Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 543 - 218: Pre-Prison Training! _4

To be precise, it should be referred to as a special pardon. It denotes a system where the higher authority exempts certain criminals, who have already been sentenced, from all or part of their punishment. Only the punishment is pardoned, not the crime itself. Therefore, after a special pardon, one can still be considered a recidivist, and any subsequent crimes will be strictly punished.

Up to now, nine special pardons have been issued. They have exempted many criminals nationwide from all or part of their punishments. Compared with the ancient practice of general amnesty, special pardons are more advanced, highlighting the legal dignity given to criminals for self-reformation. In ancient times, general amnesty would exempt all crimes except for the ten abominable ones. The idiom "the ten unforgivable crimes" originates from this practice. These ten abominable crimes include: plotting rebellion, plotting great treason, plotting insurrection, extreme disloyalty, immorality, gross disrespect, unfilial conduct, creating discord in the family, injustice, and internal chaos.

But the modern special pardon excludes violent crimes, such as robbery, murder, and intentional injury, among other offenses. It mainly targets specific groups like minors under the age of 18, individuals with no family to depend on, cases of excessive self-defense, or those who have reached the age of seventy-five. Some with minor offenses, significantly slight ones, will be released upon a special pardon. All nine special pardons have been the same.

So mine... As Liu Qiao listened, hope started to rise in his heart. His case... strictly speaking, isn’t a violent crime. It’s merely illegal earnings, an economic crime.

"It mainly depends on the content of the special pardon. If it includes such crimes, you may have part of your sentence reduced," the lawyer thought for a moment and then continued, "I’ve said all that I should say. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Up to this point, he had mentioned everything he could think of from the pre-prison training. Liu Qiao, however, furrowed his brow, succumbing to brief contemplation. He had committed to memory all that the lawyer had told him.

Six conditions that could significantly reduce one’s sentence...

First, preventing criminal actions within prison, actively earning merit.

Second, reporting crimes outside the prison that are subsequently verified as true.

Third, significant inventions or creations.

Fourth, saving the lives of fellow inmates at the risk of one’s own.

Fifth, resisting natural disasters with outstanding conduct.

Sixth, making an exceptional contribution to the state.

These six conditions. He immediately ruled out the third, fourth, and sixth options. He wasn’t capable of significant inventions or creations. Sacrificing oneself for others was something only a fool would do. He estimated he didn’t stand a chance at making any exceptional contributions. After entering prison, his only chances for a sentence reduction would be to prevent criminal actions within prison, report unexposed criminal activities outside of prison, and show distinguished conduct during disasters like earthquakes.

My best shot is to report criminal activities outside the prison that have not yet been detected...

Liu Qiao took a deep breath. Looking at the judgment in front of him, he began to think proactively.

Undiscovered criminal activities outside the prison... In these years, he had become quite successful in the medical industry of Jin City. He was well aware of the underhanded dealings of many hospitals. Besides, he was crystal clear about the original drug manufacturers as well. As long as he actively reported them and the investigations proved them true, he would be eligible for a sentence reduction.

According to the lawyer, if one met these six criteria for a sentence reduction, each reduction would be no more than two years. In other words, by reporting enough, he could reduce his sentence by up to two years through this method. But... that still wasn’t enough. If he showed positive remorse and earnest self-improvement, he could reduce his sentence by no more than nine months. All told, he figured he could only reduce his sentence by just under three years.

"It seems I have to focus on these six opportunities for sentence reduction..." he muttered. He turned his gaze back to the six opportunities for sentence reduction. The potential reduction from other avenues was simply too small.

First, I could look for a chance to stop crimes within the prison. Then there’s the fourth one, saving inmates in danger; I could look for opportunities there too. Natural disasters like earthquakes seem a bit uncertain. Inventions or creations... Should I do some research while in prison? And what were those significant contributions again?

He reconsidered all the options he had initially dismissed.