because the opponent is not a mediocre person!"

"That……"

   "We can only resign now, although I know it's wrong to say this, but I also know that even if I promise everything, you won't believe it!"

   Zhang Wei said with a smile, although the corners of his mouth were bitter, "Okay, the judge only gave us 30 minutes to rest. He called him over just now, and the time is almost up, let's all go back!"

   The group had no choice but to return to the court scene.

  As people returned one after another, the entire courtroom scene became lively again.

   Judge Wang walked back to his seat.

   He glanced at Zhang Wei and shook his black robe.

  Implication: You can see clearly, even if I want to help you, the robe on my body will not agree, so you can do it yourself!

   And, he has warned.

  If Zhang Wei dared to take chances and put forward the content of the court braided transaction between the prosecution and the defense in the closing speech, then don't blame him for being ruthless!

  In the hearing box, everyone is seated.

   Zhao Chunming looked at the scene indifferently, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more obvious.

   This time, their local inspection headquarters will definitely be able to thwart Zhang Wei's spirit!

   Contrary to him, on the other side of the hearing booth, Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun's faces were quite ugly.

   Grandma Wang's hands were crossed, her fingers clenched tightly, and her face was sad.

  The atmosphere in the court was also extremely depressing.

   "Defense, according to the witness list you submitted, you have no more witnesses to call, right?"

   "Yes, Judge Wang!"

   "Okay, let's start our closing arguments!"

   Following Judge Wang's announcement, Xiao Baihe stood up first.

   She walked to the court, then glanced at Zhang Wei, and finally walked to the jury bench.

   "You know, there's a saying among defense attorneys that a jury is made up of 12 idiots..."

   This familiar opening remark made Zhang Wei's pupils shrink slightly.

   He looked at Xiao Baihe with some surprise, and at the same time began to think about one thing in his heart.

  Why did the other party choose the opening remarks of this set of closing arguments?

   Is this a deliberate release of water?

   (end of this chapter)

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