Chapter 312: Chapter 218: Was There a Scandal in the First Trial!?

No problem...

Indeed, there is no problem, the explanation is very clear!

And the wound on Qi Yu’s forehead, after a targeted forensic examination, indeed matches the batch of corrosive acid mistakenly bought by the pickle plant!

The other skeletal injuries on the body....

There are indeed workers’ accounts!

"’When I was moving him, I noticed his waist had a problem. I thought I could adjust it back, maybe he could stand up, so....’"

Liang Shan mumbled the testimony of a worker with intellectual disabilities who had handled the body.

"There is testimony, statements, and objective evidence."

"The doubts of the first trial were clearly explained, and judging by this information, it makes sense that the plaintiff did not present evidence in the first trial but used flawed evidence for a surprise attack, which was not accepted."

"Indeed."

The three people on the bench exchanged looks.

They initially thought there was an issue with the defendant, especially since Zhao Hailong’s practicing certificate was revoked the night before the trial.

Whether he was being targeted, or Zhao Hailong indeed had issues with his past conduct... it all suggested a strong suspicion against the defendant!

But...

After Cheng Jia presented a series of evidence, her credibility was significantly enhanced!

Seeing this.

"Phew~"

Cheng Jia sighed in relief, noticing the expressions on the three judges’ faces on the bench, knowing her words had taken effect.

If nothing unexpected happens...

The case will end with the first trial verdict being upheld!

Thinking of this, Cheng Jia felt a surge of joy, unable to suppress her excitement.

As long as the first trial verdict is upheld... even if the second trial awards a hundred thousand, it would still be a victory for Cheng Jia!

The trial is currently moving towards a verdict in her favor, but...

In a moment of distraction, Cheng Jia glanced at the plaintiff, but only for a moment, her whole body suddenly froze.

On the plaintiff’s side....

Xu Liang showed no change in expression, and even Su Yu and Yang Ruoxi were the same, as if Cheng Jia’s words posed no threat to them!

"No... something’s wrong."

Cheng Jia’s mind suddenly took a downturn, seeing Xu Liang’s ambiguous smile, a wave of panic washed over her.

But...

The tricky evidence presented by the other party during the first trial was just this, and the information Cheng Jia provided was sufficient to counter it all!

Then... why is the other party still so calm!?

"Perhaps they are just pretending or simply trying to get more money..." Cheng Jia felt tense inside.

Xu Liang didn’t say a word, nor did he show any intention of doing so.

The courtroom instantly quieted down.

The silence made people’s hearts uneasy, and Zhang Tao and Li Ye on the observation bench shifted their gazes back and forth between them.

"Gulp~"

Li Ye swallowed hard and whispered:

"Brother Tao, what’s happening..."

Zhang Tao was also a bit confused.

He has been in the field for over a year, his competence enough to understand Cheng Jia’s words.

The information presented by the other party... at most, indicated a significant oversight in management!

Considering today’s general quality is not very high, with uneven education levels, similar management loopholes are everywhere.

So, as it stands, Cheng Jia has a considerable advantage!

But...

Zhang Tao took a deep breath, suppressing his inner emotions.

The case might still have variables, considering that within half a month, Xu Liang wouldn’t just do nothing, relying on the first trial’s accomplishments...

"Let’s wait and see."

Zhang Tao said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Li Ye closed his mouth and continued watching.

...

Approximately ten minutes passed.

"Does the plaintiff have evidence to refute what the defendant has presented?"

On the bench.

After a discussion, Liang Shan shifted his gaze back to the plaintiff.

"Of course."

A smile appeared on Xu Liang’s face, he spoke with no hint of being cornered.

It was as if the things Cheng Jia took out posed no threat to him, he was entirely unconcerned!

With a slight parting of his lips, in the next moment, voices emerged around his ears.

"First, I want to raise a point with the opposing side."

"Which is... why, during the first trial, these pieces of information did not appear in the courtroom!"

Xu Liang suddenly squinted, his gaze sharp, as if a knife repeatedly scraping over Cheng Jia.

Such detailed information was not initially presented by the opposing party.

It was more like... filling in the blanks to the questions Xu Liang posed!

Cheng Jia took a deep breath, smiling:

"Because the structure of the case was too simple, so there was no detailed supplement."

Xu Liang then said:

"Then why, during the first trial stage, the judge did not give the plaintiff the rights they deserved, treating the evidence as unaccepted before it was certified!?"

Cheng Jia pondered for a moment, giving a reasonable explanation.

"In the first trial phase, the plaintiff’s words were all subjective suspicions without substantial evidence to support them, and they executed a surprise evidence attack, so the judge lawfully did not accept your evidence!"

Very reasonable, an objective explanation.

It was also the judgment of Liang Shan and the others on the bench.

"Oh, I see."

Xu Liang smiled slightly, suddenly shifting his tone, adding:

"Then, may I ask, for what reason was Lawyer Zhao Hailong’s practicing certificate revoked!?"

Practicing certificate revoked...

Cheng Jia’s face suddenly stiffened, just as she was about to speak.

But, unexpectedly, Xu Liang had no intention of letting her answer!

"Honorable presiding judge, before I defend against the opposing party’s statements, I wish to first reveal the truth behind the revocation of Lawyer Zhao Hailong’s practicing certificate!"

Xu Liang turned to look at the bench.

Judges have a certain degree of discretion in sentencing!

This discretionary power often makes it difficult for lawyers with a reputation as litigation thugs because sentencing discretion is a matter of subjective attitude. If your reputation is poor... the judge might very well target you for it!

What Xu Liang aimed to do was naturally to taint the other party’s reputation.

He began to speak slowly:

"According to information from the Ministry of Justice, fifteen years ago, Lawyer Zhao Hailong secretly charged additional fees to a client after a legal aid."

"Fourteen years ago, he colluded with another lawyer to rig a financial case, causing the outcome to be controlled by both!"

"Twelve years ago, he even committed bribery and bought off the opposing lawyer, allowing him to win the case!"

"..."

One incident after another was revealed.

The expressions in the courtroom grew peculiar.

Even Liang Shan on the bench couldn’t help but frown.

A litigation thug!

A blatant litigation thug, the tactics employed by Zhao Hailong mostly infringed upon others’ reasonable right to defend their interests, treating the courtroom as a cash cow!

From this standpoint, if the information is true...

Zhao Hailong deserved to have his license revoked, but it’s not just a simple revocation of his practice license!

The other party will be completely stripped of their lawyer identity, unable to retake the exam to regain their license, unable to be a lawyer for life!

However...

Cheng Jia’s heart suddenly tightened, she hurriedly spoke up, interrupting Xu Liang’s speech, and said angrily in a deep voice:

"This is irrelevant to the current trial!"

"Your side is confusing the audience and conducting slander against us!"

Upon hearing this...

Liang Shan, who was still ready to listen, suddenly changed his expression, his face drooping instantly, and he stared at Cheng Jia firmly, spitting out a sentence.

"Defendant, it is not yet your turn to speak!"

"You have disrupted court order without permission, and are hereby warned once. If it happens again... the bench has the authority to expel you from the court!"

Warning?

It’s just a warning!?

Cheng Jia’s face showed astonishment, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes.

She just remembered, the case was no longer being tried at Jianghe Court....

Cheng Jia’s face showed reluctance, but she still closed her mouth and remained silent.

Without Zhao Hailong, she could still sue for an adjournment, but if Liang Shan expels her...

Then there really would be no room for remedy!

"Hmph."

Liang Shan retracted his gaze, snorted coldly, and then looked at Xu Liang.

"Plaintiff, please continue."

Xu Liang smiled, ignoring the existence of the judge, simply looking at Cheng Jia with meaningful eyes.

"Earlier you said, the revocation of Zhao Hailong’s practice license is irrelevant to the case?"

Irrelevant?

At first glance, it does seem irrelevant, after all, the other party is not involved with Qi Yu, and did not come for the second trial in person.

But the problem is...

"It’s very relevant!"

Xu Liang suddenly constricted his expression, becoming serious instantly.

He turned his head to look at Liang Shan at the bench and spoke quickly.

"Honorable presiding judge!"

"In this second trial, our appeal is... to overturn the verdict of the first trial judge Liu Shennan!"

Overturn Judge Liu Shennan’s verdict?

Not targeted at evidence, but at a specific person!?

Liang Shan was a bit stunned, but before he could react.

Xu Liang continued speaking:

"According to our investigation, the first trial judge Liu Shennan had serious conflicts of interest with Zhao Hailong and Jianghe Pickle Plant manager Zhang An!"

"Liu Shennan’s son is named Zhang Hui, who got into the Lanshan Province key school despite his unimpressive grades!"

"After deep investigation, it was found that the operator behind this was Zhang An of the Pickle Plant, who shelled out over tens of thousands to manipulate this, ultimately sending a poor student to a provincial key school!"

"Moreover, Zhang An also hired a renowned pianist to cultivate Zhang Hui’s daily interests!"

"According to Liu Shennan’s daily speech, the pianist only charged a symbolic few hundred yuan, mainly due to Zhang Hui’s talent, but in reality..."

Speaking.

Xu Liang produced a series of evidence.

Looking across, they all pertained to the contacts between Liu Shennan and Pickle Plant boss Zhang An!

There were no direct monetary transactions.

But... there was this thing called ’favor’!

What is favor?

Favor is bribery!

Even...

"On March 18, Zhao Hailong illegally reported to our law firm, attempting to strip us of first trial rights!"

"Afterward, this report evidence was transferred to Liu Shennan, who then notified Jiang City’s Ministry of Justice, eventually... Upper City ruled our firm for a one-month closure and reorganization on the 19th!"

"And the person responsible for this at the Ministry of Justice..."

"Is Liu Shennan’s husband Zhang Hong!!!"

Speaking.

Xu Liang threw out a startling, shocking piece of news, confronting everyone.

"Jiang City accidental death case, in the first trial its presiding judge Liu Shennan had severe suspicions of collusion with defendant Zhao Hailong and Zhang An!"

According to legal statutes, it should...

Overturn first trial verdict, and pursue accountability of handling personnel!"

Upon hearing this.

The courtroom instantly fell into silence, Liang Shan couldn’t even process, voices echoed by his ears.

If, according to the other party’s implication, then it means...

The first trial... has a dark curtain!?

Liu Shennan received benefits!!!

Instantly.

Liang Shan became energized, face stern.

It is not a small matter!

Once verified, it will affect more than just Liu Shennan alone!

And Cheng Jia’s pupils suddenly shrank... At this moment she felt as if her back was stabbed by a needle, nearly jumping up, showed astonishment, glaring at the opposing side in shock.

Liu Shennan... was discovered!?

Discovered would bring what?

Probably not any major matters, considering Liu Shennan is not aware of their business, just...

"Wait, what’s the appeal!"

In a daze.

Cheng Jia seemed to react to something, her heart stopped suddenly, quickly raised her head in disbelief to stare at the other side, her heart rate quickening like drum sounds.

"The appeal!"

If Xu Liang targeted at the first trial’s result is to overturn the first trial’s judgment.

Then... the second trial’s case judgment will surely not be limited to the issue of compensation amount being much or little.

When the first trial is wiped away, left to both parties...

Can only be a blank sheet of paper for them to write freely!

"Bad!"

Cheng Jia’s face turned ashen instantly.

Before the trial, Zhao Hailong and she made moves targeting Xu Liang’s clues in the first trial.

That is continuing along the first trial, focusing around the points of contention.

But if the first trial is wiped away... then restarting the second trial, the contention points vanish, their evidence can’t cope entirely!

More crucially is the opponent’s appeal.

Overturning the first trial counts as an appeal?

Count.

But after overturning the first trial then!?

After overturning the first trial, she has no idea what their appeal is!

Who knows what the opponent wants to do...

Her heart tightened, glaring at Xu Liang, exhausting thinking about when Liu Shennan was finally found out.

And at the bench...

The faces of the three judges changed simultaneously, saying nothing, immediately letting the clerk present the evidence in front of them.

And after quickly reviewing it...

Liang Shan instantly, pupils shrank tightly!