Chapter 372: What It Feels Like for a Homeroom Teacher to Proctor an Exam

Wang Daoren had been laughing the whole time without stopping, yet at this moment, the crowd had no time to look at him.

Because there was already something more lively happening.

Qiao Ruoyun did not say things like "you took the money but failed to get it done for us," because the situation was even worse.

It was that the other party had taken the money and, in fact, had not done the work for them at all!

She had heard that sentence just now clearly; the other party had admitted it himself—he had done nothing!

But for Qian Decheng, the point at this moment was no longer Qiao Ruoyun; the point was the Director over there, or perhaps the Lawyers Association and the Judicial Bureau that would launch an investigation later!

A lawyer violating regulations and collecting fees privately—would you say this is common or not?

The answer is: very common!

Many people find it strange; since this is clearly a violation of regulations, why is it so common?

The "Lawyer Law" has clear provisions: when a lawyer undertakes business, the Law Firm must accept the commission uniformly, sign a written commission contract with the client, collect fees according to unified national regulations, and record them truthfully!

This is a clear regulation; if you, as a lawyer, collect fees privately, you must report it to the Law Firm and have it recorded, otherwise, you are committing a violation.

However, we often encounter situations in real life, such as lawyers advertising online, and then you can add their WeChat to do some consulting through WeChat.

After the consultation is finished, you certainly can't ask for free; you have to give some benefit.

Even if it is just "asking" between friends, you still have to send a red envelope to show some appreciation, and you don't know the amount of the red envelope in advance.

So the question arises: after the lawyer receives this red envelope, should they report it?

Report it? The dog-eat-dog person on the other side sent 0.18 yuan; if I report it, our Law Firm's finance department will think I'm a loser and think I'm messing with them...

There are even more, those who drive traffic everywhere online, such as the well-known Zhihu; many lawyers do paid answers, so would you say this is a violation?

Just like Old Qian this time, as long as the other party doesn't speak up and it doesn't involve Litigation, there really isn't any issue.

Not to mention lawyers, there are many talented people who directly use this method to conduct "lawyer crackdowns."

As mentioned before, the other party uses various methods to add the lawyer's WeChat for consultation, and then sends a red envelope as a reward.

The lawyer accepts it, and then turns around and reports it to the Lawyers Association and the Judicial Bureau, saying, "Look, this lawyer is violating regulations!"

There are too many such reports, forcing the local Lawyers Association to issue a "Practice Risk Warning Letter."

It says that recently, members of society have successively complained about Law Firms and lawyers for violations such as not signing agency contracts, accepting cases privately, collecting fees privately, and not issuing invoices...

Telling lawyers to be more law-abiding, to handle money and affairs at the Law Firm, and not to collect money that shouldn't be collected.

So you can tell how many violations there are.

And now Qian Decheng feels that he is extremely unlucky; so many people are doing this, why was only he caught!

Therefore, facing Qiao Ruoyun's scolding, Old Qian shouted directly: "What are you yelling about? Has your husband been released yet!"

"I told you to get on good terms with the other party; did you do it? Now that you've been sued in a Criminal Private Prosecution, you're blaming me?"

Under the gaze of a group of people from Tengda Company, the two started arguing directly; the argument was so lively that they even spilled out many previous matters.

It was so satisfying for the Tengda Company Employees to hear; they just love it when you guys reveal each other's secrets while arguing.

In the crowd, Zhou Yi also laughed watching this situation; why else would they be called a mob.

A lawyer who likes to take the crooked path meets an unqualified client; isn't that exactly what this situation is.

Lawyer Wang has rich experience in this regard.

"Still calling yourself a great lawyer, still having eyes and ears everywhere; I spit on that, what kind of thing are you? You're still fit to be a lawyer?"

Qiao Ruoyun was scolding very fiercely, and as she scolded, she started using her hands; that old woman's scratching is very powerful, and Qian Decheng could only dodge.

He kept shouting: "You all saw it, I didn't even fight back!"

Finally, having seen enough of the excitement and laughed enough, Lawyer Wang helped call the police; he has always been a good citizen.

Qian Decheng was scratched in several places, and then successfully gave Qiao Ruoyun the grand gift of ten days of Administrative Detention.

But he didn't feel the slightest bit of happiness, because the trouble belonging to him hadn't even started yet.

The excitement was over, and Wang Daoren came to Huo Pengfei with a happy face.

"Let's go, Old Huo, let's go eat."

Then, Lawyer Huo agreed in his mouth, but his feet didn't move at all, leaving Old Wang a bit confused.

"What's wrong, Old Huo, what are you waiting for?"

After asking twice, Wang Daoren realized that Huo Pengfei opposite him was blushing and said: "Just the two of us?"

"Of course just the... oh, I understand, I'll notify Xiao Wu Guniang right now."

"You actually haven't notified her yet?"

That day, the newly reorganized Legal Department experienced its first internal strife, or even a clash.

Guangming District Detention Center, there are many people here who speak nicely.

It's just that Han Dacheng felt he couldn't stay here anymore; he felt he would go crazy if he stayed any longer.

Is this even a place for people to stay?

The key is, it's been several days, and he watches other "cellmates" receive love from their families, such as "deposits" and clothes sent in by lawyers.

Only he himself hasn't received a single hair; clearly, Old Qian said last time he would definitely send them next time, but how long has it been.

For a moment, he even wondered if his wife had found a younger man.

The "cellmate" next to him asked him: "Brother, didn't you say that great lawyer you hired has eyes and ears everywhere? How come he didn't even bring you deposits and clothes? Could he have forgotten?"

Deposits go without saying; of course, money is needed inside.

As for clothes, the state issues them to you, but some clothes still need to be sent from outside, such as underwear and socks.

When Old Han first came in, he was very confident, and when chatting with others, he also said that he would be out very soon.

He said how awesome the lawyer he hired was, and that last time it had already reached the Procuratorate, but in the end, there was still no Lawsuit.

Anyway, it left many people stunned.

As a result, it's been several days, and he hasn't seen a single hair, so everyone started to make fun of him.

Han Dacheng could only whisper from the side: "That... that matter of the Lawyer, how could I forget, connections and such, you all wouldn't understand..."

The crowd burst into laughter again, and the room was filled with a happy atmosphere.

One day passed, and Han Dacheng said Lawyer Qian would definitely come.

Three days passed, and Han Dacheng believed Lawyer Qian was just busy pulling strings.

Five days passed... Han Dacheng had become like Sister Xianglin.

As it turned out, while he was squatting there, someone notified him that the case was about to open in Court.

During this period, Huo Pengfei was of course not just clashing with Wang Daoren; his main work was still this Private Prosecution Case.

After this period of preparation, Huo Pengfei was full of confidence; a mere Private Prosecution Case was as easy as reaching into a bag to take something!

But now, at the entrance of the Court, Huo Pengfei was extremely nervous, constantly flipping through some things he had written down beforehand.

He was also muttering to himself from time to time.

That feeling was just like the various last-minute cramming behaviors of many poor students before starting an exam.

Many lawyers queuing nearby were left speechless watching him; they had the urge to ask, "Lawyer Huo, what is wrong with you?" but thought better of it.

Beside him, Xiao Wu Guniang said again: "Lawyer Huo, don't look anymore, I already feel we are guaranteed to win."

Hearing this, Huo Pengfei retorted directly: "Guaranteed to win? That definitely won't do, this time we must win beautifully!"

Xiao Wu Guniang pursed her lips and said nothing.

Huo Pengfei didn't care about that; how could he spare any attention for Xiao Wu Guniang now!

Yesterday, the General Manager called him into the office and asked him how confident he was in this case, and he of course said he was very confident.

As it turned out, the General Manager said that Lawyer Fang was also particularly interested in this case, and if he didn't do it, he would have wanted to hand it over to Lawyer Fang.

Therefore, when the Court opens tomorrow, he and Lawyer Fang would go to observe.

Then Huo Pengfei became unsettled; although he said every day that he wanted to challenge Lawyer Fang, after all, that was Lawyer Fang!

The other party was going to personally observe his own case, and the other party was also particularly interested in this case, so what did that mean!

It meant that this time he not only had to win, but had to win extremely beautifully, so that the other party would have nothing to say.

Thus, there was this feeling of reviewing homework right now.

Just as he was reciting like this, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Good morning, Lawyer Huo."

Turning his head to look, there were the eternal gold-rimmed glasses, hair that was sparser than before but groomed very meticulously, and extremely robust muscles under the suit.

It was none other than the idol of many lawyers, Lawyer Fang!

"Good morning, Teacher Fang!" Huo Pengfei said hurriedly.

Many lawyers nearby who recognized him were also constantly greeting Lawyer Fang.

Beside Lawyer Fang, Zhou Yi and Zhou Xinran were like two transparent background characters.

Huo Pengfei stopped his behavior, because the pressure of having Lawyer Fang standing beside him was too great.

Finally, the doors opened, and Huo Pengfei greeted him and hurried inside; behind him, Zhou Xinran couldn't help but say:

"This Lawyer Huo is a bit too timid."

Beside her, Zhou Yi chuckled and said: "Timid? I seem to remember a certain lawyer who, after losing twice in a row, actually went to find someone else to argue about whether they had an opinion of her..."

"Of course, I won't say who it is..."

Zhou Xinran's fists clenched; the previous little notebook could no longer contain this man, she needed to change to a new little notebook!

Zhou Yi did not continue to provoke her, but continued to communicate with the people from the Company.

Once the Court session ends today, the video will be produced; the preliminary preparation work is already all set.

Inside the Court, Huo Pengfei had already made preparations, and Han Dacheng, who was brought up, naturally also saw Huo Dazhuang standing beside the private prosecutor.

Then, he saw the other party's still smiling face.

At this moment, Han Dacheng suddenly thought of the sentence the other party had said at his home before.

So that was how it was...

He naturally had a Defense Attorney; after his wife's Administrative Detention ended, she quickly found a new lawyer.

This also let Han Dacheng know that Lawyer Qian, in whom he had placed high hopes, had already announced his exit.

It is said that the Lawyers Association issued a penalty, suspending his membership for six months.

To translate, that means a six-month Suspension of Practice!

He also has to go for training.

Anyway, after this notice came out, Lawyer Wang Daoren laughed until he was almost gasping for air, and even said such an important moment must be commemorated.

The new lawyer's surname is Qin, and he is a very normal lawyer.

Normal, which is to say he won't pull any shady tricks; likewise, his defense is also very normal.

It was all repetitive empty talk, such as how the other party, as the landlord, was not trespassing, but just wanted to bring guests to see the house, and so on.

These opinions were naturally refuted directly by Huo Pengfei; he actually also wanted to be like Lawyer Fang, pinning the other party to the ground and rubbing them into the dirt.

But unfortunately, his level hadn't reached that point yet.

There was no Mars colliding with Earth, only two lawyers talking there extremely dryly.

Even the opposing Lawyer Qin directly admitted to some things, only explaining that the other party did not have much malicious intent.

This was clearly not a Not Guilty Defense; this was a Commutation Defense!

Damn it, doing a Commutation Defense in a Criminal Private Prosecution? Do you have any public morality left at all!

Lawyer Fang was still watching there, yet he encountered such an opponent; Huo Pengfei felt a bit like looking up at the sky.

Xiao Wu Guniang was dazed there; she hadn't even expected that this Court session would be so boring.

Finally, it reached the final statement stage, and Xiao Wu Guniang spoke, hoping the other party would be educated.

As for Han Dacheng, he looked at Wu Guniang, his lips moved, and he still said that he regretted it very much and should not have entered the room rented by Wu Guniang without permission.

This was taught to him by his Lawyer Qin, who told him directly not to think about being acquitted, as it was basically impossible.

Why would he say that? One must listen to the subtext!

The Court can already issue a notice to arrest someone; if you say you are innocent, what are you thinking?

A Criminal Private Prosecution Case does not mean that someone will be arrested just because the Case Filing is complete; that is impossible. The Court must believe after review that it is possible for the defendant to be sentenced to something or other before they will have the Public Security Bureau arrest the person.

Therefore, Lawyer Qin was very straightforward, telling him to plead guilty and show remorse to strive for a Suspended Sentence.

Why say that? Because without a display of remorse, it is impossible to get a Suspended Sentence.

Han Dacheng was unconvinced at first, but now, after his experience in the Detention House, he is convinced; as long as he can avoid going to jail, he will show remorse however necessary.

Before, he was a "local," had a house, and looked down on those who came from elsewhere in all sorts of ways.

But suddenly, he went from a normal person to a criminal; it was too fast, so fast that he hadn't even reacted yet.

He really wanted to have an argument with the judge—it was clearly his own house, so why was it a crime for him to enter? —but he didn't dare.

Criminal Law is just like that; regret is merely an emotion, and the existence of Criminal Law is to make you regret!

The judge also didn't expect it to go so smoothly; it was clearly a Criminal Private Prosecution Case, and not only did the other party not seek Mediation, but they also just laid flat in every way...

That being said, after a recess, the Collegial Panel quickly gave the verdict.

The judgment is as follows: Han Dacheng is sentenced to six months of Criminal Detention, with a one-year Suspended Sentence.

It was sentenced, and indeed it was a Suspended Sentence; Lawyer Qin looked natural.

Qiao Ruoyun, who had been sitting in the public gallery, did not say a word from beginning to end.

Only Zhou Yi sat there, starting to discuss some issues with Fang Dazhuang; if nothing unexpected happens, the video he releases will once again cause a huge uproar.

A landlord entering his own house and being sentenced instead—that is only something Zhou Yi would do; otherwise, those Self-Media editors would cook up all sorts of headlines for you in a minute.

Even so, there will certainly be many people who support the landlord and will believe that when a landlord wants to bring people to see a house, the tenant should cooperate without reason!

If you don't cooperate now, that's one thing, but you even sent the person to jail; this is simply too much!

However, he, Zhou Yi, has never been afraid of any backlash; Wu Guniang's information will be completely hidden, and to the outside world, it was done by him, Zhou Mouren.

If unnecessary trouble were brought to Wu Guniang because of his video, that would be the real problem.

A few hours later, a video titled "Can a landlord enter a room at will?" appeared under Zhou Yi's account.

Immediately, just as he had expected, it sparked a lot of heated discussion!

It's late again today after returning home, so there is only one chapter; I will try to make up for it tomorrow. Thanks to Wen Chi, Ai B Zai, Book Friend 1612, Another Newbie, Xiao Shufu, Yue Jianshi, and thanks to the brothers for the tips, thank you, see you early tomorrow.

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