My Wife is a Counsel Chapter 127: Emergency events

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In the Golden Mike Hotel, the temporary strategy room of the task force was filled with joy.

Although at the strong request of Richard's lawyer, Judge Demps finally announced a 5-day postponement of the trial to give the defense time to investigate the prosecution's new evidence.

New evidence and closing arguments will be heard in 5 days. If the defense cannot come up with any new defense arguments by then, closing arguments will be made directly.

However, the prosecutors and police officers on the task force could not help but be excited. The situation on their side was excellent.

With Commissioner Lu's performance in court and his extraordinary control over the entire case, they didn't even think that Commissioner Lu would lose the lawsuit in five days.

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Outside, the cheers continued.

In the study, Lu Ming smoked silently. Lawyers like Richard were among the best in any era.

When fighting against such a person, one cannot take it lightly as long as the verdict has not been pronounced for a day.

I hit him with an information gap, and the mesh defense structure prepared by the giant failed to work at all.

However, for myself, where else could there be any omissions?

There was a gentle knock on the study door. Jordan opened the door and came in, then turned and closed the door. The cheerful discussion that continued outside was shut out.

Seeing the excitement on Jordan's face, Lu Ming smiled and put out the cigarette butt.

"Commissioner, you have already thought of the fact that the other party will attack mental illness? Moreover, you were aware of the response strategy at that time, so you controlled the little **** Sirov early and took special care of him? It was to fight against little Renault. He can organize and plan assassinations meticulously, so he can't be a mental patient? At least, he can be cruel and ruthless when he is awake?"

Jordan was filled with admiration, so much so that he, who had always spoken in a more gentlemanly manner, was so excited that he was a little outspoken and called Sirov a bastard.

Lu Ming smiled.

"The crime of endangering public safety in the first degree bypasses the jurors' difficult questions about some of the legal obligations to convict Reno Jr., regardless of whether Reno Jr. suffered a psychotic episode in the serial murder case, or planned to attack you and Nicole. They don’t need to consider whether the chain of evidence in Miss’s case is impeccable, but rather, decide whether Little Reno should be sentenced for this crime as a whole.”

Lu Ming smiled and said, "Actually, my main concern is the sentencing issue."

Jordan was startled for a moment, and then he understood that the crime of endangering public safety in the first degree would be punishable by death according to all legal precedents.

Under imperial law, judges have discretion in sentencing.

For Donghai, although the prosecutor has a lot of power to recommend sentencing, in the end, it still depends on the judge’s ruling.

Even if Reynolds is convicted of other crimes, as long as Richard is not completely defeated in his defense.

Judge Demps had reason not to sentence Little Reynolds to death, but to sentence him to life in prison, or to sentence him to several hundred years. At the very least, he would not have to die and wait for an opportunity such as amnesty.

As for the crime of endangering public safety in the first degree, all cases are death penalty. However, the most recent case is more than a hundred years old, which is a bit old.

But no matter what, if the jury finds Reno Jr. guilty of endangering public safety in the first degree and Demps does not sentence Reno to death, the prosecutor will have enough reason to appeal his verdict and even investigate Demps. Whether there is any insider trading in the Puss and Renault families, if evidence is found, they will ask Parliament to remove them from the judgeship. Of course, at that time, an independent prosecutor will need to be dispatched to investigate, not this government office.

Considering all the consequences, Demps should not dare to risk the world's disapproval and put himself in an embarrassing or even dangerous situation.

Looking at Lu Ming, Jordan was filled with admiration.

Lu Ming smiled. In fact, he also thought about the third level, appeal, but there was no need to tell Jordan about it.

This crime will put Renault's appeal in a desperate situation.

If convicted, the other party will inevitably appeal to the Appellate Division of the Donghai High Court.

However, imperial law and the Supreme Federal Court do not recognize appeals as a right granted by the Constitution. Whether the defendant has the right to appeal is left to the discretion of each region, state, and province. If it is stipulated as a constitutional right, it may lead to indiscriminate prosecution and cost everyone Regional, state, and provincial judicial resources.

This is similar to a certain Western country in my previous life.

The local laws of Donghai allow appeals, but only to the Donghai High Court, which is the final ruling body.

The Court of Appeal, conducted by professional judges, generally conducts written hearings and no longer calls witnesses, examines evidence, or conducts debates.

The case is presided over by an appellate judge and reviewed by all judges.

Moreover, at the appeal stage, you cannot challenge the verdict of the jury by overturning the factual issues found by the jury.

This is very similar to the ocean-based country in my previous life.

That is, the Court of Appeal can only appeal against errors in the judge's use of law, including errors in the application of substantive and procedural law.

This is a legal trial, which is to review the legal procedures of the legal trial of the case, rather than to determine the criminal facts.

For example, during the trial stage, evidence that should not have been admitted was mistakenly accepted, which had an adverse impact on the defendant's trial process.

For example, the judge violated certain trial rules and had a significant impact on the outcome of the trial, etc.

These are the parts reviewed by the Court of Appeal.

If the jury in this case finds him guilty of first-degree endangering public safety, the appeals court cannot challenge the jury's verdict.

The main thing is to review whether there were any violations of legal procedures during the trial, which had a huge impact on the defendant.

Therefore, once Reno Jr. is convicted, the chance of successful appeal is slim.

Thinking about it, Lu Ming said: "Now, the defense should not want to end this lawsuit quickly, but will try to drag it out to see if there is any improvement."

Jordan nodded and his expression became serious.

Richard, a legal giant, is not that easy to deal with.

"Next, they will try their best to attack the character of our two witnesses, Sirov and Amanda, to question the credibility of their confessions and make the jurors no longer trust them. ”

Jordan nodded silently.

"In this way, it is time for the media to speak out for us. Although they cannot be interviewed by the media as witnesses, the media can interview people who know them and bring their images to life. They have many shortcomings, but They are also people of flesh and blood. Many people's lives may be a tragedy when they look back before they die, but the two of them are particularly miserable. Life is always full of helplessness. ”

Lu Ming sighed and looked at Jordan: "They also have their own shining points, you have to find ways to discover them."

Jordan nodded slightly. It is really a difficult problem to find the advantages of a young loser and the mistress of a serial murderer.

However, if Commissioner Lu still has to worry about this matter, it would be too shameful for him to sit in the position of the second prosecutor.

Suddenly, there was a quick knock on the door, and Cantona walked in quickly, "Commissioner, the vehicle transporting Amanda was attacked. There were more than 20 armed thugs, but they have been defeated. One of our team members was seriously injured. ."

Lu Ming frowned, what does this mean? Did Junior Reno's enemies do it? Deliberately making the jury think worse of him?

Because even if the witness is killed now, in fact, the testimony has been completed in court, it will not affect the jury's recognition of the legality of the evidence. On the contrary, it is obvious that Amanda's testimony is fatal to little Renault. , the witness will be killed at the end of the trial, and the jury will only convict Reynolds more firmly.

More than 20 armed thugs were also dispatched, making it look like there was something serious.

"Two people were captured alive. They were summoned temporarily by the leader. According to the leader, they were given generous commissions by old Sir Renault."

"Has the leader been caught?" Lu Ming asked.

Cantona shook his head and frowned: "But their firepower is not fake, it's strange."

Obviously, he immediately thought that the enemies of the Renault family were adding fuel to the fire.

Jordan gritted his teeth: "Perhaps, this fake Renault is the real old Renault. Whether the witnesses are killed or not, they will have backup plans. I think old Renault has gone crazy for his little son! ”

Lu Ming nodded slightly, it was also possible.