[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison":3,"chapter-lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-chapter-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Lawyer: Send the Judge to Prison",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1578109,2042,"Chapter 222: Appealed! The Second Trial Is About to Begin! Commuted to Death Penalty!","lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Zhang Tao was somewhat shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this is true, then Lawyer Gu Chen is really incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the first trial verdict was delivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media immediately conducted interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news exploded everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scholarship for the Poor Replaced by Rich Heir, Verdict Announced! Turns Out the School Leadership Traded Power for Money! School Leader Sentenced to Life Imprisonment!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This Is the Law! Everyone Is Equal Before the Law! If a school leader does such things, they deserve the punishment!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Indeed, people like Zhao Quanzhong and Luo Hansheng should be sentenced to life!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They are disgusting, embezzling millions? How dare they?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The first trial was well-judged, and the chief judge did a good job!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lawyer Gu Chen has taken down the entire school leadership, sending them all away!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Speaking up for the vast number of poor students! Scholarship funds should go to students in need, not be replaced by rich heirs!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lawyer Gu scored another positive-energy lawsuit!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news had already exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens across the internet supported this verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, sentencing to life with complete confiscation of personal assets is quite a judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were only sentenced for a few years, netizens would certainly be dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would be convinced if embezzling millions only resulted in a few years’ sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many netizens are also discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Will this case have a second trial?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I think these people might appeal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If they appeal and the sentence is reduced, wouldn’t that cheapen the punishment for these people?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Especially since I remember that the case was punitively harsh in the first trial, they surely won’t accept that judgment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What if there’s an appeal?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens are somewhat worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, many netizens went to the comments section of a well-known lawyer’s Douyin page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person perhaps could no longer be called just a lawyer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was once involved in legal revisions...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has a thorough understanding of the law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A former genius lawyer, now a state official and university professor—Luo San.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo San saw netizens asking him about the second trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo San also posted a video explaining to netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo San: \"I’ve seen all the recent comments directed at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This case might indeed go to a second trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first trial verdict was indeed harsh, serving as a deterrent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a second trial, it might be possible to argue for a reduced sentence, mainly because Luo Hansheng, Zhao Quanzhong, did return a lot of assets to rectify the losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though the hope for a reduced sentence isn’t high, the court might dismiss their appeal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because the nature of this case is quite serious, even though losses were remedied, it doesn’t change the nature of their actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially since they dared to embezzle funds meant for poor students, it’s not just typical bribery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they do appeal, I believe the chance of a successful appeal is very slim, it might even result in a harsher penalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it still depends on how the judge decides, a lighter or a harsher ruling is both possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo San’s analysis in the video left room for doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all...no one knows how the final ruling will be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon evaluating the case himself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A change in the verdict is possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a lighter sentence? That’s unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it be a lighter sentence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>State authorities got involved...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now to lighten the sentence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so much investigation done by the national task force, how could it lead to a lighter sentence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a lighter sentence, they must surrender voluntarily and explain, not amend the situation after exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remedying it afterward is too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, even without the plaintiff using a lawyer in the second trial, it would be a winning case!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prosecutors are not fools, nor is the judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nature of this case is already determined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lighter sentence is out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, appealing has little significance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s best not to be so clear and decisive with netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because who knows what might happen afterward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing Gu Chen handle this case, Luo San was quite impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Chen indeed showcases a bit of skill in handling lawsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gu Chen develops further....perhaps it would be worthy to recommend Gu Chen to higher levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promote Gu Chen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the country needs such talents!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from handling domestic cases, there are international cases!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus...there is a dire need for brilliant lawyers in the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>National-level lawyers, to battle in international courts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawyers like Gu Chen are needed in the international court scene!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...for now, more observation is necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gu Chen has managed criminal cases, their complexity is far from international cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give Gu Chen some more time for experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You want a million for our second trial defense?\" Luo Hansheng exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him was a very famous lawyer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng had sought out many defense lawyers for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those lawyers with connections were all unwilling to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people even refused to answer the phone calls from Luo Hansheng’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, now that Luo Hansheng was about to go in...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No lawyers were willing to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those top-notch lawyers were even more unwilling to take this case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one well-known lawyer willing to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the opposing party was very capable, reputedly exceptional in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this lawyer was Zhang Yida, whose full name was Zhang Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a million. If you agree, I can take this case,\" Zhang Wei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"????\" Luo Hansheng’s family was also bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a million, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What lawsuit could cost a million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wei said, \"Shall I recount my achievements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve had a case where the opponent was fined two million, sentenced to three years, and under my argumentative influence, both the sentence and fine were waived,\" Zhang Wei laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng: \"That impressive???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wei continued, \"And another case, a two-million fine, where I won the case and the fine was waived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng: \"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng: \"A million it is, you’re hired!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng felt a pinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed a formidable lawyer to fight his case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, Zhang Wei seemed to have the potential!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wei’s asking price for defense was a million...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, you get what you pay for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, both parties signed the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Hansheng, Zhao Quanzhong, Hao Jian, and Guo Liangping, immediately appealed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were very excited...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they hired a million-dollar lawyer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely the appeal will succeed!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just didn’t know yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wei’s two cases, what the final outcomes were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two-million fine, the sentence of three years was indeed waived by the court, although Zhang Wei didn’t mention that the court finally ruled a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another case, the two-million fine was waived, which was part of Zhang Wei’s litigation record as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was a court-revised sentence of twenty years imprisonment.\u003C\u002Fp>",1157,"2026-06-06T08:37:31.463Z",1,"novelbin.me","ca593c772f8fada2f087887795299ebca560a6735ed1d3e1ce0227ba2b51f601","lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-chapter-112","lawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-chapter-111",600,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawyer-send-the-judge-to-prison-cover.jpg"]