17...
"Lawyer Xu... What use is this?"
Chen Hua, observing Xu Liang's demeanor, couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked.
To be honest, these days, most people never need a birth certificate in their lifetime, and Chen Hua himself didn't have one.
"The birth certificate itself is useless, but the information on it is valuable!"
Xu Liang glanced at him and patiently explained.
"All you need to know is that with this, we can keep Chen Dong alive!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Chen Hua was stunned in place, and the next moment his eyes turned red, his hands trembled.
He opened his mouth, moved it for a long while, but couldn't utter a word.
"Don't get emotional just yet."
Xu Liang pondered for a long time and suddenly recalled another clue, frowning.
Based on his intuition, Chen Dong gave him a very strange feeling...
Whether during the arrest or before, the person seemed to be lacking a soul, drifting aimlessly, and was very dazed!
"Does Chen Dong have a mental health evaluation report?"
Xu Liang turned his head towards Chen Hua.
"Yes..."
Chen Hua held back his emotions, recalled carefully, and said:
"After his mother's death, he became withdrawn, then four years ago when his sister died, he didn't say a word for a whole month..."
"Three years ago, I was worried about potential issues, so I saved some money and took him to a hospital, they mentioned something about mental and psychological issues..."
"The reports are still at home."
And this too?
Upon hearing this, Xu Liang paused, staring blankly at him.
His first reaction to the news wasn't joy, but rather...
How incompetent was the lawyer responsible for defending Chen Dong in the first trial to lose so badly!?
If that lawyer wasn't bribed.....
Their skills might not even surpass Yang Ruoxi's, who caused her law firm to go bankrupt!
He took a deep breath, suppressing his emotions.
Now is not the time for shock and joy, the second trial is soon, probably leaving him only about twenty days.
With the current case, providing defense for Chen Dong is secure, which leaves...
Liu Mingbo!
Xu Liang's gaze sharpened, his mind already forming a plan.
"Do you have money on you?" Xu Liang suddenly asked.
Chen Hua hurriedly took out some loose change from his pocket.
Xu Liang counted it, found it a bit lacking, so he took out 200 yuan from his own pocket and gave it to him.
"Now, you go home first to get the report. Once you have it, come find me at Liu Mingbo's place in Huangyan Village."
Xu Liang instructed.
Mental evaluations may not be incredibly important, like slight depression, etc.
Liu Mingbo is currently the top priority, crucial for determining whether Chen Jian will face justice, and if Xu Liang can receive his compensation!
"Alright!"
Chen Hua nodded, without hesitation, turned, and left the archives room.
He had no doubts about Xu Liang's words.
As for Xu Liang...
He first went to the hospital, printed several copies of the birth certificate, then gathered numerous supporting documents.
As he was organizing the files.
He suddenly felt a vibration in his pocket.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
Xu Liang snapped back to reality, took his phone out of his pocket.
An unfamiliar caller ID appeared, and he tapped to answer it.
The moment the call connected, a familiar voice echoed beside his ear.
"Hello, Liu Mingbo is home now!"
Yang Ruoxi's urgent voice came through.
Xu Liang paused slightly.
Liu Mingbo and others had arrived at his home at around ten in the morning.
But according to neighbors and others, he had gotten up at six to go to the construction site, and now it was six-thirty in the afternoon.
The time for coming home from work!
Running into him was normal, but...
Xu Liang detected from Yang Ruoxi's tone that something was off.
"Has something happened?" he frowned.
On the other end, Yang Ruoxi thought for a moment, her tone slightly relaxed, and explained:
"Not exactly an incident, just..."
"His attitude is a bit agitated."
Xu Liang pondered for a long time.
As long as Liu Mingbo cooperates, Xu Liang dared to deploy a stealthy maneuver, publicly defending Chen Dong, but secretly creating a major breakthrough in the presence of journalists!
As for the opponent's emotional agitation, whether he would cooperate...
Let's put it this way.
The opponent's resentment towards Chen Wei is likely significant!
Thinking of this, Xu Liang's eyes sparkled.
Once Liu Mingbo is secured, he can prepare, and then... go on trial!
First trial death penalty...
He may indeed tear open a path in the second trial!
"Wait for me!"
...
...
On July 8th, the second trial was filed, and the court formally announced the proceedings.
In the case of Chen Dong, the grassroots People's Court transferred the evidence and involved parties to the Intermediate People's Court for trial.
The specific time for the second trial was set.
The trial was officially scheduled for July 25th!
On July 9th.
The prosecutor's side, represented by Zhu Hong and Chen Jian, with Chengen Law Firm's lawyer Zhang Cheng, sat on the sofa inside Zhu Hong's villa.
Zhang Cheng was still in his suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
He adjusted his glasses, extended his hand, and handed over a stack of documents.
"Ms. Zhu, the information of the opposing lawyer is all here."
"22 years old, a recent graduate, has only handled one or two small civil dispute cases before."
"He started his own firm. I've observed his situation, and if his family doesn't financially support him, he's probably three months late in rent, leading to him being in his fourth month now."
"The Chen Dong case is his first criminal case, and before this, he had no experience whatsoever!"
"According to my investigation, lately he's often been visiting a village called Huang Yan to find someone, and from the age, they seem to be a classmate of your child."
I must say.
The top-notch lawyer is very professional, and their information network is impressive and terrifying. Just through a few connections, they quietly obtained Xu Liang's registration information from the lawyer association.
"Currently, the only issue is whether there is anyone in Huangyan Village who could provide unfavorable factors against Mr. Chen Wei, such as someone who might have been bullied."
Zhang Cheng looked at Ms. Zhu and spoke slowly.
As soon as he spoke, Ms. Zhu immediately dismissed it.
"How could that be possible? My child is so well-behaved, there's no way he bullied anyone!?"
"Even if there is, it's slander and lies!"
Zhang Cheng was slightly suspicious.
But he didn't say anything.
He's confident, after all, a top-notch lawyer never relies on the client's honesty but on their own capabilities!
He initially thought Chen Hua would go for a second trial defending a death penalty due to hiring some tricky lawyer through connections.
Who would've thought it was a newcomer barely out of apprenticeship!
A newbie... how can a newbie defend?
Not to mention anything else, but can they really use the legal statutes!?
Moreover...
The first trial's outcome of a death penalty was unexpected, and given Chen Dong's current situation, there's no law that would overturn and completely counter the death penalty!
Zhang Cheng thought about Chen Dong's file, a smile emerging on his face.
Since all uncertainties are now cleared, then...
He looked at Ms. Zhu, took a deep breath.
"Ms. Zhu, the advantage is on our side!"
"We can await the trial!"
The second trial... He can't imagine losing!