Crazy, You Call This a Trainee Lawyer

   Chapter 246 Using the Media? You really don't change judges?

  Wednesday, pre-trial day.

  South Island City, Municipal Court.

   When he took Lin Xiangwan's extended commercial vehicle again, Zhang Wei was not in a good mood.

  Because today is Wednesday, the day of the pre-trial case.

   More because he learned about the relationship between the presiding judge and the chief prosecutor in this case, and because he did not have the key evidence of the case in his hands.

   These are all telling him that this case is very difficult to fight.

   To sum up, the difficulty has reached the level of hell!

   When they came to the door of the court, countless media reporters swarmed.

   "President Lin, why did you kill your husband Jia Shiqing?"

   "It is rumored that Jia Shiqing cheated during marriage, is this the reason for your murder?"

   "Mr. Lin, did you have a quarrel with Jia Shiqing, so you murdered because of excitement, or did you plan it for a long time?"

   "I heard that Mr. Lin kept saying that he lost his memory. Is this really amnesia, or do you want to use your mental state as a reason to exonerate yourself?"

   "Maybe this person next to Mr. Lin is your defense lawyer, but I heard that he is not a local law firm in the South Island. Could it be that Lin always has a guilty conscience and needs to transfer a lawyer from another place?"

   "Mr. Lin, do you know who your husband cheated on?"

   "Mr. Lin..."

  Zhang Wei found that no matter where he is, the questions of media reporters are always so tricky and never show mercy.

   These questions will obviously irritate Lin Xiangwan, but the media will not take care of the emotions of the people being questioned.

  If they could, they would even like to chase after Lin Xiangwan and ask questions 24 hours a day.

   If you are not ruthless, how do you get the material?

   In the media industry, whoever has a big idea can become famous!

  Whoever becomes famous can make money!

   This is common sense.

   Under the siege of the media, Zhang Wei and the driver acted as bodyguards, protecting Lin Xiangwan and assistant Xiaoli, and walked to the gate of the city court.

   Zhang Wei said that every time he came to this moment, he missed a certain Hanhan very much.

   If she can go out, none of these reporters will want to get close to them.

  Finally, Zhang Wei and the driver's eldest brother finally sent Lin Xiangwan and Xiaoli to the door after exhausting their strength.

   At this time, they were already sweating.

   "Lawyer Zhang, aren't you coming in?"

  Lin Xiangwan was just about to enter the city court, but found that Zhang Wei did not come with him.

   "No, I have one more thing to deal with, and it has to rely on the power of the media!"

   Zhang Wei nodded at the former, then walked to the media reporters at the entrance of the court.

  Lin Xiangwan was a little curious. She also dealt with the media often and knew that these people were wolves.

  When you succeed, they are polite to you, but when you fall off the altar, they turn into hungry wolves, chasing after you to bite.

  Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaained out that she just came to the South Island and needs attention urgently, but the media loves her and ignores her.

   Then, relying on Jincheng's resources and her professional vision, she secured several lucrative investments.

   This group of media turned into licking dogs, chasing after her wildly to report, her news grabbed the headlines every day, and the attitude of the media towards her at that time was no different from licking dogs.

   Unexpectedly, just after the accident, the attitude of this group of media changed suddenly. Those media who had cooperated with her issued statements one after another, saying that the cooperation between the two sides is over, and everyone will be passersby in the future.

   The meanness and selfishness of the media, all of which are revealed in the face of hot traffic and interests.

   Simply!

  Lin Xiangwan is also curious, why does Zhang Wei need to use the power of the media?

   At the gate of the court, Zhang Wei walked out.

   When the media reporters saw Lin Xiangwan walk into the court, they all gave up, but when they saw Zhang Wei walking out again, they gathered around again.

   "This lawyer, are you Mr. Lin's defense lawyer?"

   "Excuse me, what kind of defense are you going to defend for Mr. Lin, innocent or guilty?"

   "President Lin killed someone, and you still have to defend her because of the high lawyer fees?"

   "For money, help a murderer, is your conscience okay?"

   Well, Zhang Wei admitted that he would never like the media.

   The questions of these reporters almost portrayed themselves as an unscrupulous lawyer who has no conscience for the sake of money.

   "Ahem, fellow reporters, I'm not very good at answering your questions, because this case is still under trial. For the specific details of the case, please refer to the information released by the court!"

   Hearing Zhang Wei's first sentence, the reporters all rolled their eyes.

  If they all reported the information released by the court, they would have been drinking the northwest wind.

  Because of this information, the public can also search on the court’s official website. What’s the point of them reporting this?

   What they want is not these, but the material!

   "Maybe you don't know, I'm not a local lawyer in Nandao City, but I was surprised and shocked when I heard a news yesterday!"

   There are strong materials!

  The reporters are all battle-hardened, and they all pricked up their ears when they heard Zhang Wei say this.

   Obviously, the lawyer is ready to break the news.

   "What's the news?" A reporter immediately asked, and other reporters nearby followed suit and moved closer.

   "Actually, whether this issue is too big or too small, it is the presiding judge of this case. It seems that his name is Lu Zhengting. I personally think he is not suitable to be the presiding judge of this case?"

   Hearing Zhang Wei say this, the reporters all "cut".

That's it?

  Is this a big surprise?

   "Judge Lu is the judge of the Criminal Division of the City Court. Is it normal to hear this case?"

   "Yes, Judge Lu has a good reputation. What's wrong with this case?"

   "Judge Lu has been a criminal trial judge for almost 30 years. He has tried many major cases before. It's normal for you to be a foreigner, but I can tell you that Judge Lu is absolutely qualified to be the presiding lawyer!"

   "That's right, why is Judge Lu not suitable? I think he is very suitable!"

   Media reporters scolded Zhang Wei one after another, looking indignant.

   Obviously, standing at the gate of the city court, they naturally have to show an attitude toward the judge.

   After all, it is someone else's land, so you have to lick it!

   After being scolded by the media reporters, Zhang Wei was not angry at all, on the contrary, he was very calm.

   "Ahem, of course I'm not questioning Judge Lu's professionalism, and as you all said, I'm from out of town and I don't know much about local judges, so I'm not suitable to comment on judges."

   "But, I happen to know the chief prosecutor of this case, her name is Lu Wenwen, and I also know that Lu Wenwen and Judge Lu Zhengting seem to be..."

   Zhang Wei said this, gave the media reporters a smile, and then walked into the city court without looking back.

  Some things do not need to be pointed out.

   On the contrary, as long as two names are mentioned, countless media people will interpret them crazily, and make up a lot of things in their crazy brains.

   Zhang Wei knew that he only needed to name Lu Zhengting and Lu Wenwen, and the rest would be left to the media.

   "Lu Wenwen?"

   "Isn't this case in charge of the Mingyue District Prosecutor's Office? I remembered that the prosecutor of the investigation office should be called Wei Min?"

   "I seem to have heard some news that the case was handed over to the Municipal District Attorney General's Office, but I didn't expect it to be Prosecutor Lu Gao!"

   "Strange, this is also news, the case is handed over to the General Administration, we can find out with a little investigation, right?"

   "By the way, Prosecutor Lu Gao and Judge Lu are both surnamed Lu. They won't be a family..."

   "Fuck, they seem to be really a family!"

  The reporters suddenly reacted, Lu Wenwen's father seems to be Lu Zhengting!

  Fuck!

  In an instant, all the reporters were not calm.

   In the daughter's case, the father is the presiding judge!

   In the case that my father is presiding over, my daughter is the chief prosecutor!

   Fantastic material!

  What a big surprise!

   "Who dares to fight this case, isn't this a 100% loss?"

   "Bullshit, father and daughter are of the same mind, their profits cut off gold!"

   "Judge Lucas Gallo, let alone gold, silver, copper and iron, diamonds will be broken for you!"

   "This arrangement by the city court is obviously a work mistake, hurry up and go back and write a report!"

   "Why are you going back, you must grab the first hand, and you can code it directly on your phone!"

   "Hurry up, my bluetooth external keyboard, my hands are already hungry!"

   Not to mention how excited the reporters outside were, Zhang Wei had already returned to the court preparation room.

   "Lawyer Zhang, are you using the power of the media to pressure the court to change the judge?"

  Lin Xiangwan also saw the scene where Zhang Wei wanted the reporter to break the news, and naturally asked a question.

   Zhang Wei's purpose should be to ask the court to replace Lu Zhengting, so as to buy more time, maybe the case will turn around.

   "No, I have no plans to change judges at all, I just want to use the power of the media to put pressure on Judge Lu."

   "If he makes a judgment in the court's favor for the prosecution, he has to consider whether the media will think that he is favoring his daughter!"

   "I just want some controversial issues, through the pressure created by the media, to give myself an advantage, that's all!"

   Zhang Wei denied Lin Xiangwan's speculation.

   Just kidding, my time is precious, how can I possibly replace the judge.

  After changing judges, the case will have to be rescheduled, which may take a few weeks.

   I, Zhang, became an ace lawyer one day later, and the loss was all money!

   "Let's go, the pre-trial time is almost here, let's go to the court first!"

   Zhang Wei glanced at the time and immediately urged again.

  Lin Xiangwan's case, the Nandao City Court specially opened a large courtroom, and the hearing bench can accommodate 100 people.

   But the influence of this case is very big, and Lin Xiangwan is also a famous person in Nandao City. The 100 seats in the hearing box are obviously not enough to sit.

   Even if it was a preliminary hearing, the hearing booth was crowded at the moment.

   When Zhang Wei took Lin Xiangwan into the courtroom, he happened to see Lu Wenwen and Wei Min appearing from the corridor on the other side.

   "Lu Gao check!"

   "Lawyer Zhang!"

   The two of them nodded lightly, although their attitudes were cold, they considered greetings.

  The two sides walked into the courtroom, and countless people in the hearing box looked sideways.

   "This is Prosecutor Lu Gao, the trump card of the South Island City Court!"

   "Have you heard that the presiding judge of this case seems to be Lu Gaojian's father?"

   "I've heard it too. To be honest, no one thought that the presiding judge was Judge Lu Zhengting. He didn't say he participated in his daughter's case, but he was also the judge. Isn't it a coincidence?"

   "Who says it's not, the defense lawyer will definitely make an opinion!"

   "Nonsense, if you don't give your opinion, are you still waiting to lose?"

  There was also a lot of discussion in the hearing box.

   Zhang Wei and Lu Wenwen heard it, and their expressions were different.

   Both the prosecution and the defense took their seats.

   Zhang Wei and Lin Xiangwan took their seats with calm expressions.

  Lu Wenwen and Wei Min sat next to each other, their expressions were a little worried.

   "It's really unfortunate that the court has arranged for Judge Lu to try this case. Gao Lu, I guess the defense will definitely raise an objection as soon as possible!"

   "Of course, this is also his job. If he objects, the trial should be postponed, which is also a reasonable request, and there is nothing we can do to stop it."

   Hearing Wei Min's complaint, Lu Wenwen's expression was much calmer.

   After all, this was also the first time the court knew that the case was handed over to her, so there was a selection error.

   It depends on how the defense lawyers will exploit this loophole.

   Generally speaking, the other party will definitely object at the first time.

   "Stand up!"

   Just when everyone in the court was thinking differently, Tingwei finally spoke up.

   This also means that the judge is here!

  Lu Zhengting is a middle-aged man who is not tall but has a dignified face.

   His steps are steady and his face is serious. This is the impression he gives others.

   Of course, judges generally give the impression that they are serious and unsmiling.

   Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief after just one glance, because he could see that this judge was someone who attached more importance to principles and traditions.

  Lu Zhengting sat on the trial seat, then glanced at the audience, and stayed in the prosecution seat for a while.

   There was nothing he could do. Sitting in the court with his daughter, he was also helpless.

   "Cough, before this court announces the start of the pre-trial, there is one thing that must be explained!"

  Lu Zhengting cleared his throat, then looked at the defense table, and asked aloud:

   "Defense lawyer, the previous court notification documents, and the notification phone number, have you confirmed receipt?"

   "Of course, Your Honor, I have received it!"

   "Well, this court is clear!"

   After getting Zhang Wei's affirmative answer, Lu Zhengting said again: "Then do you know that this court and the chief prosecutor of this case, Prosecutor Lu Wenwen, are in a father-daughter relationship?"

   "We know!"

"Well, this court announces that since the prosecution and the presiding party in this case are blood relatives, in order to avoid the judgment affecting judicial justice and avoiding suspicion, if the defense objects, this court will immediately change the presiding judge according to the defense's request. Judge……"

  Lu Zhengting's announcement did not surprise everyone.

   On the contrary, if he didn't say it, everyone would think there was a problem.

   "Defense lawyer, obviously you have been aware of these circumstances. This court asks you, do you need to raise an objection?"

  Although Lu Zhengting believes that this issue is superfluous, how could the prosecution not raise objections, but the necessary procedures still have to be followed.

   "Ahem, Your Honor, the defense..."

  Lu Zhengting subconsciously packed his things and prepared to get up and leave the table.

   "...the defense has no objection!"

   "Oh... wait, what did you say?"

   In the trial seat, Lu Zhengting's eyes widened, he just moved his **** out of position, and sat down again.

  Similarly, Lu Wenwen's eyes widened at the prosecution table.

   Wei Min next door also shook his head, suspecting that he seemed to have heard it wrong just now.

   The defense, did you say that you have no objection?

  No, no, no, have you been under too much pressure at work recently and have problems with your hearing?

   "What, do you need me to repeat it?"

  Zhang Wei saw many people showing expressions of consternation, and immediately got up and announced, "That, I'll say it again, the defense has no opinion on Judge Lu Zhengting as the presiding judge of this case!"

No comments!

   This time, the audience heard clearly.

   Zhang Wei did not object, and even stated it again to ensure that no one heard it wrong.

   "Cough cough cough. Defense attorney, can you say it again?"

  Because of his surprise, Lu Zhengting almost didn't catch his breath, so he asked again.

   "Your Majesty, what are you surprised about? I don't raise objections, don't we just believe in your professional ethics?"

   "We believe that Judge Lu is a righteous judge who pays attention to fairness and justice and will never bend the law for personal gain!"

   Zhang Wei not only answered again, but also licked the judge by the way.

   Of course, in addition to the compliments, there is also a trace of intriguing threats.

   Zhang Wei's implication: You are in the same court with your daughter. If you do anything to favor the prosecution after the court session, be careful that others think you are bent on favoritism!

   "Since... since the defense lawyers do not object, then this court can only continue to serve as the presiding party!"

   Although Lu Zhengting didn't understand, since Zhang Wei had no objection, it was not easy for him to leave the table.

   After all, the people who should have the most opinions agree, and he has no reason to let the court change the judge.

   "Since that's the case, then the pre-trial will continue. Please each side declare their own arguments in court?"

   Although Lu Wenwen was surprised by Zhang Wei's "uprightness", her work must continue.

   "Judge... Your Excellency!"

  Looking at her father in court, Lu Wenwen's expression was also slightly awkward.

   She took a deep breath and made some adjustments before continuing: "The prosecution believes that in this case, the defendant Lin Xiangwan murdered her husband Jia Shiqing with solid evidence, and hopes that the court will rule on the defendant's crime as second-degree murder!"

  Lu Zhengting looked at his daughter, nodded, and then looked at Zhang Wei.

   "Your Excellency, the defense believes that in this case, my client, Ms. Lin Xiangwan, is also a victim. The Investigation Division found some traces of conflict on the deck of the yacht where the incident occurred. My client is likely to be in self-defense."

   "The defense believes that the prosecution has not completed all the investigations of reasonable doubts, ignoring that our client may have attacked her husband Jia Shiqing out of self-defense, resulting in the latter's death."

  Lu Zhengting glanced at Zhang Wei in surprise.

   "You mean, you want to plead not guilty on the grounds of self-defense, and at the same time you want to point out that the prosecution's allegation contains work errors?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, although I know that even you may not believe it, my client is likely to be innocent, and as her attorney, everything must be based on her best interests, and the defense pleads for innocence. !"

   "This court understands!"

   Although Lu Zhengting did not understand, he also took note of Zhang Wei's arguments in court.

   He could only say to Zhang Wei, you are such a good guy, how dare you talk nonsense with your eyes open like this!

   Not only that, Zhang Wei also took the face of the real father and said that he wanted to provoke his daughter's work, which was simply a provocation.

   "Invite the candidate jury to come in!"

  Lu Zhengting rubbed his forehead and signaled to Tingwei that the jury could be seated.

  As the jurors walked into the jury bench one by one, the pre-trial was finally coming to the fore.

   (end of this chapter)