Chapter 542 Judgment
Time passed minute by minute, and every moment of waiting was extremely difficult for Wang Zhaoning, Shen Ci and others, but no one spoke, just stood there looking at the solemn gate of the court.
It was not until twelve o'clock noon that Lawyer Qin walked out of the court again.
Wang Zhaoning excitedly stood up and walked forward: "How is Lawyer Qin? Is there any result?"
"The court is adjourned." Lawyer Qin looked at the others and said, "Don't worry too much. The situation is still very optimistic. The evidence held by the prosecutor is all within our reach. This means that what Brother Xizi told me and the police is consistent and without reservation."
"So the police can't find anything more, and I have plenty of time to sort out the charges we have. Currently, the most serious charges facing Brother Xizi are intentional injury, forced trafficking, and illegal detention."
"So many?" Yan's mother was shocked and asked worriedly, "Will this mean I'll be sentenced to many years?"
"Mom, don't worry, listen to what Lawyer Qin says." Wang Zhaoning said.
The old lady nodded: "Lawyer Qin, please go ahead."
Lawyer Qin smiled slightly and explained, "Combining multiple crimes will increase the sentence, but for the charges of intentional injury and forced transaction, Brother Xizi has kept records of the settlement with the other party and the transfer of compensation, so this greatly reduces the maximum sentence."
"The most difficult charge right now is illegal detention. The victim died of a terminal illness three years ago, and the police have direct evidence during the investigation. According to the Criminal Law, illegal detention carries a sentence of three to ten years, and causing death carries a sentence of over ten years. This also carries the highest maximum sentence of the charges against Xizige. Therefore, we must change the charge of 'illegal detention' to 'restriction of personal freedom' in order to minimize the sentence for this charge."
"Lawyer Qin, is there any difference between these two items? They sound the same!" The old lady couldn't help but ask again.
Lawyer Qin patiently explained, "It's the difference between 'deprivation' and 'obstruction.' Illegal detention is deprivation, and restricting personal freedom is obstruction. There's a huge difference between the two."
As he spoke, Lawyer Qin glanced at the time and said, "It's still early. Go eat something. The court session will continue at 2 pm."
"Lawyer Qin," Wang Zhaoning asked in a trembling voice, "Can we get a verdict today?"
"I'm not sure. If the prosecutor has no new evidence to submit and doesn't apply for an extension of the investigation time, the verdict will most likely be made in court. After all, this case has been submitted for half a year, and all the information is very complete. The prosecutor has sufficient basis for sentencing assessment."
The implication is that if there are any unexpected changes, the case will be extended.
Wang Zhaoning nodded: "Thank you, please."
After Lawyer Qin left, the atmosphere among them became a little better, because Lawyer Qin's calm aura gave them some down-to-earth confidence.
No matter what, my brother did do a lot of illegal things. They don't ask for anything else, they just hope that his sentence can be shortened as much as possible within the best ability of Lawyer Qin.
The wait in the afternoon was even longer, until media reporters began to appear and wait at the court door, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The name Yan Wenxi carries a great deal of weight in Longcheng. Even if the media cannot enter the court, they will not miss the opportunity to capture even a single shot of him outside the court.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, there was finally movement.
First, several cars carrying prisoners drove in slowly and parked neatly in the open space in front of the court stone steps. Then, more than ten armed policemen lined up in front of the cars with expressionless faces.
"Is it coming out?" Yan's mother stretched her neck excitedly to look.
Wang Zhaoning couldn't hold on any longer and was shaking slightly. She didn't even realize that her hand, which was holding Chen Ci's arm, had turned white.
Shen Ci's heart also began to beat wildly, until a prisoner was escorted out of the court. Everyone rushed forward, but was forcibly stopped outside by the public security police.
The first to come out were the core members of Yan Wenxi's gang. They were escorted into the car one by one with their heads lowered. It was not until the end of the team that Yan Wenxi came out.
He had his head lowered, his hair pushed back to his scalp, his slightly thin body dressed in an orange prison uniform, and his hands handcuffed behind his back.
"Xizi! Xizi! My son!"
Yan's mother was the first one who couldn't control herself. The moment she saw her son, she burst into tears.
Yan Wenxi raised his head when he heard the voice and instantly locked his eyes with the group of people. He glared at them slightly, and the next second he suddenly raised his lips and smiled.
Mother, wife, younger brother, Ah Ci, Boss Yang, Duanduan...
Wang Zhaoning held up her phone. The screen showed the adorable Xixi. Her makeup was smudged with tears as she shouted, "It's my daughter! It's my daughter!"
Yan Wenxi heard it and nodded at Wang Zhaoning.
But before he could even take another look, he was forced into the car by the escorting armed police.
The car door closed, circled the yard, and drove away through another door.
Yan Wenxi sat in the car, looking at the people in the crowd with reluctance through the window behind the gap in the iron railings, but a relieved smile was on his face.
When the car disappeared, Yan's mother cried so hard that she collapsed on the ground. Yan Wentao quickly reached out to help her: "Mom, don't cry. My brother looks okay, just a little thinner."
"Sister-in-law, are you okay?" Shen Ci wiped her tears and held Wang Zhaoning's shoulders with concern.
Wang Zhaoning nodded resolutely, but just as she wiped away her tears, a large number of cameras came up to her: "Excuse me, are you Yan Wenxi's wife?"
"I'm a reporter from Longcheng Evening News. Can I ask you a few questions?"
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Upon seeing this, Boss Yang and Duanduan quickly moved their bodies to block Wang Zhaoning behind them. Boss Yang frowned and said sternly, "We don't accept interviews."
"Sister-in-law, get in the car first."
Shen Ci helped Wang Zhaoning back away and soon got into the car on the side of the road. Not long after, the old lady was also squeezed in by Yan Wentao: "Sister-in-law, Mom said she would not go back with me and insisted on taking care of you, so let her go back with you."
Wang Zhaoning ignored him, and Yan Wentao didn't get angry. He just smiled and closed the car door.
About half an hour later, Duanduan came to the car and knocked on the window: "Sister Ci, Lawyer Qin is out."
Lawyer Qin stood by the car window and raised his hand to push the frame of his glasses on his nose. Wang Zhaoning looked at him, but did not dare to ask anything. She just stared at him.
"Lawyer Qin, what's the verdict?" Shen Ci asked, his heart hanging in the air.
Everyone subconsciously held their breath, waiting for Lawyer Qin to announce the result.
"Five years and eight months is the best possible outcome. There is no need for us to appeal."
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