Fang Chaoyang reluctantly interrupted He Maolin's statement, glanced at the two jurors on the left and right, nodded, and then announced loudly: "The evidence presented in court will be handed over to the court after the adjournment." The collegial panel deliberated and announced the verdict 10 minutes later. Take the defendant He Maolin down. ”

Knocking on the gavel heavily, Fang Chaoyang, Gao Yiwei, and Mu Fan left the judge's seat and returned to the small room to rest for a while, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon, and the three of them were so hungry that they didn't even want to speak.

"I invited the two of you to dinner in the evening. Fang Chaoyang said.

"On Fushun Street, a new farmhouse has opened. Gao Yiwei said happily.

"I have to go home in the evening. Mu Fan said.

"Brother Mu, you're welcome, it's rare for the leader to be generous enough to treat you and ask for a leave of absence from your family. Gao Yiwei said.

"That's it, we're tired all day, so we'll rest tomorrow and get together in the evening. Fang Chaoyang sent out an invitation again.

"Okay, I'll go, but I can't drink enough. ”

"Eating doesn't have to be drinking, I have to drive. Fang Chaoyang said.

Next, the three of them discussed the final verdict, argued a few words, and finally reached an agreement.

Ten minutes passed quickly, and in fact, when Fang Chaoyang and the three of them reappeared in the courtroom, fifteen minutes had passed, and everyone was waiting a little anxiously.

He Maolin was brought up again, his mood was extremely worried, his face was also very ugly, and the next sentence would determine his fate.

Fang Chaoyang stood up and announced loudly: "Through the court trial just now, this court heard the confession, defense and final statement of the defendant He Maolin, the prosecutor read out to the court and presented relevant evidence materials, the witnesses appeared in court to testify, the prosecution and defense cross-examined the evidence, and fully expounded their respective argumentation opinions in the court debate stage, and the collegial panel carefully reviewed the case. ”

The crowd below was silent, waiting for the verdict to be announced, and lawyer Tian Yunsu, who had always been calm, also seemed a little nervous, in her heart, she naturally had expectations for the verdict result, and it was best to be overly defensive.

Fang Chaoyang paused for a moment and continued: "After deliberation, the collegial panel believes that the testimony of the witnesses in court and the relevant evidence materials presented by the public prosecutor in court are legal in form and from each other's contents, and can be used as the basis for the verdict. ”

"All stand up!" said clerk Zhao Fangfang in a loud voice.

Everyone got up one after another and made a solemn gesture, He Maoxian was nervous and almost unsteady, he didn't want to listen, he didn't dare to listen, but he couldn't help but listen.

"This court believes that the defendant He Maolin's conduct conforms to the provisions of Article 20 of the Criminal Law of our country, and although it has caused serious consequences, it is still justified defense, and the defendant is acquitted and released in court!" Fang Chaoyang said slowly.

There was silence for a full ten seconds, and everyone could hear their own excited heartbeats, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.

Yuan Dan and Li Chunlei of the prosecution remained silent, in fact, in their hearts, they also expected such a judgment result, and they were just faithfully performing their duties.

The defender Tian Yunsu burst into tears with excitement, and suddenly fell on the table and cried loudly.

"Defendant He Maolin, did you hear clearly?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"I heard clearly, thank you, Judge Qingtian, thank you! Our whole family thank you!" He Maolin said incoherently excitedly.

The bailiff stepped forward and opened the handcuffs for He Maolin, and He Maoxian ran over across the auditorium and hugged his brother tightly.

"Now announce the closure of the court!" Fang Chaoyang knocked down the gavel heavily.

When leaving the courtroom, Fang Chaoyang saw the brother and sister, and went over to hug Tian Yunsu, expressing his heartfelt thanks to the barrister who really helped them.

Although they had to have a big meal in the evening, everyone still gathered in Fang Chaoyang's office, each of whom had a box of instant noodles and made up for it first. For dinner in the evening, the clerk Xiao Zhao is naturally indispensable, and instant noodles are provided by her.

"Head, even I didn't expect this to be the verdict. Xiao Zhao said excitedly.

"Lawyer Tian is right, our society needs to see more righteous and courageous actions, and when there is danger, everyone should stand up to stop crime, and the law should treat them leniently. Fang Chaoyang said.

"At the beginning, I still insisted on being too defensive, but I also felt that Dean Chaoyang was right, and he shouldn't bow his head like an evil force. Mu Fan said.

"Our trial, I'm afraid it has also set a precedent, and He Maolin refuses to make compensation. Gao Yiwei said.

"No matter what other judges say, we must adhere to the principles, but He Maolin's behavior cannot be regarded as righteous and courageous at present, but it can play a certain exemplary role. Fang Chaoyang said.

Before getting off work, the news about the verdict of He Maolin's case was already overwhelming on the Internet, and almost everyone gave Fang Chaoyang a thumbs up and expressed their extreme approval of the verdict.

It should have been instructed by lawyer Tian Yunsu, and the He Maolin siblings refused to be interviewed on this matter and temporarily lived elsewhere. And Tian Yunsu did not accept an interview with the media, but made a phone call, saying that Fang Chaoyang was one of her most respected judges.

When I called, there was Hai Xiaozhou, and when I came up, I complained, "Chaoyang, you have a lot of problems, why did you acquit you, isn't this a slap in the face of the procuratorate?"

"Xiaozhou, don't be angry, there are some principles that should be adhered to, besides, the procuratorate and the judge have different determinations, not once or twice. Fang Chaoyang said with a smile.

"I'm going to file a protest!"

"That's fine, let's go online and see those remarks first!"

"You threaten me?"

"How dare you, you are Brother Hai, the boss of the Gang of Three. ”

"Forget it, for the sake of continuing to cooperate, I'll let you go this time. "Sea Boat Road.

"It doesn't seem like a good fit for you. ”

"Hmph, the prosecutor general said, even if it is done this time, we are also responsible, at least we did not really investigate the case thoroughly, so that lawyer Tian took advantage of the loophole. ”

"I'll invite you to dinner tomorrow. Fang Chaoyang said.

"It's not enough to eat. ”

"Then what you say, I'll listen. ”

"I haven't thought about it yet, let's talk about it tomorrow!" Hai Xiaozhou hung up the phone.

Gao Yiwei, Mu Fan and Xiao Zhao all waited, and Fang Chaoyang and the four of them left the court after work, went straight to the farmhouse restaurant on Fushun Street, and asked for a private room to sit down.

Steamed wild vegetables, stewed stupid chicken, sauce elbows, etc., asked for a big table, everyone took the drink as wine, handed over the glass and changed the lamp, although there were not many people, but they were familiar with each other, and it seemed very lively.

Halfway through eating, Fang Chaoyang remembered that there were still edible pickups at home, but at the moment, he was afraid that he was still holding his empty stomach and complaining about the injustice of fate.