Same crime

The winter in Suijiang this year was very snowy. It felt like the last snow hadn't melted yet, so another one fell.Suijiang City Detention Center, a desolate suburb, is covered with a vast expanse of white everywhere, and the back mountain not far from the detention center seems to be covered with a white tulle, adding to the hostility of this place far away from the hustle and bustle. There is a touch of graceful beauty, with a unique sense of coziness.If Gong Yuechao hadn't been imprisoned, he would have enjoyed the sight even more. ——Gong Yuechao thought so while taking a break from snow sweeping.

In fact, his case did not drag on for too long, and people from the procuratorate soon came to deliver the indictment.

He was surprised at this timing, because the Lunar New Year was just around the corner, and people from all walks of life were very tired at work, procrastinating on the work they could, and habitually "let's talk about it later in the year".The same is true for the judicial system. The trial period of criminal cases is not as long as that of civil cases. Once it enters the process and the Spring Festival holiday is added, there is actually not much time left for the investigators. The cases in the hands of the judges are closed at the end of the year. If it is completed before the timeline, the efficiency at the beginning of the year will generally drop to the lowest in a year. Unless those who want to get a suspended sentence and go out to reunite with their families quickly, they will use money to clear up the relationship, hoping to finish the process early, otherwise they will all We have to postpone the reunification until the end of the new year.

Prior to this, everyone in the cell said that Gong Yuechao's case would go through the year, and the fifteenth day of the first lunar month would be over at the earliest, and if it was later, it would be postponed to February [-]nd. Everything is possible, after all The days after entering the detention center will be included in the sentence, it doesn't matter where you are.Gong Yuechao agrees with his inmates' views. These old prisoners have much richer experience than him. They usually try their best to test the law on the verge of breaking the law. They understand the rules of the law and the routines in it more thoroughly than some professional legal practitioners. .Gong Yuechao felt that what they said was very reasonable, so he listened humbly, and was brainwashed unconsciously.

Who would have thought that there would be such a sudden attack, and he even began to wonder if Chen Yusheng had used all his strength to avoid Ye Changmeng and prevent Zhang Mingfeng from tripping him up again.After all, Zhang Mingfeng and the forces behind him will only cover the sky in certain fields, but it is impossible to cover everything. As far as the prosecution system is concerned, Chen Yusheng has spent a lot of money in secret for his own job over the years, and set up for himself. A particularly complicated relationship network, which will provide him with a lot of case sources, and will also give him some help when necessary.Gong Yuechao couldn't say whether Zhang Mingfeng was more powerful in his case, or whether Chen Yusheng's network was easier to use. Anyway, in terms of the current state, he could only swing with the wrestling between the two parties and resign himself to fate. up.

After the snow fell that day, Gong Yuechao and several people in the cell were called by the guards to go outside to sweep the snow. He was willing to take this opportunity to be active as a whole, and it was uncomfortable to hold it all day.But this kind of activity is just boring labor, because the guards are watching not far away, and even if they talk to others, they will be reprimanded.

After the beginning of spring, the snow is very sticky, and the shoes will become firm as soon as you step on them, and it is hard to push them. Pressed red.The second commander always looked for opportunities to talk to him, but he pretended he didn't hear him, because he didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

I don't know why, but because Shi Mu Chenggao gave him a glance, Er Shuai started to get close to him after Shi Mu Cheng left.Gong Yuechao felt that he hid himself very well, and what he showed was that kind of innocent image that was indifferent to the world, and even seemed powerless. He didn't know what the second commander wanted from him, he really didn't know Where did I make Er Shuai feel trustworthy and dependable, and what benefits could I get from him, just because of Shi Mucheng's "killing"?However, the crime clearly stated in the indictment was "intentional injury", not "intentional homicide". Even so, the second marshal did not think that Gong Yuechao was lying.

Seeing that the work was about to be finished, Gong Yuechao heard the guard calling him, how dare he neglect, put the snow shovel aside, and ran over under the watchful eyes of the second commander.In some places the snow has not been shoveled, and the shoes will make a creaking sound when they step on it. He has just worked, and the white snow has covered the uppers of the old cloth cotton shoes he is wearing. Now the snow has melted, and the snow water has started It seeped into the shoes and formed ice with the fresh snow, making his feet cold and even numb from the cold. In just a few steps, he slipped and fell twice, causing his buttocks to hurt. The Second Marshal laughed at him from behind, Gong Yue turned around and gave him two vicious eyes, his eyes were cold, the man's look from laughing at him to wide-eyed and stunned looked funny and ridiculous, obviously he didn't expect a gentle appearance There is actually a devil hidden in Gong Yuechao's bones.Perhaps it was because of this that the second handsome man gradually began to believe that he dared to kill people, so he kept trying to get close to him.

When they got closer, the guard told him that he had asked for a lawyer before, and after contacting his family, the arrangement had been made, and now the lawyer came in the snow.

The handcuffs were added to Gong Yuechao's wrist again, cold and precipitated. Every time he handcuffed this pair of things, Gong Yuechao could always think of some kind of spiritual shock brought about by the moment he was arrested, maybe it couldn't be said to be a shock, He felt that this was a special experience in his life.At this time, the ankle shackles were also added, and they made a rattling sound when walking.He used to think about the concept of the word "going to jail", but now that he has experienced it himself, it is really vivid.

When he came to the meeting room, he saw a decent-looking man with thick eyebrows and big eyes was already waiting for him. The man was in his 40s, wearing a dark gray woolen coat, looking easy-going and gentle. Wearing a pair of glasses, covering the sharpness in the eyes, carrying a black leather briefcase in his hand, it is the image of a lawyer in film and television dramas.Gong Yuechao felt familiar at the first sight, and froze for a moment, unable to remember.

This man was smiling at him across an iron gate, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Gong Yuechao recognized that he was the man with an unfamiliar voice in Chen Yu's sick room that day. Did not remember his appearance carefully.

Then came a young man, Wei Jiangyuan, who Gong Yuechao knew.

The man introduced himself as Qiao He, and he was a partner of Chen Yusheng's law firm. Qiao He and Chen Yusheng had two styles.Chen Yusheng was an interested party in this case and could not defend him in person. Qiao He came here at the behest of Chen Yusheng.

At this stage of Gong Yuechao, the only outsiders he can see are lawyers, but if he wants to hire a lawyer, he needs his family members to authorize him. He used to take revenge on Zhang Mingfeng and Wang Xuejiang, never caring about the feelings of his mother, stepfather and younger sister. , and never even included them in his plan. When he met Qiao He today, he remembered to ask a question, because he always felt a little guilty in his heart.Qiao He pushed his pair of black-rimmed glasses and said, "Your mother was furious when she heard about it. Yusheng talked with her for more than two hours and said that she understood. Yusheng refused to tell me the truth. , just let me handle your case well, I have been friends with him for so many years, I trust him so I trust you, the two of us should cooperate well and strive for a better result."

Gong Yuechao nodded in approval of his words.

Qiao He looked at him carefully for a while, and said, "You are thinner than last time I saw you. Before I came, Yusheng asked me to tell you not to think too much. Eat and sleep well inside."

Gong Yuechao smiled wryly, and said, "Yusheng has kept my mouth in his mouth, so he's ashamed to say it now."

Qiao He also laughed, looked at him again, and thought, this is really different from the man who went crazy that day. After coming in these days, he didn't waste his will, nor did he become depressed, even he saw With a spirit not found in any old convict, he didn't seem to feel that squatting here was shameful or hopeless.Qiao He began to be curious about this bookish-looking teacher, thinking that sooner or later he would go to Chen Yusheng to get to know him better.

After the politeness, Qiao He collected his thoughts and started to work quickly. He flipped through the case file he copied from the court, found the key point, and said to Gong Yuechao: "I read the file overnight yesterday and heard some inside information. To tell you the truth, this case is a criminal incidental civil case. Based on my experience, it can be expected in court that the victim’s civil lawyer will debate the conviction and sentencing. You don’t have to worry about this, Yu Yu and I Students will discuss and communicate with each other. In court, you just have to be firm with your own ideas, and don’t be influenced by the other party’s lawyers, because the prosecution is the prosecution, and most of the court’s sentencing considerations are the opinions of the prosecution. Lawyers in the civil part don’t have much say. After the new year, I will apply to the court to see if I can organize mediation for the civil part. You don’t have to worry about the money. If you can reach an agreement, it will have a lot of influence on your sentencing Good. But looking at it now, there are still many points that are unfavorable to you in the paper, especially the part of the mental appraisal you advocated. Do you need to reapply for the appraisal? You have the right to raise it, which can relatively delay the time. "

When Qiao He talked about his expertise, he spoke very fast. Gong Yuechao listened carefully and tried to absorb it. He just listened. He only felt that Qiao He's ability to control the field was too strong. He felt that he was going to court. Qiao He can do all the work, so he felt relieved. Facing the question raised by Qiao He, he said: "No need, I don't think I can get the result I want if I do it ten times. Yusheng should tell you Well, Wang Yurou's testimony is very unfavorable to me."

"That's true, but Wang Xuerou's testimony really doesn't play any key role. What can work is the psychiatric appraisal, as well as your attitude of pleading guilty and compensation to the victim." Qiao He habitually pushed again Glasses, said: "Don't be discouraged, I will do my best for you here. But you have to be mentally prepared, because before I came, Yusheng told me that the inside story of this case is very complicated and there are many layers involved, you go At this point today, we have to prepare for the worst, sometimes there are very few things we can control, because the people above have played a certain role in it, you understand?"

He understood what Qiao He said, otherwise he would not have come to this point. Gong Yuechao said, "I know, I have thought clearly during this time, that is Zhang Mingfeng."

Qiao He asked tentatively: "Did you have a problem with him?"

Gong Yuechao shook his head and denied, "I'm a classmate, but there's nothing wrong with it." Although Qiao He is Chen Yusheng's partner, it doesn't mean he is completely trustworthy. He doesn't want the secret between him and Chen Yusheng to be known by a third person.

Obviously, Chen Yusheng didn't tell Qiao He that Qiao He seemed to believe him and continued to ask him about the case.