Lawyer

Chapter 497 It's Not About Money
"Sister-in-law, how do you know this in such detail?" Fang Yi asked Zhou Dalian suspiciously.

"I heard what the lawyer said. After the accident, my brother and sister hired a lawyer from the county to visit my brother in the detention center. I was there when the lawyer said this. Are you suspicious of your sister-in-law?" Zhou Dalian's eyes flashed Move and look at Fang Yi.

"No, I'm just asking." Fang Yi shook his head hastily.

"Fang Yi, do you think my brother will be sentenced?" Zhou Dalian asked eagerly.

"According to the crime of possessing and using counterfeit currency identified by the public security organs, your brother's possession of 1 yuan in counterfeit currency is already enough to file a case, and he will be held criminally responsible.

According to Article 4000 of the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Specific Application of Laws in the Trial of Counterfeit Currency and Other Cases, those who knowingly hold and use counterfeit currency with a total denomination of more than 5 yuan but less than [-] yuan are classified as "larger amount". '.

Article 170 of the "Criminal Law" stipulates that whoever knowingly holds or uses counterfeit currency, and the amount is relatively large, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention, and may also be fined not less than 1 yuan but not more than 10 yuan.

Your younger brother may be sentenced to a fixed-term imprisonment of less than three years or criminal detention. The specific sentencing depends on whether your younger brother has any circumstances to mitigate or give him a lighter punishment. "Fang Yi said.

"Ah! So my brother really has to go to jail!" Zhou Dalian was a little dumbfounded.

"It is certain that he constitutes a crime, but if he has made major meritorious service, such as providing clues to the police and cracking down on the dens that make counterfeit money, he may be exempted from prosecution or punishment." Fang Yidao.

"Well, that's a good idea." Xu Zengshou nodded.

"That's good, but it's not that easy. My younger brother is so stupid. He doesn't even know where he lives or what his name is. He only has a mobile phone number. I heard that he can't get through. How can it be so easy to make meritorious deeds! "Zhou Dalian said with a bitter face.

"I think the charges identified by the police are a bit questionable," Fang Yi said.

"What's the problem?" Zhou Dalian immediately regained her spirits when she heard that.

"If it is true as you said, your brother bought and held and used counterfeit money.

According to the provisions of Article 170 of the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Specific Application of Law in the Trial of Counterfeit Currency and Other Cases, if the perpetrator purchases counterfeit currency and then uses it, which constitutes a crime, he shall be convicted of the crime of purchasing counterfeit currency in accordance with the provisions of Article [-] of the Criminal Law. And be punished severely.

So your brother's crime should be the crime of buying counterfeit money, not the crime identified by the public security organs now. "Fang Yi said.

"Is there any difference between these two charges? Which one is more serious?" Xu Zengshou asked.

"Let's put it this way, the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money is punishable by a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention, and a fine of not less than 1 yuan but not more than 10 yuan.

For the crime of buying counterfeit money, if the amount is relatively large, the person shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years or criminal detention, which is similar to the crime of possessing and using counterfeit money.However, a fine of more than 20 yuan and less than [-] yuan should be imposed concurrently. The fine for this crime is relatively high.

In contrast, the crime of buying counterfeit currency is more severely punished. "Fang Yi explained.

"If the procuratorate also thinks it is a crime of possessing and using counterfeit money, will the court judge it according to this crime?" Zhou Dalian turned her eyes.

"That's not necessarily the case. If the court finds that your brother has committed the crime of buying counterfeit currency, it will directly sentence him for this crime. The court can change the crime determined by the procuratorate." Fang Yidao.

"Ah! So my brother's crime is serious!" Zhou Dalian said in a daze.

Seeing his daughter-in-law like this, Xu Zengshou hated in his heart: Damn, let your family spoil him. If you have any good things at home, think about your mother's family and your brother first.Let's be firm this time.

"Let me ask again, if he borrowed money from our family to buy counterfeit currency, will this case implicate us?" Xu Zengshou asked suddenly.

"Yes, Fang Yi, when my brother asked us to borrow money, we really didn't know what he was going to do. Will this matter affect us?" Zhou Dalian also asked hastily.

"My brother-in-law borrowed five hundred from my family!" Xu Zengshou added.

"It's not five hundred, it's one thousand!" Zhou Dalian glanced at her husband with a sense of guilt.

"One thousand! Didn't you say five hundred?" Xu Zengshou's eyes widened, and his butt was a centimeter away from the chair.

My monthly food expenses plus cigarettes are only 1000 yuan... The daughter-in-law gave [-] yuan to my brother-in-law without telling the truth, Xu Zengshou sat back a second later, drinking tea and sulking, this is not money It's a matter of trust.

"Have the public security organs looked for you?" Fang Yi asked.

"I did. The police asked me if Zhou Dagen borrowed money from me. I said yes. Then he asked me if I knew what he borrowed money for. I said I didn't know. He borrowed money all the time. Every time I borrowed money, I Give them all. That's all." Zhou Dalian said.

Xu Zengshou was so angry: always come to borrow money!Why don't I know?I said that the family can't save any money, so they all support the white-eyed wolf.

"Well, it's okay, this case has nothing to do with you.

If Zhou Dagen told you about buying counterfeit money and exchanging the counterfeit money for real money when he borrowed money from you, even though you did not directly commit the act of buying counterfeit money, but provided funds for your brother to buy counterfeit money, you may have committed a crime. "Fang Yi explained.

"Oh, that's what happened! I understand." Zhou Dalian nodded.

"The police will have nothing more to say after they have finished their questioning. You should not be implicated in this case. Don't worry." Fang Yi said with a smile.

"Then what, Fang Yi, how much should I pay you for consulting?" Zhou Dalian picked up her bag, as if to pay.

"Sister-in-law, don't you embarrass me! How can I charge you money for my relationship with Brother Xu!" Fang Yi refused.

"That's fine, I'll ask Lao Xu to treat you to dinner another day." Zhou Dalian put the bag back with a happy face.

"Why another day? Just today, Fang Yi and I will go to Huihuang to find Li Shuming in the evening, you should go back first." Xu Zengshou said angrily.

Zhou Dalian was a little embarrassed: "Okay, you guys take a bath and eat some food at night, I'll go back first. Old Xu wants to pay the bill, don't let others spend money."

"Understood! Go back quickly. The children will be out of school soon, and the car will be crowded." Xu Zengshou said impatiently.

After sending Zhou Dalian away, Xu Zengshou sat back at the tea table: "My daughter-in-law... don't say anything. I will treat you tonight."

When Zhou Dalian was about to leave the house, she secretly gave Xu Zengshou 1000 yuan and asked him to look at the flowers. Old Xu finally showed his courage.

"Go, go to Huihuang. I'll wait for you downstairs." Seeing that it was late, Xu Zengshou urged.

"Really! Li Shuming is not here. He has gone abroad. He just left a few days ago." Fang Yi said.

"Ah! Hey, I wanted to collect some wool, but this kid is not here. Then let's go too, take a bath and chat. I treat guests." Xu Zengshou said.

"Okay! Listen to you." Fang Yi smiled.

(End of this chapter)