The voices of several people were quite loud.

They want to appeal!

They are dissatisfied with the verdict!

Luo Hansheng and Zhao Quanzhong both want to appeal for a reduction in their sentence.

They don't want to be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Even if it's an appeal, it shouldn't result in a heavier sentence than life imprisonment, right?

Luo Hansheng said, "Professor, you have to help us think of a way. Being sentenced to life means our lives are completely ruined. We can't be sentenced to life, I want to appeal, I must appeal for a reduced sentence, there should be a way to appeal, right?"

Yin Xiaodong shook his head, "I can't guarantee it, why don't you find a new lawyer."

Yin Xiaodong sighed.

He's lost confidence in this case.

Gu Chen, as a lawyer, is really too ruthless.

Coming to court and fighting cases so fiercely.

Taking on this case against Gu Chen has left Yin Xiaodong somewhat fearful.

He's genuinely afraid of Gu Chen turning into a lawless madman, what if he sends him in too?

Although Yin Xiaodong hasn't done anything illegal usually, he's still a bit afraid.

Facing lawless madman Gu Chen, who wouldn't be afraid?

The first trial is over...

The verdict has been delivered.

Is there still a second trial?

How to defend in the second trial?

Yin Xiaodong feels like he's done all he can for the defense, further defense in the second trial probably won't be useful.

"Please, Lawyer Yin, Lawyer Yin! Professor Yin!" Luo Hansheng called out to Yin Xiaodong.

Without turning his head, Yin Xiaodong walked away.

After Yin Xiaodong left, Luo Hansheng showed a furious expression.

Luo Hansheng: "It's because this lawyer is incompetent, that's why we've been sentenced to life. Let's fight another case, get a new lawyer, go for the second trial, maybe we can get the sentence reduced! Once we've reduced the sentence, life will be comfortable, otherwise now all our assets have been confiscated and we've been sentenced to life imprisonment. Even if we're released in the future, our lives are ruined forever!"

Zhao Quanzhong said: "Yes, yes, we'll find a new lawyer, you've got connections, find a skilled lawyer. Gu Chen is just a rookie lawyer, if you find a skilled lawyer, we can definitely win against Gu Chen in court."

Guo Liangping said: "Principal, it's up to you, find a skilled lawyer, we can pool our money together."

Hao Jian nodded beside him.

Both he and Guo Liangping were sentenced to seven years...

And fined three hundred thousand.

Three hundred thousand, the down payment for a house is gone.

Luo Hansheng showed a confident smile, "Don't worry, leave it to me, I'll handle this problem. What's there to fear? It's only the first trial, there's still the second trial, and it can definitely be changed!"

"All of you, appeal!"

"What's there to fear?"

"Just Gu Chen, in the second trial I'll change lawyers, how can I be scared of him?"

Luo Hansheng was dissatisfied.

He's put in so much money, why should he still be sentenced to life?

If he'd known, he wouldn't have spent a dime. Even then, he'd probably still face life imprisonment, right?

The more Luo Hansheng thought about it, the angrier he got.

And is this judge Shen Jiarui crazy?

Gu Chen calls for a harsher punishment and the judge listens to that?

Listening to Gu Chen's words so much?

Is the judge also afraid of Gu Chen?

Luo Hansheng immediately decided to appeal!

In this world, the appeal process is very fast.

Unless it's a particularly complex case or the court is busy, the second trial might be delayed.

Normally, if there's no new situation and the court isn't overloaded with cases...

The second trial can proceed much faster!

At the fastest, the second trial can start within three days!

Of course, this has to be a case where the evidence is complete and everything has been thoroughly investigated.

If the court is busy and the case requires more investigation time, it might take a month, or even a year and a half for the second trial, which is quite normal.

Luo Hansheng needs to find a skilled lawyer.

This way he can change his fate.

Quickly, Luo Hansheng contacted a lawyer.

He has the connections and resources.

And his family also has some money, spending on a lawyer isn't too difficult, they can help fight the second trial.

Both Luo Hansheng and Zhao Quanzhong are confident.

Soon the second trial!

Soon they can change their fate!!

....

Zhang Tao looked at Gu Chen and asked, "Lawyer Gu, will they appeal? Will there be a second trial, if so, will they find another skilled lawyer and get the verdict changed?"

Zhang Tao was still a bit worried.

After all, these four are all leaders...

And these four have some connections.

The first trial was just a preliminary trial, there's still the second trial.

The second trial is the final trial.

Although after the second trial there could be a third trial...

But generally, the second trial is the final decision.

A third trial requires new significant evidence to proceed.

Generally, even for murder cases, the courts typically end at the second trial.

Gu Chen said, "Whether they appeal depends on themselves."

Zhang Tao said, "I'm still a bit worried."

Gu Chen smiled, "Don't worry, if they appeal, they'll be completely finished."

Don't even think about it...

How is it possible to appeal this case?

Unless there's new evidence proving their nature isn't that malicious!

Only then can they appeal.

Appealing now is like saying they're unhappy with the verdict?

Profiting massively, transactions between power and money...

And still unhappy with the verdict, not respecting the law enough.

If they're unhappy with the verdict, it means they haven't shown the correct attitude of admitting wrongdoing!

Without even the right attitude, how can they be given a reduced sentence?

How is it possible to reduce the sentence?

If they had a slightly better attitude of admitting guilt, would they still choose to appeal?

If these four decide on a second trial, Gu Chen wouldn't even need to go.

Because the first and second trials aren't different, evidence is complete.

Gu Chen wouldn't need to say much in court.

The country has already gotten involved in this case.

These people are involved in criminal activities, it's no longer just a simple civil liability.

Zhang Tao nodded in half-belief.

Xue Qingqing beside them also understood, suddenly realizing.

Xue Qingqing: "Boss, you explained so clearly. I understand now, if they go for a second trial, could they be sentenced even heavier than now?"

Gu Chen laughed, "According to normal judicial procedures, the second trial would only dismiss the appeal or change the sentence, usually it wouldn't increase the sentence, but this case is special and there's no room for defense for reduced sentencing. The only thing that could be said is their attitude is acceptable, but if they appeal, losing even the attitude of admitting wrongdoing, it indicates they're unhappy with the verdict, then the second trial might change the usual practice of not increasing the sentence, they might even be made an example of...."

Xue Qingqing was a bit surprised, "If that's the case, wouldn't the second trial change the life sentence to a death sentence?"

Beside them, Zhang Tao was also a bit shocked.

This.... is it possible?

The first trial was still life imprisonment...

Resulting in a second trial appeal, getting changed to a death sentence?

Aha?

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