If you were asked to file a lawsuit, how come you were not found guilty?

Chapter 3 I don’t want what I feel
Returning to his seat, Ren Zhen simply tidied up and prepared to go to the court first.

Law firms are very expensive, and with the historical record of Ren Zhen No. [-], there is naturally no independent office in the law firm.

A simple table and a not-so-high partition serve as Ren Zhen's office area.

Under these conditions, I still have to pay a five-digit seat fee to the law firm every year.

Just when Ren Zhen was about to go out, a middle-aged man with a big belly came out of the office next to him, holding a cup in his hand, apparently going to get water.

"Good morning, Lawyer Ren, what a coincidence."

"Good morning, Lawyer Zhang. Long time no see. Long time no see."

Ren Zhen picked up the handbag and said something casually.

If you work in a law firm, unless you walk blindfolded at work, it is difficult to see you.

That's simply not a coincidence.

"I heard that Lawyer Ren took on a big case? Congratulations! Do you want to help analyze it?"

Zhang Dashan didn't look very thirsty, holding the cup as if he wanted to chat with Ren Zhen for a while.

But Ren Zhen knew that Zhang Dashan didn't really want to help at all.

As the worst practicing lawyer in the firm, people would come over and make sarcastic comments from time to time.

Zhang Dashan said this just because he wanted to see a joke.

"That's not necessary. Lawyer Zhang should learn to put on his socks correctly first. Or, let the trainee lawyers see it and think we have a unique aesthetic."

Ren Zhen carried the bag, walked around Zhang Dashan, and left a few words lightly.

sock?

Zhang Dashan was stunned for a moment and looked down.

Because he was afraid that his pants would fall off if his belly was too big, he lifted his pants higher than his belly button.

Under the trouser legs, red and green socks, one long and one short, complement each other.

I am interested!

Zhang Dashan quickly loosened his belt, and his trousers immediately covered his ankles.

What does it mean to learn to put on socks?
I just left in a bit of a hurry today, by accident!

Not knowing how to wear socks is better than not being able to litigate!

"Xiao Li, what case did Ren Zhen take today?"

After receiving the water, Zhang Dashan asked casually as he passed by the front desk.

"I don't know. I heard two sentences when I signed the power of attorney just now. It seemed like it was a criminal case."

Xiao Li, who was on duty at the front desk, rubbed his cell phone without raising his head.

"Criminal case?"

Zhang Dashan stopped and said with a mocking look on his face: "Including the internship period, he has never done a single criminal case. Is he qualified to take on a criminal case?"

"I remembered that the couple seemed to be the parents of the murderer who killed her husband a few months ago, and they had been interviewed before."

The intern sitting next to him finally remembered why the couple looked familiar.

"Even Shengda upstairs may not take this case, right?"

Wen Xuan's case obviously caused quite a stir before, and Zhang Dashan also heard about it.

Shengda Law Firm is the law firm where Lawyer Wang works. It specializes in criminal cases. It has a large business and a five-story office building upstairs.

"That couple seems to have little money at first glance, and there is no way there will be any changes in this case. The original verdict must be upheld. I really don't know what lawyer Ren is thinking."

Another intern also picked up the sentence.

"You are so poor that you are crazy. If you don't take the case, you might not even be able to pay next year's table fee, and you will be starved for food!"

Xiao Li, who was rubbing his cell phone, made up his mind for Ren Zhen.

"That couple was also ill and sought medical treatment. In their daughter's case, the court appointed a lawyer, and the second trial was just a formality. It wouldn't make any difference at all."

“You’re still looking for a lawyer, but you don’t know what you’re struggling with?”

Zhang Dashan shook his head and said, "This kid Ren Zhen is indeed a man who will disgrace our law firm again."

"I have to find time to talk to him properly."

Fortunately, the H City Intermediate Courtyard was not far away, so Ren Zhen was not crowded for too long on the bus.

On the bus, Ren Zhen had already called the judge in charge of Wen Xuan's case.

Although it was the clerk who answered the call, after explaining the purpose of his visit, the other party readily accepted the call.

After all, this is the second trial, and it is also a death penalty case. No one dares to treat it carelessly.

After waiting in the lobby on the first floor for about 10 minutes, Ren Zhen finally saw the clerk who answered the phone. "Lawyer Ren Zhen, right? I am Wang Shiyang, Judge Zhang's clerk. Come with me."

The clerk, who was in his thirties, walked in a hurry and greeted him from several meters away.

After confirming his identity, Wang Shiyang took Ren Zhen up the stairs.

"Judge Zhang is in a meeting right now. I'll take you to see the files first. Have you brought all the procedures?"

Wang Shiyang took out the access card from his pocket and turned to ask Ren Zhen.

"Bring it."

Ren Zhen nodded and took out his lawyer's certificate and power of attorney from his bag.

After careful inspection, he took Ren Zhen through the access control and came to an office. Wang Shiyang brought a thick stack of files.

"It's all here, so you can take a look first. Judge Zhang will come over later when he's finished."

"It's troublesome."

Wang Shiyang came and went like the wind, and when he left, he opened the door for Ren Zhen.

Ren Zhen didn't say anything nonsense and nodded in agreement.

Many people always feel like they have to wait a long time when they go to the court to handle matters.

Over time, there was a public impression that the staff was procrastinating and extremely inefficient.

But Ren Zhen knew that was not the case.

Maybe some bad phenomena do exist, but this is a real problem faced by the entire judicial system at the moment.

There are many cases but few cases.

Most judges have to hear several cases every day, and from the time a case is filed to the time it is concluded, there are so many things, big and small, that cannot be solved on the first day of court.

Much of the work is done out of court.

Even the clerk is too busy every day.

So sometimes when I call the office, the person who answers the phone doesn't speak very well.

But that’s not necessarily impatient, but tired.

Tired body, more tired mind.

Before I knew it, three hours passed.

Ren Zhen put down the last pile of evidence and let out a long breath.

At this time, the door opened.

The visitor was wearing the standard attire of a shirt and trousers, and he looked uncontrollably tired.

Ren Zhen stood up quickly.

"Wen Xuan's lawyer, right?"

Zhang Lixia waved her hand and motioned for Ren Zhen to sit down, "I'm Zhang Lixia. I wonder if Lawyer Ren has anything you want to communicate with me?"

Sitting face to face with Zhang Lixia, Ren Zhen pondered for a moment and looked up at the judge opposite.

"Do you think Wen Xuan deserves to die?"

Ok?
Zhang Lixia frowned slightly: "I don't want to think that Wen Xuan made a mistake and the law will give her the punishment she deserves."

is it?

Ren Zhen secretly shook his head.

"Then I don't have anything to say for now. I'll have to wait until I see Wen Xuan to talk about anything else."

Ren Zhen stood up and stretched out his hand to Zhang Lixia: "Thank you! I would also like to ask you to help me copy some files."

Zhang Lixia held Ren Zhen's hand in confusion.

He knew that the other party was thanking him for reading the file, and thanking him was a normal and polite expression.

But this lawyer is not going to communicate the case with me, and then use his emotions to explain the situation, even if he wants me to change my mind even slightly?

And he hasn’t met the defendant yet?
Is this guy planning to go through the motions?
As everyone knows, Ren Zhen really came here just to read the files. As for the judge’s thoughts?
It would be best to understand.

But what Judge Zhang just said is enough to express his position.

Although there were no flaws or tendencies, Ren Zhen could guess his general thoughts.

That is, Zhang Lixia believed that the judgment of the first instance was not inappropriate.

Then there is no need to say more.

Deserved punishment?
Ren Zhen doesn't think so.

(End of this chapter)