Chapter 16: Is Barbara Really Not Dead?
Obviously, the so-called acquaintances were all inserted before, I have to say, the layout of the old Nizo is too correct, obviously this is a guy full of wisdom, and it is he that the small Nizo family can have a respite under the full rule of the five major gangs, instead of either "actively" merging into the big family like other small families, or repenting in prison.
Kamacipin said with a smile after making a few phone calls: "The feedback results are very good, Mr. MacPace Jr. is really a talent, don't look at him is only 25 years old, but he has almost all kinds of violent criminal records, intentional injury, threats of violence, smoking, intimidation with guns, the speeding ticket alone is three feet high, and he has been prosecuted for second-degree murder, by the way, he has been prosecuted for ** problem...... In short, it looks more like a murderer than Dammy. β
"God, forgive this sinful man...... Chris is in a state again, Edward is actually tempted to complain, as a devout believer, he should try to save every fallen soul; But as a lawyer, ahem, that's to help the guilty get rid of their crimes, and it's better now, no matter how much you deduct the basin first.
In this complex and contradictory situation, how does Chris maintain peace and quiet? Or did he go with the guys and Hansen behind their backs?
"Good! That's it! "Edward was overjoyed" Next, we need to do everything we can to convince the media and the jury that Mr. MacPace Jr. has not only deliberately committed a heinous crime, but is also trying to get away with it. β
"Hehehe, it's too underestimating Millican" Edward crossed his hands on his hips and said with a high spirit, "Our law will never wronged a good person, nor will we let go of a bad person, confess leniently, sit in prison, resist strictly, and go home for the New Year...... No, my God, what am I talking about? β
The corners of Kamasi's mouth twitched a little, and he wondered if this guy's mental condition was suitable to continue working together.
Chris shook his head and comforted him: "It's good that you get used to it, whenever this guy is full of mess, it's his normal state of thinking." β
"But ......" Kasamazein hesitated, after all, no one wanted to work with a guy who was obviously mentally abnormal.
"Trust me, I have several psychiatric hospital phone numbers in my head."
Edward rolled his eyes.
"Ed, you're doing this, aren't you, you're deviating from the original intent of the law? We are lawyers, defenders of the law. Chris hesitated.
"Pattern, Tucson broken! Santaemi takes clothes! Edward continued to reprimand in high spirits: "Only winning the case is justice!" A king can use any means to achieve a noble end. This is what Machiavelli said. β
"The original text is that any underhanded means can be used," Chris retorted.
So, he was wrong! As long as we do what is legal! Legal, legal! The law does not prohibit it! Got it? What's more, if little McPace is really innocent, he will naturally have a lawyer to help prove it, but this has nothing to do with us, our goal is to win the lawsuit! Set Dami free again! Other than that, it's all fake! β
"How do I feel you're going to say it the next moment;' If Hitler attacks Hell, I will make an alliance with the devil'? β
"Churchill, that bald fat man is out of fashion now. Now is a time of peace and love. No lessons, Raf's special nest! Okay, okay, let's find a way to find out the black history of the McPers family, these black materials are of little use in court, but if you release them to the media, they should be able to muddy the water a little! Edward said as he looked at Kabamazepin.
The little lawyer didn't say much, stood up and nodded at the two of them, and began to bust between the phone and the fax machine.
"It's a good hand, if you go to Wall Street, you're definitely a good stockbroker, and you won't delay the quotation market if you see how quick he moves."
"How easy is it to convince a jury?" Chris ignored him, muttering to himself.
"Who's to say it isn't? Socrates died under a similar system. Edward was sighing, too
"What would you do if you were Socrates?" Kamazepin suddenly asked.
"I," Edward thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "Of course, to ensure my own safety......"
"And what if everyone still votes for you to die?" Chris asked
"Well," replied Edward in a more serious tone, after a moment's thought, "I'll find a way to kill some of the guys first." There is an old saying in Huaguo, the first strike is strong, and then the first attack suffers, and when you find that the situation is not right, you will smash the opponent with a punch and then say ......"
There was silence in the room.
Five minutes later, Kamakipin hesitantly asked, "Excuse me, what is the Turtle Fist?" Is it a great fighting technique? β
"emmmm, this is said to have been invented by myself, also known as turtle school qigong......"
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Kabamazepin no longer speaks, still like a rabbit in a vegetable patch, nimbly shuttling between the telephone and the fax machine.
Edward turned on the television, and the international news was still chattering about the defection of the former's cronies from Novotny to Dubcek, as well as the defection of senior defense officials from the former's cronies to the United States, as well as the fishing boat Pueblo and the Viet Cong New Year offensive, while almost all local channels were relaying the $150,000 missing person notice.
"Seems to work, doesn't it?" Edward shrugged his shoulders "Look, the heat has risen, everyone is focusing on how to find the 'person', not to think about whether Dami is the murderer, at least the public opinion has been prepared." The impression of the cute little Dami has also changed a lot, and that's a good thing for us. β
"I really didn't expect you to be a media tycoon." Chris casually teased as he flipped through the file.
"If there is a day, you can be my spokesman. Haha, so that damn group of journalists should vomit blood. β
"By the way, Kayamazepin, don't you have an inside line in the New York Police Department?" Edward asked suddenly.
"Yes, but the level of real reliability is not high, and a few of them are well mixed, but they are more closely related to the five major families. After all, we are a small family, and we have limited time and money. β
"Well, now that the case has been transferred from the FBI back to the NYPD, I wonder if I can get some clues from the police? They must have mastered a lot of things, and there may be material in our favor. Prosecutors can imply that the investigators are using a messy administrative approach to hide these details. β
"Well, considering Solomon's power in New York, it's very likely that the police will sell him well." Chris added.
"This ......" Kamazepin hesitated a little, "I'm afraid, they may not choose our side, the low-level ones can't see the secrets, and the high-level ones, right?" β
"We don't need to be detailed, even a file name is fine. This is just a secret weapon, and we know a little bit about it, and then we can invoke the 'Brady Rules' in court and force the prosecution to publish the details themselves." In this way, the prosecution can be caught off guard in the courtroom, and the most important thing is to give the jury the impression that the prosecutor is taking human life carelessly. It's a good deal. After all, Dami didn't kill anyone. β
The Brady Rule was a new system that emerged only in 1963, after the Brady v. In Marylandy, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the prosecutor's failure to disclose innocent information in favor of the defendant violated the defendant's constitutional right to due process.
In human terms, it was not until 1963 that the defendant had the right to request the prosecution to disclose information favorable to the defendant, and before that, the prosecution could make up any argument and refuse to produce evidence that could prove the defendant's innocence.
For example, if Prosecutor Chris charges Edward for raping poor Hansen, Edward asks the prosecution in court to release the sealed medical files that they have sealed, which contain a diagnosis of his loss of function, Prosecutor Chris can legally refuse, at least until 1963.
This huge legal loophole was finally closed in 1963, and the Brady rule hit the prosecutor in the dead end, and this thing became a tool for the defense lawyer to beat the prosecution with his eyebrows raised, and he took advantage of it.
The judiciary of the United States has always attached great importance to procedural justice, and once a party is considered by the judge to be procedurally improper, it is usually directly judged to lose, even if the goddess of justice is possessed by herself.
"Well, that's okay, and it's a lot more difficult." Kamazepin nodded in agreement.
"As for the money or something, you can just look at it and give it, FΓ©richer there, I'll take it." Edward patted his chest.
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The three of them had been busy in the office, during which time Kamazepin went out and returned with a thin folder.
"This is some information that the police have, and it seems to be useful."
"Great, I knew this case wasn't that simple, let me see, can I find something from it?" Edward was overjoyed, and although he had not been in contact with Kabamazepin for a long time, he was very satisfied with the nominal lawyer, who was actually his assistant.
He is old and sophisticated, but he can distinguish between priorities and priorities, and he can put himself in the right position while being able to work, and he is simply a first-class talent.
Since he said that it seems to be useful, then it can really have a miracle effect.
"Huh? This fxxk is interesting! On the third day after her disappearance, a woman who appeared to look like Barbara was seen borrowing a phone from a small bar and calling the Law Offices of Fanson & Hall. Hehe, this kind eyewitness didn't come to receive the reward, although he couldn't get 150,000, but this level of news, giving a price of two or three thousand is the market price. Gee. Since he didn't come, it means that someone set a higher price to keep him silent. β
"Interesting, so that you can prove directly in court that Dami didn't kill anyone?" Chris said.
"Still no," Kamazepin added, "the witness was a little tall at the time, and he hadn't seen Barbara before." So ......"
"Hmm," Edward nodded, "this cannot be used as evidence in court, after all, it cannot be proved that the woman who called is not Barbara herself, but this 'Fan Har Law Firm'." β
"It's the 'Fansen & Howl' law firm," Kamazepin corrected.
"Hey, I see." Edward humbly accepted the advice, but his stomach was wondering, "Why does Fan Ha'er read it so smoothly?" Could it be that there is a hidden password? β