Chapter 25 The Scene of the Trial
"Defendant, did you hear clearly the indictment read out by the prosecutor just now? What crime are you accused? Do you dispute the facts of the crime charged against you in the indictment? The judge looked at Zhong Wen.
Zhong Wen raised his head and looked at the judge blankly: "Hear clearly, I have no objection." I admit everything I do. I plead guilty. ”
Fang Yi was a little shocked in his heart, didn't he say he didn't admit it when he met before? is still clamoring to change lawyers, why are they all admitted in court now! It seems that Zhong Wen has figured it out.
"Whether the prosecutor needs to interrogate the defendant about the facts of the crime alleged in the indictment." The judge continued.
"No need to ask." Prosecutor Chen said.
"Does the defendant's advocate need to ask questions of the defendant?" The judge looked at Fang Yidao.
"Yes." Fang Yi looked at Zhong Wen: "Defendant, what did you do on the day of the incident?" ”
The moment Zhong Wen looked at Fang Yi, Fang Yi saw remorse in his eyes.
"I drank a lot that day." Zhong Wendao.
"Liquor or beer? Do you usually drink alcohol? Fang Yi asked.
"I usually drink, but I don't drink much. I drank liquor that day, and drank a whole bottle. Zhong Wendao.
"When you came home and saw Chu Hong, what was she doing?" Fang Yi asked.
"She seemed to be packing her clothes, and I was too drunk to remember. We haven't been in a relationship in months, so I'm like that. Zhong Wen lowered his head after speaking, and tears flowed down.
"You mean to say that you had a relationship with Chu Hong in a drunken state at the time, and you still subconsciously think of her as your wife, right?" Fang Yi asked.
"Defender, please pay attention to the way you are questioned, and you must not induce the defendant to speak." Zhong Wen was about to open his mouth to speak, but the judge interrupted him.
"Defendant, have you ever thought about hurting Chu Hong?" Fang Yi didn't continue the question just now, and changed the topic.
"No, I never wanted to hurt her, our relationship was always good, but it was because of the gossip of her parents that our relationship deteriorated. I filed for divorce because I couldn't bear the rumors from the outside. Zhong Wen said with his head in his hands, his arms on the baffle in front of him, and cried bitterly.
Fang Yi stopped asking questions and looked at the judge: "I'm done." ”
"Defendant, calm your emotions." The judge said lightly.
After the judge finished speaking, the bailiff on the side immediately stepped forward and patted Zhong Wen on the shoulder. Zhong Wen wiped his tears with his hand and stopped crying.
"Now I ask the prosecutor to present evidence." The judge said.
"The first piece of evidence, the transcript of the public security organ's interrogation of the victim Chu Hong; The second piece of evidence, the transcript of the interrogation of the defendant Zhong Wen by the public security organs, both of which prove that the defendant Zhong Wen used coercive means to infringe on Chu Hong.
The third piece of evidence, the forensic doctor's appraisal report, proves that the victim Chu Hong was assaulted by X. According to the results of the body fluid test, the defendant Zhong Wen was the perpetrator...... "Prosecutor Chen read out the evidence one by one.
"What objections does the defendant have to the evidence?" The judge asked.
"No objections." Zhong Wendao.
"What do the defendants' defenders have to say about the evidence?" The judge asked.
"No comment." Fang Yi said.
This case is relatively simple, Zhong Wen confessed to the facts of the case, although there is not much evidence, but there is nothing to object, and Fang Yi is not easy to say.
"Does the defendant's defender have any evidence that needs to be submitted?" The judge asked.
"There is no evidence to submit." Fang Yi said.
"The facts of this case have been investigated, the court investigation has been completed, and the court arguments are now begining. The prosecutor and the defender are invited to debate the facts in dispute and how to apply the law.
The Public Prosecutor is invited to make a statement. The judge said.
"We believe that the defendant Zhong Wen used coercive means to have an X relationship with Chu Hong, which has constituted the crime of rape, but in view of the fact that Chu Hong herself submitted a letter of understanding to this court, and the defendant Zhong Wen actively pleaded guilty, we recommend that the defendant Zhong Wen be sentenced to three years in prison." After Prosecutor Chen finished speaking, he submitted a letter of understanding to the court.
Chu Hong issued a letter of understanding? Inspector Chen's words made Fang Yi a little surprised. The old couple of the Chu family have not called to ask for money, don't they know about this? Fang Yi was confused.
In any case, a letter of understanding is better than nothing.
"The defendant made a defense." The judge looked at Zhong Wen.
"I admit my guilt, but I hope the court will give me a lenient sentence." Zhong Wen had tears in his eyes, and he didn't know if he was crying for himself because he heard the prosecutor's sentence recommendation, or if he was truly repentant and ashamed of his actions after hearing that Chu Hong issued a letter of understanding for himself.
"The defender gives his opinion." The judge seemed to have experienced a lot, and was not moved by Zhong Wen's tears, and looked at Fang Yidao coldly.
"The defender believes that the defendant voluntarily confessed to the facts of the case and confessed, and there are circumstances of lenient punishment. In addition, the defendant committed the assault on Chu Hong while he was drunk and confused, and in his consciousness Chu Hong was still his daughter-in-law, and the infringement occurred at home, and the harm to society was minimal.
In addition, the so-called violent methods used by the defendant proposed by the prosecutor were not serious, only minor soft tissue injuries, and did not cause much harm to Chu Hong, so they should not constitute violence.
In the end, the victim Chu Hong issued a letter of understanding and had forgiven the defendant. The defendant behaved well in his daily work life, had never done anything illegal or criminal, and would not have filed for divorce if he had not been influenced by rumors outside.
The case occurred between husband and wife, although the court had already granted a divorce to both parties at that time, but the judgment had not yet taken effect at the time of the case, and for Zhong Wen, he did not intend to hurt Chu Hong.
The judge is requested to consider the above circumstances and impose a lighter punishment on the defendant. We recommend that the defendant be sentenced to three years' imprisonment with a three-year probation. Give the defendant a chance to turn over a new leaf. Fang Yi said.
"Is there anything else to be debated on either side?" The judge felt that the case was relatively simple and did not want to waste time, but just wanted to complete the procedure quickly.
"Nope." Both sides replied.
"Now that the courtroom debate has ended, according to Article 160 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, the defendant has the right to make a final statement, and the defendant Zhong Wen is now up to you to make a final statement to the court." The judge looked at Zhong Wen coldly.
"I'm guilty! I know very well that my behavior has caused harm to my ex-wife Chu Hong, thank her for forgiving me, I am ashamed of my behavior, please judge give me a chance, I will definitely change my ways......" Zhong Wen stated with tears in his eyes.
“…… After a closed hearing, the court conducted a court investigation and court debate, heard the prosecutor's accusations, the defendant's opinions, the defendant's arguments, statements, and the defender's defense opinions, and the court trial was concluded.
The court will now be adjourned for 10 minutes, and the verdict will be pronounced at a later date to bring the defendant out of the courtroom. The judge said.