Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 426 - 189 I Still Like Your Untamed Look_3

Chapter 426: Chapter 189 I Still Like Your Untamed Look_3

For a mere one thousand yuan, customers could wantonly assault employees in the store, provided the injuries did not exceed minor ones.

For just ten thousand yuan, they could wantonly assault employees, with injuries not exceeding serious ones.

For one hundred thousand yuan, they could wantonly assault employees, with injuries falling within the scope of serious harm.

For one million yuan...

Even if the assaulted person consented, the customer’s act of assault still constituted a crime.

Upon hearing this, Wan Zhongyuan’s expression became one of sudden realization.

Such minor illegal acts... They are often overlooked, even easier to ignore than running a red light.

After all... if a stranger suddenly slapped you, many people would instinctively fight back. This would lead to a brawl. In such altercations, either the two parties would reconcile, or they would both be detained. Under these circumstances, the most prudent approach is to find evidence that you have been hit, then decisively call the police. Though a slap is minor and doesn’t require compensation for medical expenses, the offender would face detention for at least five days.

"Here it comes, the most exciting debate is about to start!"

"It looks like this lawyer has no intention of helping. It’s going to be tough for Chen Daoguang at this stage."

"What do you think Chen Daoguang will argue during this part of the trial?"

"I just want to know, after this part is over, will his sentence break the ten-year cap?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"..."

All of a sudden, Zhang Qingyuan and others were incredibly excited, staring intently at the screen.

Their expressions were filled with anticipation for Chen Daoguang.

Wan Zhongyuan, hearing this, also shifted his gaze towards the projection screen and began to watch attentively.

This live broadcast... also greatly broadened his horizons.

Thanks to Qin Mu’s explanation, he gained a full understanding of the crimes of illegal detention and "picking quarrels and provoking trouble." He also learned that actions like slapping someone, being illegal, would result in detention for at least five days. As long as one reported it to the police... the other party would be incarcerated.

Meanwhile, in the live footage, the court proceedings, under the direction of Zhou Quanmin, had moved to the free debate stage.

Free debate... refers to both sides presenting facts and evidence concerning a fixed point of dispute to substantiate the legality and reasonableness of their claims.

"Please proceed with a free debate regarding guilt or innocence. During the debate, express your views effectively and refrain from disruptive or unreasonable behavior."

Before the debate started, Zhou Quanmin gave an additional reminder.

In the courtroom, the prosecutor quickly stood up again and emphasized the two charges against Chen Daoguang.

"First, the defendant Chen Daoguang and others gathered at Chen Qi’s home, blockading the door and illegally restricting the personal freedom and freedom of movement of others for 24 hours."

"Furthermore, the number of people detained at one time exceeded three, totaling eight."

"According to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law, illegal detention constitutes a crime if it exceeds 24 hours, if there are three or more instances of illegal detention, or if more than three people are detained at once."

"During the illegal detention, Chen Daoguang also engaged in assault. This behavior was malicious and the circumstances severe..."

"Secondly, Chen Daoguang and others gathered in front of Chen Qi’s home, causing disturbances that disrupted the Chen Qi family’s daily life, leading to..."

The prosecutor stood tall, speaking in a deep voice as he analyzed each constituent element of the crimes, emphasizing them once more.

He focused on aspects such as the unity of subjective and objective elements, the guiding principles of criminal law, and legislative intent, thoroughly arguing how the actions of Chen Daoguang and others constituted these crimes.

On the defendant’s bench, Chen Daoguang and the others, while listening... suddenly became dumbfounded.

They had never heard of these objective and subjective constituent elements before. They had no idea how to rebut.

"Lawyer, say something! Surely you don’t want to see so many of us get locked up, do you?"

Out of desperation, Chen Daoguang could only anxiously look at the legal aid lawyer beside him, his expression filled with pleading.

It was a stark contrast to earlier.

"Heh."

However, the legal aid lawyer merely lifted his eyelids and sneered, showing no concern whatsoever for the dire straits Chen Daoguang and the others were in.

With such a client... from the moment they disrupted the theme of the defense, they were doomed to failure. Arguing for acquittal... was almost certainly a losing battle. Faced with such uncooperative clients, any effort on his part would be futile.

He simply decided to give up.

"The defendant may now state their views and begin their argument."

In the courtroom, seeing that Chen Daoguang and the others remained silent, Zhou Quanmin sternly reminded them.

With a mournful face, Chen Daoguang resentfully glanced at the lawyer who offered no help and could only brace himself to stammer, "I... We... We were just... joking with Chen Qi and his family..."

"Our actions have nothing to do with any crime. We simply wanted to improve relations and make things more harmonious among us villagers."

"I... I... Subjectively, we had no intention of committing a crime, and objectively, we didn’t commit one either..."

As he spoke, the man, in his forties, was on the verge of tears.

He completely failed to understand this legal wordplay in the courtroom. He could only parrot what he’d heard, fumbling for words.

At this moment... he also deeply regretted. If he had known, he would never have offended the lawyer who was working for free.

BANG—

He had barely spoken a few words when Zhou Quanmin, his face dark with anger, struck the gavel. "The defendant will present views effectively, focusing on legal statutes and jurisprudential reasoning for elaboration!"

"I... I..."

Interrupted, Chen Daoguang grew even more anxious. He glanced around the courtroom, desperately seeking support from his companions.