Lawyer

Chapter 285 Why?

"Who made the first move after Zhou Long jumped into the courtyard?" Inspector Zhang asked.

"At that time, he jumped into the courtyard and came straight to me. He was the one who moved first, and then we two were torn together. I don't know how I stabbed him in the chest." Ding Dashan said.

"Presiding judge, I'm done asking." Prosecutor Zhang said.

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"The court investigation is over, and the court debate is now underway. Before the debate, the court draws the attention of both the prosecution and the defense. The debate should focus on determining charges, sentencing and other controversial issues.

Appellant defended himself. " said the presiding judge.

Ding Dashan still used the same set of words, and it was over after a few simple sentences.

Fang Yi, as the defender, still insisted that Ding Dashan was excessively defensive. The court of first instance found that the facts were unclear and the sentence was too severe.

"Now it's up to the prosecutor to speak." The presiding judge said.

The procurator's speech was the highlight. Fang Yi looked nervously at Prosecutor Zhang, not sure if he would make the preface.

"Presiding judge, judge: Based on the facts ascertained by this court, and in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 20 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, Ding Dashan's behavior was excessive self-defense and he should bear criminal responsibility, but it should be mitigated or Therefore, we believe that Ding Dashan's appeal is justified, and we recommend that Ding Dashan be sentenced to eight years in prison. The reasons are as follows:..." Prosecutor Zhang said blankly.

Fang Yi didn’t listen to Prosecutor Zhang’s specific reasons. He was very excited and disappointed. The procuratorate supported his defense. , Fang Yi felt that the sentence was a bit high, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

After listening to Prosecutor Zhang's opinion, the presiding judge whispered a few words with the two judges.

After the appellant Ding Dashan’s final statement was completed, the entire trial procedure of the second instance was completed, and then the presiding judge announced a 10-minute adjournment, and the collegial panel deliberated and pronounced the verdict.Ding Dashan was taken out of the court.

There was no one in the auditorium, and Zhou Long's family members probably didn't think it was necessary to come.Ding Dashan's wife was not in good health, Ding Wanqiu didn't dare to let her come, and Ding Wanqiu didn't dare to hear the final verdict, and she didn't come to listen.

Ten minutes later, the three judges returned to the trial chamber.

"Continue the court session now, and ask the bailiffs to bring the appellant Ding Dashan to court.

The case has been judged by the collegial panel.In view of the opinions of both the prosecution and the defense, combined with the focus of disputes in this case, and based on the facts and evidence of this case, this court makes the following comments: ...Ding Dashan killed the victim with a knife, which is an excessive defense, and the punishment should be reduced according to law. Opinions on the provincial procuratorate's appearance It was supported, and the sentencing part of the first-instance judgment was revoked, and Ding Dashan was sentenced to seven years in prison. " said the presiding judge.

The first-instance verdict was 15 years in prison, the second-instance procuratorate suggested eight years, and the court finally sentenced to seven years in prison, which was reduced by more than half. Fang Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, Ding Dashan's hands trembled slightly, he glanced at Fang Yi, nodded with his mouth pursed, and expressed his gratitude.He was then led out of court by bailiffs.

In the conference room of Jinshi Law Firm, Ding Wanqiu wiped her tears with a tissue: "Lawyer Fang, thank you. Has my father's judgment come into effect? ​​Can I see him?"

"The judge pronounced the verdict in court. After the verdict comes out and your father is imprisoned, you can visit him. Just wait." Fang Yi explained.

The Ding family's case was finally settled. Although the sentence was a bit different from Fang Yi's expectation, it finally reduced the client's sentence by eight years, and the client basically accepted it!
On this day, Fang Yi and the others went to a restaurant they frequented for lunch at noon. Shimei Xiaoting dropped a "blockbuster".

"Lawyer Xie, Lawyer Fang, have you heard? Our law firm may be integrated." Mei Xiaoting whispered.

"Integration? What do you mean?" Fang Yi asked.

"Integration, to put it simply, is to break the previous situation where the law firm's partners and each team fight on their own. Just like a company, everyone can't withdraw all the money they earn, but can only withdraw a fixed ratio. It will be collected at the end of the year. After the cost is paid, the cost will be deducted from the general ledger of the law firm, and after the deduction is completed, the balance will be distributed to everyone. This is probably what it means." Xie Youhe put down the toothpick and said.

"Actually, I think it's a bit like a company. Everyone gets a fixed salary. At the end of the year, when the company makes money, everyone shares the money. If it doesn't make money, maybe they have to pay out to share the cost." Mei Xiaoting said.

"If we do this, will the commission of our salaried lawyers also have to be withheld, can Boss Gu agree?" Zhou Yunyuan asked with a puzzled expression.

"It's hard to say, but I heard that many partners have raised objections. They get a commission for doing business. They used to live a good life, but now they have to eat a big pot of rice. There must be objections." Xie You said.

After listening to Xie Youhe, several people stopped talking and each had their own concerns.Wang Deyou thought to himself, what kind of a fuss is this when he started working after two days of solid food!Fang Yi had a different idea from his. If he really couldn't get along, should he follow Boss Gu, or..., he was a little confused.

"Anyway, these things are not for us to decide. It is said that they will be implemented next year. Let's wait and see what Boss Gu has to say." Mei Xiaoting said indifferently.

Maybe because she felt that the topic just now was too heavy, Mei Xiaoting's eyes flickered and said: "It is said that Liu Fang has a thick leg and is working as a legal consultant for a financial institution."

"This is nothing new. Didn't you sign the contract a long time ago? Last time Liu Fang came to see you and told you." Zhou Yunyuan said.

"You don't know that. Last time, she made a feint. She didn't sign a contract at all, but it was just a negotiation. The signing ceremony was officially held in our big conference room two days ago. It is said that it is 50 a year. The original agreement was 80 a year, but it was later changed to 50." Mei Xiaoting said.

"Why?" Four pairs of eyes looked at her at the same time.

"I heard that the financial institution wanted to put our law firm's name on their company's website, stating that our law firm is their legal advisor. But the partner meeting failed." Mei Xiaoting said.

Zhou Yunyuan, Wang Deyou, and Fang Yi looked puzzled. Could it be that the partners were jealous of Liu Fang making money? No, although 80 yuan in legal fees is a lot, it’s not that the partners have never seen money. That partner can’t earn money every year. A few million or even tens of millions, it is impossible!

(End of this chapter)