Chapter 126 Zhuo Xiaoting Proves Herself, Quarrels, and Resigns Herself to Fate?

Monday, court day.

The last few days of February were extremely busy for Zhang Wei.

For two days on the weekend, he was giving mock questions to Zhuo Xiaoting, but unfortunately the results were not satisfactory.

Even though Bai Ruoyun helped a lot, it was still too difficult for an 18-year-old girl to find a way to relieve her tension under high pressure.

Even Grandma Wang Tie Ruyun and the others became nervous.

Zhang Wei can still do psychological counseling when he finds time, but it's a pity that other people don't have the help of an excellent psychologist like Jessica.

Now, it's Monday.

Zhang Wei came to the city court early in the morning and waited in the preparation room.

"Although I have won many lawsuits, I have to say that defending innocent people is the most difficult!"

For the upcoming trial, Zhang Wei himself is not sure.

Because Zhuo Xiaoting did do some things that did not comply with the regulations, she knew that her brother had done bad things, but she did not choose to report the other party, but acquiesced in the other party's behavior.

The jury may or may not forgive her.

Although Zhang Wei has rich trial experience, for the jury...

Just like what he said, you are like first love to the jury, but first love will abuse you thousands of times.

Coaxing a jury is like coaxing a girl, but there are also girls who can't get in, and it's useless to talk bad about you!

If this really met such a jury, the case would be suspended...

While he was muttering, other people came one after another.

Tie Ruyun led Lin Yumeng and Li Yueqin, and Bai Ruoyun led Zhuo Xiaoting and Grandma Wang.

"Old Tie, you learned how to be good today. You came with the little apprentice. It seems that you didn't drive?"

"Hehe, don't worry about me, you'd better get ready!"

Tie Ruyun waved his hand, making Zhang Weishao worry about others.

"Don't worry, I'm very confident in myself!"

Zhang Wei said, looking at Zhuo Xiaoting.

His confident expression also infected the latter.

"I'm ready too!" Zhuo Xiaoting said, looking at Grandma Wang, they both nodded.

"Okay then, let's go to court, so as not to be blocked by reporters later, we can just get used to the atmosphere in advance!"

Zhang Wei and the others came to the court early to wait.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Xiao Baihe and the people from the local prosecutor's headquarters finally arrived.

Zhao Chunming, the leader, smiled confidently.

When he saw Zhang Wei, the corner of his mouth curled into a sneer.

His expression seemed to say to Zhang Wei: You will definitely lose today!

Zhang Wei ignored him, watched Xiao Baihe sit on the prosecutor's seat, met the other's eyes, and nodded as a greeting.

"How about it, Miss Lily, are you confident today?"

Tan Yingying, who was the second seat at the side, hurried up to ask.

"I, I can't explain myself..."

Unfortunately, today's Xiao Baihe is not confident.

Today, her heart seems to be in a mess.

As the trial time drew closer, the atmosphere in the courtroom gradually became tense.

Finally, the time is up.

"stand up!"

Following the court guard's announcement, Judge Wang entered the venue.

"Everyone, sit down, it's the defense's turn to speak today!"

Judge Wang looked at Zhang Wei, who got up naturally.

"Judge Wang, the defense summoned the defendant Zhuo Xiaoting to testify in court!"

It is not surprising that the defendant was summoned.

For the defense, they only have this one witness.

At present, the investigation department has not yet caught the fugitive suspect Zhuo Dawu.

And in Zhang Wei's eyes, Team Leader Liu who was in charge of the case had rich experience, but he also had some shortcomings.

The other party is too cautious, and it may take more time to catch someone.

So Zhang Wei could only summon Zhuo Xiaoting and let her testify by herself.

Self-certification begins!

"Zhuo Xiaoting, I know what the defense will ask you next. She will ask you about the stolen goods and money at home, so please tell everyone the answer, which can also save the prosecution a lot of saliva."

As Zhang Wei said, he looked at Xiao Baihe.

Zhuo Xiaoting took a deep breath, and then began to answer slowly.

"I didn't choose to tell about my brother because I wanted to protect him. After all, he is my brother, and I also want to protect my grandma."

"I know that I may have done something wrong, but if I tell this, it is likely that my grandma and I will be in danger, and my brother may be retaliated by his friends. I was very scared. At that time I'm really scared……"

Zhuo Xiaoting began to tell.

Zhang Wei asked and answered with her, fully presenting an innocent girl's psychological activities in order to protect her family.

"So, you did this for your family?"

"Yes, I also thought about doing the right thing, but in my heart, protecting my family is the most correct thing!"

After Zhuo Xiaoting finished answering, Zhang Wei also ended the question.

He slowly walked back to the defense table, but his face was not relaxed.

Because the next step is the focus of this case, Zhuo Xiaoting must resist Xiao Baihe's fierce attack.

"Hello, Witness!"

Xiao Baihe got up, walked to the witness stand, and looked at Zhuo Xiaoting.

The atmosphere of the audience also became tense following Xiao Baihe's actions.

Zhuo Xiaoting watched the public prosecutor approaching step by step, and her heart beat gradually increased.

"You just mentioned one point, why did your brother put all the stolen goods and money in the hiding room?"

"Because he is afraid of grandma's inspection, he knows that these things will be thrown out by grandma!"

"Then why didn't you do this? You can also throw all these things out like your grandma?"

"I..." Zhuo Xiaoting paused for a moment and looked at the defense bench.

Zhang Wei nodded, Zhuo Xiaoting understood.

"I told my brother to take all these things away!"

"But you didn't take other measures, you just gave a verbal warning, and you didn't even have any act of resistance, did you just let him leave the stolen money in your room?"

Zhuo Xiaoting looked at Zhang Wei again, who nodded again.

"No……"

"Zhuo Xiaoting, you should know that the money came from a bad way, or you know what kind of person your brother is, he won't work honestly to earn money, his money is most likely obtained through illegal activities ,right?"

"Yes I know."

"Then do you know that helping a suspect hide stolen goods and money is actually helping him commit a crime?"

Zhuo Xiaoting looked at Zhang Wei again, and Zhang Wei nodded seriously.

"Yes I know."

Xiao Baihe nodded in the same way. Whether she was satisfied or dissatisfied with this answer, she might not be clear in her heart.

"So, when Team Leader Liu searched the apartment where you lived, you tried to hide the stolen money and stolen goods in the pillowcase. Do you know that this behavior is an attempt to conceal the truth!"

"Yes."

Xiao Baihe paused for a moment, then glanced at the jury seat.

"Zhuo Xiaoting, I would like to ask you, if a person tries to hide the truth, in your opinion, is this behavior a manifestation of honesty or dishonesty?"

"I guess it's dishonest..."

"Zhuo Xiaoting, you should have heard all the cross-examinations before. When your lawyer Zhang Wei questioned Team Leader Liu, he asked Team Leader Liu to assume that when he approached the room and began to search, he would treat you as honestly as his son. You Remember this?"

"I remember."

"Actually, when Team Leader Liu entered the room, you were actually not being honest!"

"You're right……"

The defense table.

"Master, I feel that the prosecution's questions are very sharp, and the jury is beginning to be affected."

"Yes, Zhang Wei, why don't you object?"

Xiao Baihe's series of questions made both Lin Yumeng and Li Yueqin feel the pressure.

They are all under pressure as lawyers, so as a witness being questioned in full view, one can imagine the pressure Zhuo Xiaoting endured.

Zhang Wei did not respond to the two.

In court, Xiao Baihe's questions continued.

"Zhuo Xiaoting, you acted dishonestly to protect your brother, so when you hide the truth to protect your brother, I would like to ask if you will also hide the truth to protect yourself?"

"As I said, the situation at the time was actually..."

"be opposed to!"

Just when Zhuo Xiaoting was unable to speak, Zhang Wei finally stood up.

He knew he had to show his attitude.

But he also knew in his heart that the current question is at a critical moment, so the judge's answer must be...

"invalid objection!"

Judge Wang didn't even lift his eyelids, his eyes were fixed on the witness stand.

To be precise, he was watching Zhuo Xiaoting's reaction motionlessly.

Seeing that the atmosphere was dull, Xiao Baihe spoke again: "Zhuo Xiaoting, you want to tell everyone that you choose to lie to protect your brother, but you can not lie and become very honest when protecting yourself, is that right? ?”

"I, I'm not lying now."

Zhuo Xiaoting's answer was already a little unconfident.

She looked at Zhang Wei at the defense seat, and Zhang Wei also looked at her.

"Oh, you didn't lie?"

After hearing Zhuo Xiaoting's answer, Xiao Baihe made a thoughtful expression: "I've never met a person who doesn't lie. You want to tell us that you may lie sometimes, but you must not lie now?"

This question has been understood by the jury, Judge Wang, and even everyone in the hearing booth.

There is no one in the world who doesn't lie, unless you are a robot, or a perverted self-discipline.

Zhuo Xiaoting is obviously not this kind of person, so she will inevitably lie, especially when it concerns her own interests, the possibility of lying is very high.

Her answer is irrelevant, because it is most likely a lie!

Xiao Baihe's question was a murderous move!

"Judge Wang, my questioning is over!"

Xiao Baihe walked back to the prosecutor's seat, and then sat down with a blank expression.

Her question also caused the audience to think.

Judge Wang saw the atmosphere at the scene, and knocked on the cone to announce: "Temporary adjournment for 30 minutes, we will continue later!"

Everyone leaves.

...

Prepare the interior.

"Zhang Wei, why don't you object?"

"Yeah, you just let your opponent question your client. Didn't you see her being questioned by the jury?"

Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun questioned Zhang Wei as soon as they came in.

Last week they also said that Zhang Wei performed well in court, but they were very disappointed with today's performance.

"I didn't raise an objection because I didn't want the jury to question it. In the end, I had to raise an objection to express my position and support my client. In fact, I didn't even want to say this objection."

Zhang Wei immediately explained, but Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun didn't believe this explanation.

Zhang Wei's performance just now was not good to be honest.

Boom boom boom!

At this moment, someone knocked on the door.

"Attorney for the defense, the judge invites you to the office!"

The defense lawyer, of course, is Zhang Wei.

"The judge looking for me?"

Hearing Lao Wang looking for him, Zhang Wei glanced at Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun, and finally left with Ting Wei.

Inside the judge's office.

When Zhang Wei came here, he saw Xiao Baihe was there. It seemed that the judge had arranged for both parties to meet at the same time.

"Law Firm Zhang, sit down!"

Judge Wang urged Zhang Wei to sit down.

Seeing Zhang Wei take his seat, Judge Wang's face was still tense.

"I know that the cross-examination is over, because the defense has only Zhuo Xiaoting as a witness. At the same time, I also know that Team Leader Liu has not caught Zhuo Dawu, but I am not meeting to question the investigation department's arrest. Efficiency, but because of this case, because of the defendant Zhuo Xiaoting in this case!"

He looked at Zhang Wei, and said with a serious tone: "Lawyer Zhang, the next thing is the closing statements of both parties. Once you both say it, there is no way to reach a court deal!"

"So I want to ask you now, why did you reject the 4-month deal offered by prosecutor Xiao Baihe? In my opinion, this is the biggest concession made by the prosecutor. You should persuade your client to accept this deal!"

Seeing that Judge Wang said so, Zhang Wei also knew that he had to explain, especially since Xiao Baihe was still there.

"Old Wang, in fact, I really tried to persuade her to make a deal, but I know one more thing, that is, my client was innocently implicated, and she is innocent!"

"Innocence, are you still so naive?" Judge Wang shook his head with a look of disappointment.

Even Xiao Baihe was also a little speechless.

I have questioned that little girl like this, and you still say that the other party is innocent?

"In fact, I would also like to be able to say this in the final closing statement. My client was willing to take the risk of going to jail and also to prove her innocence. For this reason, she even gave up the deal for 4 months. !"

"no!"

Hearing Zhang Wei's "excessive" request, Judge Wang interrupted directly.

"Lawyer Zhang, I thought you wouldn't be so naive. You told me why you did this. You are breaking court rules!"

"Your Honor, I just want to tell the jury how determined my client is. That's five years in prison, she..."

"Shut up!"

Judge Wang interrupted Zhang Wei again, emphasizing: "If the court braid transaction was made public, the prosecution would not have raised it for four months at all. Challenge our bottom line!"

Zhang Wei could tell that Judge Wang was a little angry.

Although Xiao Baihe didn't say a word the whole time, her attitude was superficial.

"Zhang Wei, I'm here to warn you. If you say a word during the closing statement, even if you suddenly have a seizure, even if your mouth leaks, I will rot the deal in my stomach!"

Judge Wang stared at Zhang Wei, and emphasized again: "In order to confirm that you understand the seriousness of this matter, I must emphasize it in front of you. If I hear what 10 months and 4 months are Month, even if it is a word, a number, even if you hint to the jury about the length of the defendant's sentence, even if it is a vague concept, you will not only face a mistrial, but you will also go to jail!"

"Lawyer Zhang, please answer me now, did you hear what I said!"

Zhang Wei pouted, but did not respond.

"Lawyer, please answer me, did you hear this sentence!" Judge Wang asked again, his tone more serious than before.

Zhang Wei finally took a deep breath before nodding his head: "I heard it, Old Wang!"

"Very well, I hope you remember your answer, now you all go out!"

Judge Wang kicked him out, so Zhang Wei and Xiao Baihe had no choice but to leave.

When walking at the door, Xiao Baihe stopped Zhang Wei.

"To be honest, your client is really a little irrational. I believe that 99 out of 100 people will agree to this deal!"

"Unfortunately, my client is the only one who is not enlightened!"

"Then I wish you luck, Lawyer Zhang!"

Seeing Xiao Baihe walk away, Zhang Wei could only go back to the preparation room.

When Grandma Wang saw him coming back, she looked concerned: "Lawyer Zhang, are you going to make a closing statement next?"

"Yes, and I think this time is very tricky, because the opponent is not ordinary!"

"That……"

"We can only resign ourselves to fate now. Although I know it's wrong to say this, I also know that even if I promise everything, you won't believe it!"

Although the corner of Zhang Wei's mouth was bitter, he still smiled and said: "Okay, the judge only gave us 30 minutes to rest. He called me over just now, and the time is almost up. Let's all go back!"

The group had no choice but to return to the courtroom.

As people returned one after another, the entire trial scene became lively again.

Judge Wang walked back to his seat with strides.

He glanced at Zhang Wei and shook the black robe on his body.

The implication: you see it clearly, even if I want to help you, the robe on my body will not agree, so you can figure it out yourself!

And, he had already warned.

If Zhang Wei dared to be opportunistic and put forward the content of the court transaction between the prosecution and the defense in the closing statement, then don't blame him for being ruthless!

In the hearing booth, everyone is seated.

Zhao Chunming looked at the scene indifferently, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more obvious.

This time, their local prosecutor's headquarters will definitely be able to severely defeat Zhang Wei's spirit!

On the other side of the hearing seat, Bai Ruoyun and Tie Ruyun's expressions were quite ugly.

Grandma Wang crossed her hands, clenched her five fingers, and looked sad.

The atmosphere in the court was also extremely depressing.

"Defense, according to the witness list you submitted, you have no witnesses to call, right?"

"Yes, Judge Wang!"

"Okay then, let the two parties begin their closing arguments!"

Following Judge Wang's announcement, Xiao Baihe stood up first.

She walked to the court, then glanced at Zhang Wei, and finally walked to the jury box.

"You know, there's a saying among defense lawyers that the jury is made up of 12 idiots..."

The familiar opening words made Zhang Wei's pupils shrink slightly.

He looked at Xiao Baihe in surprise, and at the same time, he began to think about one thing.

Why did the other party choose this set of opening remarks for the closing statement?

Is this intentional release of water?