Crazy, You Call This a Trainee Lawyer

   Chapter 121 Can't Convince? The principal insists

  Golden City Building, 25th floor.

   Jincheng Law Firm Meeting Room.

   Zhang Wei returned again and informed the parties of the transaction he had reached with the headquarters of the District Prosecutor.

   "10 months?" Bai Ruoyun glanced at Zhang Wei unexpectedly.

   This one in front of me can actually get a 10-month deal from the local inspection headquarters, which is not easy.

   Generally speaking, the plea deal of the district attorney's office may be relatively easy to talk about.

   But the District Prosecution Headquarters is different. It is a group of extremely tough prosecutors. Even if you reduce the sentence by 30%, it will be the same as killing them, let alone halving or even exceeding it.

   So after Bai Ruoyun learned the news, he walked directly into the meeting room.

   "Xiaoting, the prosecution agrees to make a deal, 10 months!"

   "10 months in prison?"

   Zhuo Xiaoting looked at Grandma Wang, who also looked at Bai Ruoyun.

   "I think you can accept it!" Bai Ruoyun nodded with a kind tone.

   "But I'm going to jail. Isn't jail time for bad people?"

   Zhuo Xiaoting still resisted.

   Bai Ruoyun enlightened: "But if you don't plead guilty, then you may be in prison for 3-5 years, plus the rumors I heard outside, there is a high probability of the maximum sentence."

   "But I didn't commit a crime?"

   "The investigation department found the stolen goods and stolen money in your room, and you were preparing to hide the stolen goods at the time, and they were stolen and obtained by them. Can't it be false?"

   "That's my brother's stuff, I hid it to..."

   "Stop, I've heard this explanation."

   Bai Ruoyun interrupted Zhuo Xiaoting, then sighed and looked at Zhang Wei at the door.

   Her eyes seemed to tell Zhang Wei: I can't persuade this little girl for the time being, or you can think of a way!

   Zhang Wei is also helpless, he will not coax the little girl.

  Otherwise, the person at home would have opened up to him long ago, how could he be like this, going upstairs every day and being scolded.

"Zhuo Xiaoting, in fact, I should call you a client, but these are not important. What I want to tell you is that your brother absconded in fear of crime, and his 'partners' also fled. In a few days, the investigation department may They may or may not be caught, but they need someone to convict now, and you are that person!"

   Zhang Wei said, walked to Zhuo Xiaoting, looked at her and said:

   "If you are convicted in the end, it is the crime of illegal profit-making by selling pornographic materials, and the amount is particularly huge"

"Did you know that the people behind your brother have a complete industrial chain, and their 'study materials' are imported from abroad and sold to young students after being packaged on the cover. This incident has had an extremely bad impact. According to the feedback from the Investigation Section, the amount of money involved in the group behind this case is as high as tens of millions."

"I tell you, these charges are legal. Once the charges are convicted, your brother will definitely be imprisoned for more than 10 years. Ninety percent of the bosses of the industry behind him are imprisoned for life. There is no possibility of any discretion for these charges! And you, as the first defendant in this case, the District Prosecution Headquarters must want to make a good start, which means that they will use their greatest strength and mobilize the best resources to ensure that this trial achieves what they want the result of!"

   "Now that I say that, you understand?"

   Zhuo Xiaoting stared blankly at Zhang Wei and then at Grandma Wang.

   Zhang Wei's words made her eyes a little flustered, and her expression became more and more excited.

   "Grandma..."

   Finally, Zhuo Xiaoting fell into Grandma Wang's arms.

   "Lawyer Bai, and Lawyer Zhang, is there really nothing you can do? You are Jincheng!"

   Compared with the little girl whose mentality has been broken, Grandma Wang is better. Although her words are a bit more serious, she remains relatively calm.

   "Grandma Wang, I'm not afraid to tell you that even our Jincheng cannot guarantee a 100% victory in the lawsuit."

   "Yes, only God knows the result of the trial. No matter how good a lawyer is, he can only increase his winning rate, making this value infinitely close to 100%, but only close to it."

   Bai Ruoyun and Zhang Wei spoke one after another, showing their attitude.

   "I don't think we're sure we'll win this case, even if we use family as a court braid, because we can't predict how many jurors care about family, we..."

"Do not!"

   Zhang Wei seemed to be about to say something, but was interrupted by Zhuo Xiaoting screaming.

   This scream also startled Li Yueqin and Lin Yumeng.

   Seeing Zhuo Xiaoting break free from Grandma Wang's arms, she yelled at Zhang Wei, "I didn't do bad things, I really didn't do bad things, it's not fair!"

   "It's not fair, I didn't do anything, I don't plead guilty, and I'm not going to jail!"

   "But you do intend to hide stolen goods and stolen money, the evidence of the Investigation Section..."

   "I don't want to go to jail, I don't want to plead guilty, I'm innocent!"

   Seeing that Zhang Wei was still trying to persuade, Zhuo Xiaoting screamed again, her voice was slightly hoarse, but full of stubbornness.

   "Grandma, you taught me not to lie, I didn't commit a crime, why should I plead guilty?"

   "Little girl, it's not what you think, the confession here is actually..."

   "No, I don't want to plead guilty, I didn't make a mistake, I'm all here to help my brother, to help my grandma, I don't want to…"

   Finally, at the end of a scream, Zhuo Xiaoting bumped Zhang Wei in front of her and rushed out of the meeting room.

   "Xiaoting!" Grandma Wang immediately followed.

"This…"

   Zhang Wei got up quickly, ready to catch up.

   "Zhang Wei, that's enough, let them go!"

   But Bai Ruoyun also spoke up, stopped Zhang Wei, and motioned Li Yueqin and Lin Yumeng to chase out.

  When the two girls also went out, only Bai Ruoyun and Zhang Wei were left in the meeting room.

   "How about it, this is the daily life of the family department. Unlike our lawyers, children can accurately weigh the pros and cons and know how to choose."

   "Your family department is really great. You have to convince such people every day. I don't think I have the patience."

   "Not all of them. At least in the juvenile courts we go to, there are very few major criminal offenses. Basically, most of the children steal and fight."

   Bai Ruoyun said, the corners of his mouth were bitter.

   Grandma Wang's grandson, she was the child she was most familiar with back then. This kid didn't learn well when he was young, but he didn't expect it to be the same now.

   This is a thief’s heart that is hard to change, seeing the big from childhood!

  The grandson has now escaped, but he has harmed his sister and made Grandma Wang fearful.

   "Zhang Wei, are you sure about this case? Although I know that you are only a newcomer to the criminal department, I have a feeling that you are not a newcomer?"

   "Sister Bai, look at what you said, why am I not a newcomer, I haven't even got a practicing license!"

   Seeing Zhang Wei's mocking attitude, Bai Ruoyun's originally depressed mood finally eased a little.

   "That's fine, you're a newcomer, but let's get back to the case, shall we?"

   "Didn't you say everything just now, no one can guarantee 100% that they will win the case, let alone me, the big boss probably won't do it either!"

   "That's right!"

   "So the only thing I can guarantee to the client is that for every case, I will use my best state to deal with it!"

   At this moment, Grandma Wang came back with Zhuo Xiaoting. Grandma and granddaughter held hands and stood at the door of the meeting room.

   "Lawyer Zhang, Lawyer Bai, we decided not to plead guilty because I believe my granddaughter is innocent!"

   Seeing what Grandma Wang said, Zhang Wei was not surprised.

   He and Bai Ruoyun on the side looked at each other and smiled, it seemed that the lawsuit was going to be another tough battle.

  …

  Wednesday, pre-trial day.

   Zhang Wei brought his friends to the city court early.

   "Zhang Wei, this way!"

   When Zhang Wei arrived at the city court, Bai Ruoyun also arrived with Grandma Wang and a nervous Zhuo Xiaoting.

  Beside Bai Ruoyun, there were also several female lawyers from the Family Department.

   "They are all here to watch, and they are cheering you on. Our family department is on your criminal team's side in this trial!"

   "Thank you, Sister Bai!"

   Zhang Wei expressed his gratitude, and then looked around.

   "I just told Lao Tie, tell him not to drive here, and honestly squeeze the subway with us. You see, we are all there, and he is still stuck on the road!"

   Seeing that Tie Ruyun has no dojo, Zhang Wei complained.

   "Yes, the master is right, the team leader is too stupid!"

   Zhang Wei's words immediately aroused Lin Yumeng's approval, and also made the atmosphere a little more lively among the crowd.

   At least hearing Zhang Wei's ridicule, Zhuo Xiaoting is no longer as nervous as before.

  Bai Ruoyun took all this in his eyes, secretly said a good trick, and just one sentence relieved the client's nervousness, which is really impossible for ordinary people to do!

   "It looks like Lao Tie won't be here for a while, let's go in!"

   Seeing that Tie Ruyun was not showing up for a long time, Zhang Wei had no choice but to take his client into the preparation room to adjust.

the other side.

   With the public trial of this case, a lot of people came to the District Prosecution Headquarters.

   As the first case with a big impact after the new year, and the top is also paying attention to the outcome of the case, the District Prosecution Headquarters must show a posture.

   As the director of the Serious Crimes Division, Zhao Chunming naturally needed to be present.

   Also coming together were five or six prosecutors from the Serious Crimes Division, and the same number of prosecutors from the Minor Crimes Division next door.

  Then the prosecutor is here, so naturally Guo Wufeng will be there too.

   Of course, they also sent the trump card. Prosecutor Xiao Baihe walked in the crowd with Tan Yingying, his little follower.

   In the aura of the District Prosecution Headquarters, all the media people at the door of the court did not dare to approach, and could only be separated by a distance of two or three meters, ready to wait for them to stop before starting the interview.

   After Zhao Chunming walked to the door of the court, he swept both sides and snorted coldly:

   "Leave two people, deal with the media, and the others come in with me!"

   The Minor Crimes Section and the Serious Crimes Section each left two people to deal with the media, and the rest went straight to the court without any delay.

  Fortunately, this time, the Central Court is open. There is enough space. Even with the media, dozens of people can sit down.

   Prepare the interior.

   "Court time is almost here!"

   As Tingwei announced at the door, Zhuo Xiaoting held Grandma Wang's hand and the two looked at each other for a long time.

   "Child, I heard from the lawyers today that it is a pretrial trial and you don't need to go to court, so don't be afraid!"

   A group of people walked into the courtroom, and countless eyes met on them.

   Everyone present wanted to see who the defendant was this time.

   When they saw that the defendant was a little girl, some were surprised, some were puzzled, and it was even more tempting to wonder if the case was wrong.

   However, Zhao Chunming and the others at the local prosecutor's headquarters were sitting at the front of the hearing table with the old **** above.

   Guo Wufeng was sitting next to Zhao Chunming, and when he saw Zhang Wei appear, his face finally changed.

   "Hey, Director Zhao, as you expected, Jincheng sent this kid!"

   "Zhang Wei is also a bit of a skill. In this case, my local prosecutor's office initiated a public prosecution, and the ace Xiao Baihe was sent. If not Zhang Wei, could it be the coward Tie Ruyun?"

   "That's right!"

   Guo Wufeng nodded, as if to agree.

  Fortunately, Zhang Wei couldn't hear these words, so he took Zhuo Xiaoting to the dock.

  Li Yueqin and Lin Yumeng are on the left and the right, accompanying Zhuo Xiaoting.

   The defense took their seats.

   Zhang Wei glanced at the next door, and saw Xiao Baihe and Tan Yingying also looking at him.

   The two sides nodded to each other as a greeting.

   Soon the judge arrived.

   The judge who came this time is also an old acquaintance of Zhang Wei, Judge Wang in the Lin Xiao case.

   "Judge Wang, a relatively conservative person may be biased towards the party who abides by the law, that is, the prosecution."

   Seeing Judge Wang appearing, Zhang Wei felt a little helpless.

   The character and style of this judge were not what he expected.

   It would be nice if Brother Calm came, the other party might prefer their side.

After Judge Wang walked to the jury bench, he glanced at the audience.

   "Good guy, there are so many people here!"

   He muttered inwardly and waved to Zhang Wei and Xiao Baihe.

   The two looked at each other and could only step forward.

   "What's the matter with the two of you, especially your lawyer Zhang? I heard the news that the prosecutor gave you a 10-month condition, why didn't you agree?"

   Hearing Pharaoh's question, Zhang Wei spread his hands.

   "Judge Wang, you have wronged me. Both I and Bai Ruoyun from our law firm suggested that the client accept this condition."

   "In fact, I hope the court can record this matter, I did remind my client, and even analyzed all possible consequences of the judgment with her, I have done my duty as a lawyer!"

   This is true, Zhang Wei has persuaded him, but Zhuo Xiaoting doesn't listen at all!

After hearing this, Judge Wang looked at Xiao Baihe again.

  Xiao Lihe did not speak, but was muttering in his heart.

   I have already given all the conditions, what do you think I do, what does the defendant's refusal have to do with my prosecution?

"alright!"

   Judge Wang understood, but instead of letting the two go back, he suddenly shouted to the dock: "Defendant Zhuo Xiaoting!"

  Zhang Wei hurriedly gestured towards the dock, and Zhuo Xiaoting got up slowly.

   "Zhuo Xiaoting, do you know for sure that once you are convicted, you will face up to 5 years of mandatory imprisonment. No one can change this!"

   This question is a bit serious, especially for an 18-year-old girl.

"Yeah, I know!"

   Zhuo Xiaoting nodded in response to the judge's question.

   "Then do you know that the prosecution offered to enter into a plea bargain with 10 months in prison?"

"knowledge!"

   "Since you know, but you refused?"

"Yes!"

   Judge Wang asked this, his eyes narrowed, and then he asked:

   "Your lawyer Zhang Wei once suggested that you accept the prosecutor's conditions. Is that true?"

   "Yes, but I don't agree!"

   "You don't agree?"

   "Yes, Your Honor!"

   "Okay, I see, you can sit down."

   Judge Wang made it clear, at least he knew the determination of the defendant.

   Zhang Wei and Xiao Baihe turned around, and Judge Wang also looked over.

   "Lawyer Zhang, you are not a newcomer anymore. I also know that your strength does not match your age. But to be honest, I really want to revoke your defense qualifications in this case!"

   "Judge Wang, what do you mean, did I do anything wrong?"

   Hearing what the judge said, Zhang Wei shouted that he was wronged.

   "You boy, isn't that obvious?"

The judge was also speechless, and rebuked in his voice: "You can't even convince your client, she is still a young girl, but you can't convince her to accept such an obvious truth. What's more, let me believe that you can convince her. The jury, to believe the impossible!"

   Zhang Wei understood after hearing this.

   "Judge Wang, I don't agree with your statement!"

"You don't agree? Is it because I overlooked something, or is it that your wild questions can help you win 12 qualified jurors, or your excellent ability to respond on the spot can make all the evidence submitted by the prosecution invalid, Or maybe Prosecutor Xiao Baihe suddenly fell in love with you and decided to withdraw from this trial?"

   "cough cough..."

   Seeing that Judge Wang made a joke on himself, Xiao Baihe appropriately "protested".

   "Judge Wang, although I don't deny any possibility, what I want to say is that my court braid claim is because the client says he is innocent!"

   "Good guy, lawyer Zhang, you are also a frequent visitor to our court. You should know how ironic it is for the defendant to say this. You tell me which defendant will not say this when he goes to court?"

   "No, Judge Wang, you misunderstood. What I want to say is that I chose to defend her based on my trust in my client and rejected the prosecution's conditions."

   "Then do you also want to use 'I trust the defendant is innocent' as a defense today?"

   Zhang Wei stopped talking, and the judge didn't bother to ask.

"Okay, I hope you know what you're doing, lawyer Zhang, and I hope you can create miracles again, but I'm just the presiding judge, and my professional ethics do not allow me to make any decision that favors one side. I am more It's impossible to influence the jury, I hope you understand!"

   Judge Wang said, and glanced at Xiao Baihe, meaning: I said this to you on purpose.

  Xiao Lihe nodded and said he knew.

   "Okay, you step back!"

   As Judge Wang sent them away, they each returned to their seats.

   "Old Lu, I'm a little tired today, let the candidate jury come up!"

   Judge Wang greeted the court guard beside him and started the pre-trial.

   As the candidate jury enters the jury seat and sits down, it also heralds the beginning of the pre-trial.

The    and tense atmosphere gradually permeated the courtroom.

  Zhang Wei sat in the dock and looked at the hearing booth at the back, but was a little speechless.

   Is this old iron stuck on the road?

   (end of this chapter)