Chapter 640 - 413: Xu Liang: I Am a Barbarian!

Chapter 640: Chapter 413: Xu Liang: I Am a Barbarian!

"Is this legal?"

Frankly speaking, two trials without any defense attorney... the likelihood of a wrongful conviction in such circumstances is extremely high!

Therefore, this situation is highly likely to be illegal.

But...

"Theoretically, the court doesn’t have a mandatory requirement for lawyers to be present on site."

Wang Yao pondered, feeling that all his life’s study of law had gone to waste, unable to provide a definite answer to such a problem.

"The first trial was like this, and so was the second."

"Moreover, continuous absence... is not prohibited either."

There are indeed some cases where defendants voluntarily give up legal representation and choose to defend themselves twice.

But there’s really no such unexpected form!

However, that being said.

Regardless, this....

"Legal!"

Wang Yao hesitantly uttered these two words.

Upon hearing this, the three looked at each other, eyes wide and uncertain, finally taking a deep breath and turning their attention to the defendant.

"Defendant, according to the description in the appeal letter."

"Your personnel, during the theft of the postal vehicle, did not actually notice the victim Liu Ping inside the rear compartment while accelerating."

"The ’throwing off’ described in the first trial is inaccurate, and during the collision with a person, your side attempted evasive actions and other series of behaviors?"

"Was it merely due to accidental factors that led to the vehicle losing control and resulting in casualties?"

Since it’s legal... then continue it!

Furthermore.

Even if Feng Xiang is not present, the appeal letter is ultimately placed before the three.

They only need the content from the beginning of the appeal, and any ongoing disputes can still be handled by adjourning, then arrange to appoint a lawyer for the other side at the next session.

"Defendant, do you agree with the description in the appeal letter?"

Zhao Yi asked Sun Hu, looking intently.

"I..."

Sun Hu hesitated, furrowed his brows, then continued:

"I agree with what is written in the appeal letter!"

Such subjective intents are impossible for Xu Liang to produce evidence to prove.

Meanwhile, the street surveillance at the crime scene also clearly captured him maneuvering the vehicle when it went out of control.

The two complement each other, and if Feng Xiang were here, there’s a great chance to overturn the death sentence and life imprisonment!

But unfortunately, he’s not here.

"Plaintiff, does your side wish to respond to the above?"

Wang Yao looked at Xu Liang, his voice deep and serious.

As he spoke, his eyes focused on his, seemingly able to see through one’s heart, making those with lesser courage too nervous to speak.

"My side does not agree!"

Xu Liang stood up, denying Feng Xiang’s well-prepared arguments without any hesitation.

After pondering for a moment, he slowly began:

"The court always follows the principle of whoever claims, must provide evidence."

"Based on the current information, the defendant has a sufficient subjective intention to cause harm, and if the opposing side believes the defendant did not subjectively notice the victim Liu Ping....."

"Please present corroborative evidence!"

Subjective intent cannot be proven indeed.

But it can be strengthened through corroborative evidence!

For example.

The rearview mirror of the postal vehicle is broken, or the sound recorded by the driving recorder.

These can serve as evidence that the other party was indeed unaware of Liu Ping hanging behind the vehicle, otherwise... the so-called subjective intent is just rhetoric!

"Defendant side, please submit evidence."

Xu Liang spoke slowly, then sat down without any haste.

Submitting evidence...

"Defendants Sun Hu and Sun Biao, do you have any information to provide?"

Wang Yao nodded and turned to the two asking.

"I..."

Sun Hu was momentarily speechless, clutching his cuffed hands tightly, palms sweating.

"The evidence is with the defense attorney..."

"Then may I ask, when can your defense attorney arrive at the scene of the crime!?"

Wang Yao asked again.

With these words, Sun Hu was unsure of what to say.

He simply didn’t know where Feng Xiang had gone...

As for the evidence... he indeed had it, but Feng Xiang hadn’t presented it during the evidentiary phase, choosing to submit it during the trial as corroborative evidence instead.

Who would have thought, the second trial commenced.

And yet, he vanished!

And naturally, the evidence disappeared along with him.

"Thus..."

Wang Yao was slightly taken aback, rubbing his temples, unsure of what to say.

He had thought this was a small case, but who would have expected... so many troublesome issues to arise!

The nature of the case was indeed light, but the troubles were real and headache-inducing.

"Plaintiff, do you have any supplementary opinions?" Wang Yao looked at Xu Liang.

Xu Liang smiled slightly.

It’s still that statement.

The defendant has no lawyer, so... whatever crime the other party is accused of is entirely based on his own words!

"Respected presiding judge!"

"The defendants Sun Hu and Sun Biao, besides committing ’intentional murder,’ ’intentional injury,’ ’robbery’... and other crimes."

"...need another crime added!"

Xu Liang suddenly raised his voice, and as the sound fell, everyone present was instantly stunned, their curiosity piqued.

Adding... another crime!?

Not to mention whether a second trial can add charges...

Even if the judge really follows Xu Liang’s theories from the first trial for adjudication... all the required charges have been added.

You can’t add a ’theft’ charge again!

It’s not logical.

When robbery occurs, theft cannot coexist unless the party also targets others, which did not happen in reality.

Everyone was somewhat puzzled.

But Sun Hu and Sun Biao understood very well in their hearts.

"This is bad!"

Sun Hu’s eye twitched suddenly, looking at Xu Liang with a livid face.

If no accident occurs...

This guy in front of him is about to reveal why his credit score is so low!

Sure enough.

As he felt everyone’s gaze...

Xu Liang’s face revealed a slight smile, and immediately, he spoke softly:

"The defendants Sun Hu and Sun Biao... have also committed the crime of ’illegal manufacturing of drugs!’"

Illegal...

Manufacturing drugs!?

As soon as the words fell, the entire courtroom fell silent, everyone staring blankly, unable to react for a moment.

First, it was absurd enough to turn a theft case into an intentional murder case.

How does this now relate to drugs!?

"You..."

Zhao Yi felt a pang in his heart and was just about to speak.

Unexpectedly, Xu Liang did not give him the chance to speak, promptly continuing:

"Respected presiding judge, and everyone in the viewing gallery."

"The criminal defendants ’Sun Hu’ and ’Sun Biao,’ although they robbed a postal vehicle, their real target was not the vehicle itself but... the ’stamps’ inside the compartment!"

"Stamps, the ’currency’ often used on envelopes, used for correspondence, extremely low in value."

"Why would Sun Hu and Sun Biao go to great lengths to steal this?"

Everyone is familiar with stamps.

The case has already informed everyone from the start, just that it was incomprehensible.

Although they were a party, after pondering for a moment, they gave up, as the court only examines objective facts and what isn’t discovered is essentially ’nonexistent.’

If they stole stamps, why worry so much, just sentence based on their value.

However, looking at it now...

Xu Liang is about to tell a story only known by a small group!

As for whether this violates the agreement made in the detention center... with the other party...

A bit interesting, trusting drug criminals?

Xu Liang would never do such a foolish thing.

As for whether the other party committed a small and innocent crime...

Firstly.

If the other party can be sent by Feng Jiancun to get ’materials,’ the other party may not be ignored.

But they were certainly not penniless!

The other party is also not unaware of the consequences their product would cause!

Therefore... Xu Liang chose to overturn the table as usual.

Anyway, the court will contact the police, and how punishment is decided will naturally be based on contribution, his words wouldn’t affect it.

As for Sun Hu, if he is angry about Xu Liang’s ’honesty,’ Xu Liang only has one sentence to say....

’I am a barbarian!’

Looking at everyone, Xu Liang’s expression suddenly became serious, and he spoke in a loud voice:

"The real purpose of defendants ’Sun Hu’ and ’Sun Biao’ stealing stamps was to use them to produce LSD ’stamps!’"

"This is an extremely rare drug, with strong psychological dependence!"

"What the defendants did was not theft at all, but blatant robbery."

"And furthermore, it was to rob for making drugs!"

"This already constitutes a violation of Article 347 of the Criminal Code, ’Smuggling, selling, transporting, manufacturing drugs!’"