Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 590 - 230

Li Weiguo, seated beside her, also chimed in, "That’s right. I originally didn’t agree with them being sentenced, but they deliberated for two hours and the highest they offered was 600 yuan a month. What use are sons like that?"

He only had two sons.

The cost of the nursing home, however, is split between his two sons.

After all, he wasn’t living with them, so he didn’t have to bother them with anything.

As for Jiang Daping and his brothers...

They had no intention of supporting their mother whatsoever.

Truly despicable.

Feng Cuihua swallowed hard, glancing at her four sons in the defendant’s dock. She then turned to look at Qin Mu and asked, "So if they are sentenced... they really won’t have to go to jail?"

Qin Mu nodded. "They won’t. The crime of abandonment is somewhat unique. If they were actually imprisoned, then there would be no one to support her, which is essentially no different from the act of abandonment itself. Such a sentence wouldn’t align with the original legislative intent. Therefore, it will most likely be a suspended sentence."

"Then... I won’t withdraw the lawsuit." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Feng Cuihua clenched her jaw, making a difficult decision that seemed to sap all her strength.

「On the other side.」

In the defendant’s dock, during the court’s adjournment, Jiang Daping, equally anxious, turned to his lawyer to ask about the case.

"The situation isn’t optimistic," his defense lawyer said with a wry smile, discreetly gesturing toward Feng Cuihua in the gallery. "The elements for the crime of abandonment seem to be established. You have one last chance. If you kneel down and apologize to your mom now, maybe she will soften her heart."

But after hearing this, Jiang Daping’s face turned ashen.

He refused to apologize no matter what.

Instead, he glared at his lawyer and said resentfully, "Didn’t you say before that this case had an 80% chance of winning? How did it end up like this?"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt like he had been duped again. This lawyer was even more incompetent than Zhang Wei, let alone their opponent, who supposedly had less than a 30% chance of winning. In his opinion, this lawyer was worse than Zhang Wei, and Zhang Wei was worse than Wang Dachui. Losing seemed inevitable.

"It’s not my fault," the lawyer sighed, his face a picture of grievance. "That lawyer on the other side... either has an expert guiding them or is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. But don’t worry too much," he continued. "This case is unique. Even if you lose, you won’t go to prison."

Then, he explained the concept of a suspended sentence.

Only then did Jiang Daping’s racing heart calm down.

Hearing that even if convicted, he could still live at home and lead a normal life, he no longer had any worries.

This sentence... it seemed to have no impact on him whatsoever.

Meanwhile, beside him, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping were also complaining about their lawyer.

After understanding what a suspended sentence entailed, they were no longer so anxious.

As for kneeling and apologizing to Feng Cuihua...

Not a single one of them did so.

「Forty minutes later.」

The court recess ended.

"All rise!"

Zhou Quanmin, along with the members of the collegial panel, returned to the courtroom. In the solemn and dignified atmosphere, everyone stood.

Jiang Daping and his three brothers looked nervously at Zhou Quanmin, inevitably tense as the verdict approached.

"Today, the Jincheng Second Criminal Court conducted a five-hour trial concerning the alleged abandonment by Jiang Daping, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping."

Zhou Quanmin took a deep breath and stated solemnly, "After deliberation, the facts of this case are clear, the evidence is sufficient, there are no ambiguities in the case, and the applicable law is explicit."

"This court maintains that respecting the elderly and cherishing the young is a traditional virtue of our country. It should be advocated at both legal and moral levels. The young should be nurtured, and the elderly should be supported."

"However, for the past five years, Jiang Daping, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping have neglected their biological mother, Feng Cuihua. They failed to fulfill their filial duties and provided no financial, material, or emotional support."

"During these five years, Feng Cuihua, due to old age and declining health, lost her ability to work and had no source of income. When she required surgery for a serious illness, Jiang Daping and his three brothers all failed to be present. This resulted in a delay in her surgery, causing damage to her physical health."

"The actions of Jiang Daping, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping violated Article 261 of the Criminal Law. The circumstances are severe, and their actions constitute the crime of abandonment."

"The following verdicts are delivered:

Jiang Daping is found guilty of the crime of abandonment and is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years.

Jiang Erping is found guilty of the crime of abandonment and is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years.

Jiang Sanping is found guilty of the crime of abandonment and is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years.

Jiang Siping is found guilty of the crime of abandonment and is sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, suspended for five years."

"Additionally, Jiang Daping, Jiang Erping, Jiang Sanping, and Jiang Siping shall legally assume their support responsibilities. The support order is as follows:

Jiang Daping, as the eldest son with a prosperous financial situation, shall set an example. He is ordered to provide Feng Cuihua with 900 yuan per month for support and must spend more time with Feng Cuihua each week, whether through phone calls or visits.

Jiang Erping, who has the best financial standing, is ordered to provide Feng Cuihua with 1,000 yuan per month for support and must also spend more time with Feng Cuihua each week, whether through phone calls or visits.

Jiang Sanping, whose financial condition is relatively poorer, is ordered to provide Feng Cuihua with 750 yuan per month for support and must also spend more time with Feng Cuihua each week, whether through phone calls or visits.

Jiang Siping, who received more of Feng Cuihua’s affection and is a teacher by profession, should especially lead by example. He is ordered to provide Feng Cuihua with 1,000 yuan per month for support and must also spend more time with Feng Cuihua each week, whether through phone calls or visits."

"Should any party disagree with this judgment, they may apply to this court for a retrial or file an appeal with a higher court within fifteen working days from the date this judgment takes effect."