Chapter 503 - 364: Court Session! Where Did the Lawyer Go!?
Chapter 503: Chapter 364: Court Session! Where Did the Lawyer Go!?
Immediately, he went to Hanhai City Mental Hospital.
Director Yang felt that compared to Lv Xiong, this lawyer who came to him eight times a day was more likely to have a mental illness.
He wanted to cure Xu Liang’s illness with a bit of electrotherapy.
In secret.
The informants who were closely watching Xu Liang reported all the information truthfully.
...
September 15th.
Inspector Huang Ren felt that something seemed off.
Why?
Because Xu Liang was too quiet.
A strangely quiet, after all, during the first trial, he proposed the mental illness law, and after the trial ended, there was no new action, which was truly odd.
But then again, considering the public opinion about Xu Liang in Hanhai City...
Perhaps the party fears the power of public opinion and thus doesn’t dare to act too out of line.
...
September 16th.
Only one day left before the trial!
Everyone’s attention was focused on the courtroom, waiting for tomorrow’s trial.
During this period, the prosecution submitted a large number of documents to refute the defense’s materials, and Xu Liang struggled desperately, submitting countless documents as if ready to passionately debate with the opposite side in court.
Sanma Village.
Zhang Feng and Veterinarian Sun focused their attention on Hanhai City Intermediate Court.
In a certain club.
Someone casually looked at the newspaper in their hand.
Lv Xiong sat in the detention center, looking at the window, awaiting the judgment of fate.
But nobody knew...
Secretly, Xu Liang had already filled up the car with fuel, enough to run for several hundred kilometers back and forth!
Until.....
...
...
September 17th!
The brief recess ended, and the second trial concerning the first hearing was presented to everyone!
"Phew... will the defense continue the theory from the first hearing? It feels like the prosecution has already refuted the theory one by one, leaving no room for maneuver...."
"Bah, this kind of trash will definitely use evidence ambush tactics, treating rules as nonexistent, the judicial system atmosphere in Hanhai City being corrupted is absolutely his fault!"
"Shh, lower your voice, the official media there...."
"Is it impressive to have someone backing him!? Am I afraid!"
"..."
Before the trial, whispers echoed in the courtroom of Hanhai City Intermediate Court.
Looking in.
All were reporters here to report!
In short, most people gave their analysis and submitted opinions regarding this case trial.
Overall... Xu Liang’s reputation was completely ruined.
Just by listening to the sounds, it was evident that most reporters were only thinking about how the defendant would make a last-ditch struggle.
Until....
"Squeak~!"
The courtroom door suddenly opened, and several figures stood at the entrance, then slowly stepped inside.
The crowd gradually fell silent, clearly with some fear.
Judge Zhang Bo entered the courtroom with an expressionless face, took steps toward the judges’ seat, then slightly organized himself and sat down.
After sitting down, he glanced at the scene, slightly clicking his tongue.
"Tsk... It looks like a conclusion won’t be reached in this second trial either..."
He sighed inwardly, while also feeling a wave of fatigue.
During the evidence presentation period before the trial, the prosecution submitted a bunch of psychiatric evaluations regarding the accused Lv Xiong to the court, clearly stating that Lv Xiong had no mental illness.
Immediately, they evaluated psychological disorders and matters related to thiabendazole.
In the end, though the testing report on thiabendazole could indeed cause hallucinations, according to the testimonies described....
In Lv Xiong’s consciousness, he was aware the prey could be human and still shot to kill!
Thus, the evidence that originally leaned toward the defendant...
Gradually used by Huang Ren, becoming the basis for the theory of ’indirect intentional murder’!
However, Xu Liang maintained a tough attitude and submitted a pile of counter-evidence.
Just by glancing at both parties’ testimonies, Zhang Bo knew there was a high chance the second trial wouldn’t be concluded.
"Time is up, let’s begin the trial."
The judge Sun Hu beside him suddenly spoke up.
Upon hearing this.
Zhang Bo then snapped back to reality, checking the time.
The time had reached half past one in the afternoon, exactly when the trial was scheduled to start!
Upon seeing this.
Zhang Bo took a deep breath, his gaze focused, and slightly leaned forward, with his authoritative voice echoing in everyone’s ears.
"Please, the prosecution and defense, proceed to the trial site for pre-trial."
As the voice fell.
The people in the two pre-trial rooms paused in unison, then stood up and walked toward each other.
Soon.
"Squeak~"
The side door of the courtroom was pushed open.
Dressed in a black suit with a red tie around his neck, the prosecutor carrying a briefcase walked in. Huang Ren glanced at the scene, nodded slightly at everyone, and then took his seat at the prosecution table.
His back was very straight, and there was a sense of confidence between his brows.
"Phew, the court is in session...."
The young prosecutor next to Huang Ren, seeing the audience’s overwhelming attention, couldn’t help but break out in a sweat, feeling very nervous inside.
He was the one who made a mistake last time, giving Xu Liang the chance to fight back.
The second trial was a significant psychological pressure for him, while in contrast, Huang Ren seemed to be unburdened.
Just as he was about to speak a word of comfort...
A few silhouettes suddenly approached from the opposite side.
"Squeak~"
Another side door opened.
The defendant, Lv Xiong, entered the scene, looking rather haggard.
After his addiction to thiabendazole was exposed by Xu Liang, the detention center subjected him to a ’rehabilitation’ state. To maintain this long and still appear at the scene speaks volumes about his strong mental will!
Seeing the newcomer.
The eyes of everyone in the audience narrowed, and countless cameras were focused in a dense array aiming to capture the face of the person.
Lv Xiong lowered his head and quickly went to the defendant’s position.
"Squeak~!"
The eyes of the prosecutor, Liang Yu, were fixed on Lv Xiong. Her fingers tapped on the table, making a screeching sound as nails scraped against glass.
Huang Ren saw this and pressed her hand down, saying in a deep voice:
"Ms. Liang, don’t worry, the prosecution has prepared thoroughly for the second trial."
"No matter what the defense lawyer says or does, we have backup plans to handle it...."
Huang Ren is a workaholic and an extremely capable one!
Before the court even started, he had already prepared seven responses for Xu Liang’s defense arguments.
Whatever Xu Liang said in court... he had a way to counter it!!!
"Team leader, it seems that lawyer hasn’t shown up in court."
A voice snapped Huang Ren’s attention back.
Huang Ren was taken aback, and he turned his head following the young prosecutor’s words to look toward the defense side.
There he saw...
At the defendant’s table.
Sitting there were only Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi, as for the third figure... there was absolutely no sign!
Huang Ren: ?
The person... where did they go!?
Huang Ren was stunned, this scene clearly wasn’t among his seven scenarios.
At this moment, not only was he on the prosecution side, but even the audience and the judges at the bench were stunned.
Indeed, there are cases of lawyer absenteeism in court.
But these are generally civil cases, with criminal cases usually well-prepared in advance, let alone a case like Hu Hua’s.
So...
Where is the person!?p>
"Defense, may I ask... have all your personnel arrived?"
Zhang Bo asked hesitantly, probing.
As his words fell, the people in the audience showed expressions of doubt, turning their heads towards the defense bench.
"Everyone’s here." Yang Ruoxi said with poise, unflustered.
"Really, everyone’s here?"
The presiding judge, Zhang Bo, further inquired, increasingly puzzled. He hesitated for a moment, couldn’t resist, and eventually said:
"Where is your defense lawyer!?"
The defense lawyer....
Where is Xu Liang?
The case has already started, where did the person go!?
Hmm... that’s a good question!
Feeling the focus of everyone at the scene on her.
Yang Ruoxi fell silent.
How should she answer this?
...
...
Meanwhile.
On the expressway of Hanhai City, a white sedan was speeding fast.
Xu Liang was driving with Liu Meng, surpassing one car after another. Liu Meng, sitting behind, hesitated, finally trying to say:
"Lawyer Xu... isn’t the case starting today?"
"Hmm."
"Aren’t you going to the courtroom?"
"Why should I go? There’s no rule saying a lawyer must be present in the courtroom."
"But...."
The next second, Xu Liang impatiently said: "I didn’t even present evidence during the evidence phase; are you expecting me to appear during the trial phase?"
"The news already calls me a litigator, so if I don’t do what a litigator does, wouldn’t all those insults be in vain!?"
Liu Meng: ?
Liu Meng was stunned and stunned again, unable to refute the logic.
Until....
Xu Liang spoke again.
"We’ve arrived at Yang City!"