Zhang Tao was somewhat shocked.

But he didn't show it.

If this is true, then Lawyer Gu Chen is really incredible.

....

After the first trial verdict was delivered.

The media immediately conducted interviews.

The news exploded everywhere.

[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!]

[This Is the Law! Everyone Is Equal Before the Law! If a school leader does such things, they deserve the punishment!]

[Indeed, people like Zhao Quanzhong and Luo Hansheng should be sentenced to life!!]

[They are disgusting, embezzling millions? How dare they?]

[The first trial was well-judged, and the chief judge did a good job!]

[Lawyer Gu Chen has taken down the entire school leadership, sending them all away!]

[Speaking up for the vast number of poor students! Scholarship funds should go to students in need, not be replaced by rich heirs!]

[Lawyer Gu scored another positive-energy lawsuit!!]

The news had already exploded.

Netizens across the internet supported this verdict.

After all, sentencing to life with complete confiscation of personal assets is quite a judgment.

If they were only sentenced for a few years, netizens would certainly be dissatisfied.

No one would be convinced if embezzling millions only resulted in a few years' sentence.

Of course, many netizens are also discussing.

[Will this case have a second trial?]

[I think these people might appeal.]

[If they appeal and the sentence is reduced, wouldn't that cheapen the punishment for these people?]

[Especially since I remember that the case was punitively harsh in the first trial, they surely won't accept that judgment.]

[What if there's an appeal?]

Netizens are somewhat worried.

At this time, many netizens went to the comments section of a well-known lawyer's Douyin page.

This person perhaps could no longer be called just a lawyer.

He was once involved in legal revisions…

He has a thorough understanding of the law!

A former genius lawyer, now a state official and university professor—Luo San.

Luo San saw netizens asking him about the second trial.

Luo San also posted a video explaining to netizens.

Luo San: "I've seen all the recent comments directed at me."

"This case might indeed go to a second trial."

"The first trial verdict was indeed harsh, serving as a deterrent."

"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."

"Though the hope for a reduced sentence isn't high, the court might dismiss their appeal."

"Because the nature of this case is quite serious, even though losses were remedied, it doesn't change the nature of their actions."

"Especially since they dared to embezzle funds meant for poor students, it's not just typical bribery."

"If they do appeal, I believe the chance of a successful appeal is very slim, it might even result in a harsher penalty."

"Of course, it still depends on how the judge decides, a lighter or a harsher ruling is both possible."

Luo San's analysis in the video left room for doubt.

After all…no one knows how the final ruling will be.

But upon evaluating the case himself...

A change in the verdict is possible.

But a lighter sentence? That's unlikely.

How could it be a lighter sentence?

State authorities got involved...

Now to lighten the sentence?

With so much investigation done by the national task force, how could it lead to a lighter sentence?

For a lighter sentence, they must surrender voluntarily and explain, not amend the situation after exposure.

Remedying it afterward is too late.

In this case, even without the plaintiff using a lawyer in the second trial, it would be a winning case!

The prosecutors are not fools, nor is the judge.

The nature of this case is already determined!

A lighter sentence is out of the question.

Therefore, appealing has little significance.

But it's best not to be so clear and decisive with netizens.

Because who knows what might happen afterward?

Observing Gu Chen handle this case, Luo San was quite impressed.

As Gu Chen indeed showcases a bit of skill in handling lawsuits.

If Gu Chen develops further....perhaps it would be worthy to recommend Gu Chen to higher levels.

Promote Gu Chen...

After all, the country needs such talents!

Apart from handling domestic cases, there are international cases!

Thus...there is a dire need for brilliant lawyers in the country.

National-level lawyers, to battle in international courts!

Lawyers like Gu Chen are needed in the international court scene!

But...for now, more observation is necessary.

Although Gu Chen has managed criminal cases, their complexity is far from international cases.

Give Gu Chen some more time for experience.

.....

"What? You want a million for our second trial defense?" Luo Hansheng exclaimed.

In front of him was a very famous lawyer!

Luo Hansheng had sought out many defense lawyers for help.

But those lawyers with connections were all unwilling to come.

Some people even refused to answer the phone calls from Luo Hansheng's family.

After all, now that Luo Hansheng was about to go in...

No lawyers were willing to come.

Those top-notch lawyers were even more unwilling to take this case.

There was only one well-known lawyer willing to take it.

Fortunately, the opposing party was very capable, reputedly exceptional in defense.

And this lawyer was Zhang Yida, whose full name was Zhang Wei.

"Yes, a million. If you agree, I can take this case," Zhang Wei said.

"????" Luo Hansheng's family was also bewildered.

This was a million, after all.

What lawsuit could cost a million?

Zhang Wei said, "Shall I recount my achievements?"

"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.

Luo Hansheng: "That impressive???"

Zhang Wei continued, "And another case, a two-million fine, where I won the case and the fine was waived!"

Luo Hansheng: "!!!"

Luo Hansheng: "A million it is, you're hired!"

Luo Hansheng felt a pinch.

He needed a formidable lawyer to fight his case.

At first glance, Zhang Wei seemed to have the potential!

Zhang Wei's asking price for defense was a million...

Luo Hansheng smiled.

Indeed, you get what you pay for.

So, both parties signed the contract.

Luo Hansheng, Zhao Quanzhong, Hao Jian, and Guo Liangping, immediately appealed!

They were very excited...

This time, they hired a million-dollar lawyer!

Surely the appeal will succeed!!!

They just didn't know yet...

Zhang Wei's two cases, what the final outcomes were.

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.

In another case, the two-million fine was waived, which was part of Zhang Wei's litigation record as well.

The result was a court-revised sentence of twenty years imprisonment.

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