Chapter 1053 Trial Procedures

There was Bill McKennik at the dinner table, and lawyers were not good at talking about the details of the Bahn case. Will Gardner was actively looking for a conversation with Bill McKenney. The atmosphere was harmonious, and he might want to solicit business for the law firm.

"I will vote, as long as you agree with Yeremov and my lawyer."

Until Bill McKennick left, Song Ya didn't know what the purpose of his trip was other than helping Murdoch meet, maybe he wanted to get a letter from himself? In short, since it is speculated from the apocalypse that at least the Titanic project will not fail, there is no need to overly conceal my attitude, "The key is to divide the accounts. I think I am already qualified to be regarded as Hollywood's own person?"

I have already produced Dance Out of My Life 1 and 2, Cat and Mouse Game and some small productions. Next year, there will be Blade Warrior, Football Stunner, and Apu’s True Story. The partners of A+ Film Studio over the years include Universal Pictures, Columbia Film industry, Disney's Hollywood film industry, and DreamWorks, he absolutely does not allow himself to be slaughtered by Fox in this situation, and even wants to take the opportunity to get more benefits from the other party.

Of course, it is also very important to grasp the degree well. After all, Fox has a harsh backing from Paramount, and it is not appropriate to ask too much.

"no problem."

Bill McEnick felt relieved, "I've been in Chicago these days."

"Yes, Yeremov will be here in the evening."

If you have to spend 60 million dollars in a short period of time, it's better to keep the negotiation by your side and watch it in person. Anyway, everything is easy to talk about at Fox Pictures now.

In addition, Goodman and Hamlin were busy with various cases of themselves and their families and the acquisition of Littman Publishing House and had no time to go to Los Angeles, so Yeremov had to bring people here.

Sloan has also confirmed with Murdoch's people that they will meet at a charity auction in New York next weekend.

"Then don't bother me."

Bill McKennik also knew why so many lawyers gathered in Highland Park. Before leaving, he asked Jordan's specific address in Highland Park, and he probably wanted to visit him in person.

Jordan starred in Space Jam last month, with a cost of 80 million and an estimated global box office of more than 200 million. He also signed a contract with the Bulls for 30.14 million dollars. One year, the special case opened by the NBA to keep him, excluding The salary cap, and now what is the annual salary cap of an NBA team? Only more than 20 million knives!

"By the way, I also want to help Jordan join the Madoff Fund!"

If Bill McKennick hadn't mentioned it, Song Ya would have almost forgotten about the plastic brother who had reached another peak in his career.

"Jordan can join, the ceremony ... depends on when everyone has time to get together, many people leave Chicago for vacation at the end of the year."

He called the Chicago treasurer who was in charge of the ceremony, and the other party said that Jordan had been reviewed internally, "You ask Jordan, and I will contact the others."

"OK."

Song Ya immediately called Jordan. Last time, this guy did not respond to his solidarity, and the relationship became weaker instead.

"The venue for the trial is the South City Federal Court, and the first court session will be next month, which is January next year."

Finally, I can discuss the Bahn case with the lawyers. The fantasy lawyer team will be counted as working hours if they come to stay in their own home, and it is reasonable to send them away as soon as possible.

"So fast?" Song Ya asked.

"This court date is not realistic."

Will Gardner, who is in charge of explaining the trial process, explained: "The case is now in the pre-trial stage. In a few days, the judge will call us to have a pre-trial meeting with the prosecution. Evidence and other applications and disputes between the two parties are adjudicated, so as long as we and the prosecution are in disagreement over the evidence and the judge cannot make a decision in a short time, the date of the trial will be continuously postponed until an agreement is reached."

"We will challenge the procedural justice of the prosecution's substantial evidence," Diane Lockhard added.

Song Ya nodded, "I understand."

For example, in the Simpson case, the Los Angeles police detective collected evidence alone at the crime scene, which was a clear violation of procedural justice.

But in fact, it is normal for law enforcement agencies to handle cases, especially front-line law enforcement officers who do not strictly follow procedures when collecting evidence. In other words, the complicated legal system in the United States and the overlapping law enforcement powers of various power departments lead to the fact that if you want to go through the meeting step by step in full accordance with the procedures It is too time-consuming and labor-intensive, the budget is limited, the personnel are limited, and there are reasons for the lack of quality of front-line police officers.

If you don't want to, you can't.

This kind of procedural hidden danger will not be a problem when facing the poor. Kasiti's father beat up the bad boy on the street first, then took him back to the police station to record a statement, and then used the packaged goods as physical evidence to be sentenced. Yes, but in the face of rich people and their lawyers, this kind of behavior is full of loopholes and asking for trouble.

The special prosecutor in the Barn case has great powers, but the three-person team cannot do all the work. It also needs to rely on a large amount of evidence held by various local law enforcement agencies to support the prosecution. The state police, the city police, and the import and export management department... ...Dream lawyers will not let go of every place where they can make a fuss. They have already sent their lawyers, investigators, etc. to collect evidence that violates procedural justice.

It is very expensive for law enforcement agencies to think that every procedure is perfect. Their annual budget is fixed, and it may not be possible to fight for money with the rich. Another example is the MJ case. In order to maintain the local two The grand jury burned millions of public funds, and the congressmen and voters quit. In the end, they had to hastily announce that they would not prosecute and dismissed the matter.

Song Ya knows that he has a much greater advantage than MJ and Simpson. The relationship with the local law enforcement agencies is incomparable to those two black people. Municipal officials in Illinois, Cook County and Chicago are secretly defending themselves. The special prosecutor's attitude is very perfunctory, and he will not cooperate unless he uses federal power to promote it.

That's why the special prosecutor recruited Childs, who had served as Cook County's state attorney, which was a clever move, otherwise he would have had a harder time.

"In the pretrial conference, we also know what cards the special counsel has in their hands," Cochrane said.

In many legal dramas, lawyers and prosecutors often invite new witnesses in court or present new evidence to make a comeback. That is to say, when it really enters the stage of court defense, both the prosecution and the defense know what the opponent has.

It’s not like that doesn’t happen at all, but if one party presents new evidence in court, even if the judge doesn’t refuse it, he will ask for a re-acceptance, either adjourn the court, or call the prosecution and the defense together for discussion, and go through the procedure again. The process can become dull and lose its dramatic effect.

"When will the pre-trial meeting be held?" Song Ya asked, "Do I need to attend?"

"You don't need to be present in the middle of the month," Goodman replied.

"OK."

Everyone was having a very serious discussion, and suddenly there was a loud noise outside, which was mixed with the loud voices of Connie and Aunt Susie, "Hehe, Tony should be fine." Song Ya sounded that they seemed to be in high spirits, so she smiled get up.

"It's okay, it's okay...everyone is okay!"

Not only were they in high spirits, but they also sang and danced. Brothers and sisters Tony and Connie entered the door while humming and twisting their big buttocks. Aunt Susie, who was leading little Freddy, followed behind and scolded her daughter loudly: "Next time, make trouble." Look, if I don’t beat you to death, Bichi! Instigate my brother to beat people and steal cars? One day everyone will be killed by you!”

However, the joy on her face betrayed her, so she just cursed, and she was very happy that her son and daughter were fine.

Tony's friends and attendants who appeared in court at the same time simply formed a circle at the door, clapped their hands to beat the beat, and danced the African primitive style dance.

"I know, I know, are you annoying!? Isn't this done?"

Connie retorted unconvinced: "Besides, I gave the car, and I just asked Tony to drive it back."

"Hey!"

Tony and the silencer hugged, fist bumped, and then hugged Song Ya again.

"What result?" Song Ya asked.

"I was on probation, community service, and so were the others, and only one got nine months," Tony replied.

"who?"

Tony reported the name of his servant, and he should have voluntarily committed the crime.

"That kid took the main responsibility."

Hamlin, who represented the case, helped explain the specific process. Tony's follower counted on the mastermind who committed the assault and car robbery, so the others could get probation.

"I'll take care of him when he comes out," Tony said.

"Decided by lottery?" Song Ya asked him.

"Yeah." Tony lowered his head a little embarrassedly, and probably remembered that he had drawn lots to help Little Lowry take the blame.

"Okay, think carefully before doing anything next time."

Song Ya glanced at his friends and followers outside, probably seeing this kind of thing a lot, and didn't show any displeasure. They chatted about how to welcome the good brother out of prison, what celebrations to prepare, and so on.

Highland Park suddenly became very lively, and the dream lawyer team probably felt that they had almost finished chatting, so they left one after another.