Chapter 595: Chapter 480: Zhang Wei: Then I Can Only Defend for the Death Penalty_2

"Before we proceed with the lawsuit, I need to ask, what is your primary demand regarding this case? Ms. Jiang, I must be blunt; Lin Helong has indeed broken the law by causing someone to become disabled, which is a criminal act. Therefore, an acquittal is impossible. I need to first hear your demands."

Jiang Yan sighed and said, "My demand is simple; my first demand is that my son does not go to prison! As long as my son doesn’t go to prison, anything is possible! Compensation is fine, anything is fine, but my son cannot go to prison! Lawyer Zhang, you must have a way, right? Money is no issue, and we can pull some strings, but my son cannot go to prison!"

Zhang Wei: "???

Relying on connections now?

This is a criminal offense!

How could there be no prison time?

Jiang Yan continued, "If he absolutely must go to prison, it can’t be for more than three years! Within three years, he must be released! That’s my demand! As long as he serves less than three years in prison, I’ll accept whatever it takes!"

Zhang Wei: "..."

His priority should be the client’s demand...

Initially, this case could have been handled as a plea for reduced sentencing.

Now it seems the only option is a defense against the death penalty.

How do you argue for a reduced sentence here?

The client’s demand is less than three years...

But Zhang Wei knew that even with full compensation and a letter of forgiveness, it’s still likely 3-5 years.

As for using connections, that’s impossible.

Who can have connections in a matter this serious?

It’s a judge’s decision, not child’s play.

There’s no project where you can just go find connections.

What connections now? It’s not feasible!

Now, the only option is to consider a defense against the death penalty...

Otherwise, how to fulfill the client’s demand?

Zhang Wei holds himself to the standard that the client’s demands should not be negotiated.

As a lawyer, he must do everything possible to satisfy the client’s demands.

If the client doesn’t want imprisonment, Zhang Wei will find every possible way to prevent it.

If defending against the death penalty, wouldn’t that mean no prison time for the client?

Zhang Wei always felt justified in his actions.

Because if he met the client’s demands, why would the client leave a bad review?

Many people file lawsuits and receive a favorable verdict, yet the client still leaves a bad review. Whether it’s service attitude or quality, clients always find a reason to criticize.

Currently, Zhang Wei has no other choice. He doesn’t want a bad review, so he must try all means to meet the client’s demand.

Zhang Wei looked at Jiang Yan and asked, "Ms. Jiang, are you sure that no matter the cost, as long as your demand is met, it’s acceptable, correct? This cost might be quite high..."

Jiang Yan replied, "Yes, any cost is fine, as long as my son doesn’t go to prison! And if he does, it must be less than three years; otherwise, what’s the point of spending so much on lawyers?"

"My son cannot go to prison. It’s too agonizing! I can’t let my son suffer, so Lawyer Zhang, you also must not let my son suffer. You must follow my demands!"

"That is my demand! I have no other demands. As for money...we are not short on money! But if Xie Tongtong asks for an exorbitant price, we won’t agree to it." Jiang Yan said.

"This requires you, Lawyer Zhang, to exert yourself in court." Jiang Yan added.

Jiang Yan knew a letter of forgiveness from Xie Tongtong was necessary too.

If they directly compensated Xie Tongtong’s family, say hundreds of thousands, millions... two million...

As long as the money offered is enough, the letter of forgiveness can surely be obtained, right?

Her son could also apologize, making the sentencing lighter.

This simple reasoning was something Jiang Yan could think of too.

But if that’s the case, why hire a lawyer?

Isn’t a lawyer meant to avoid paying Xie Tongtong?

If she can’t think of a solution, then the lawyer must find one.

If the lawyer finds a solution, isn’t it good?

This is when the lawyer needs to demonstrate their capability.

Jiang Yan simply refuses to accept the reality of her son going to prison.

Zhang Wei continued, "But compensation for Xie Tongtong is still necessary. And taking this case, as you know, with only a few days left before the court date, I can’t handle the divorce property division case anymore; now there’s just enough time to focus on the criminal case—your son’s criminal case is most important."

Jiang Yan nodded, "I understand; let the divorce go, compensate a bit, if it’s not too much, it’s acceptable. Anyway, preventing my son’s imprisonment is what’s most important."

Jiang Yan also understood time was running out.

Filing a divorce case now...isn’t important anymore.

Her son’s long time in prison is what’s crucial!

And they don’t lack money now.

Recently, they started new business ventures; this deal could earn them millions!

By then, they’d wash their hands of the whole affair.

Over the years, Lin Helong’s family has amassed significant wealth.

But most of the money is in the hands of Lin Helong’s parents.

Now, with Lin Helong sentenced to such a long time, nothing is more important than his criminal case.

Zhang Wei said, "So, I understand, your demand is for Lin Helong not to go to prison, or at most serve three years, with compensation to Xie Tongtong being acceptable, correct?"

Jiang Yan nodded, "Yes, that’s correct, Lawyer Zhang, it’s all up to you. Do you have confidence?"

Zhang Wei said, "I will do my best, but up until now, I’ve always fulfilled my clients’ demands in court cases, never failing to meet one, which is why you see so many banners in my office."

Jiang Yan was very excited...

This is the kind of lawyer she was looking for!

The lawyer she found for the first trial was useless!

Clearly, that lawyer wasn’t competent!

Compared to Lawyer Zhang, it was like heaven and earth!

Now, that’s what you call confidence!

However, just in case...

Jiang Yan still asked, "Lawyer Zhang, do you have a complaint mechanism here?"

Zhang Wei confidently smiled, "Yes, I’ve been in this profession for many years without receiving any bad reviews. You can ask around in our law firm or check our records; I’ve never received a bad review."

Zhang Wei felt quite confident in this regard.

Indeed, he had never received a bad review.

Whoever seeks his legal services, only the client themselves could lodge a complaint...

But the fact was, Zhang Wei never saw a single client come to the law firm to complain.

Zhang Wei could do nothing about it...

If clients don’t come to the law firm to complain or give bad reviews, doesn’t it indicate that there was nothing wrong with his legal handling?

He perfectly met his clients’ demands, and therefore clients wouldn’t cause trouble.

Jiang Yan said, "Lawyer Zhang, let me be blunt; if you lose this case, I will definitely give you a bad review, you understand? Don’t be fooled by my calm demeanor now; I’m actually very difficult to please...."

"Once this case is lost, I will certainly make a scene and leave a bad review, so you must find a way to meet my demands! The sentence must be within three years; if it’s three years and one day, I will also give you a bad review, understand?"

Zhang Wei nodded, "I understand."

Jiang Yan said, "That’s it. I have matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first."

After Jiang Yan left...

Zhang Fei was astonished, looking at Zhang Wei.

Is this really the master?

An 800,000 deal just like that?

That’s 800,000!

Where could you find a lawsuit today that would cost even near 800,000 for a lawyer?

Zhang Fei said, "Master, you’re amazing!"

Zhang Wei shook his head, "No choice, I wanted to advise Jiang Yan, but she cut me off..."

Zhang Fei asked, "Master, what did you want to say? Normally, a lawsuit doesn’t cost 800,000."

Zhang Wei replied, "I wanted to say... my fee for this case is 80,000, but Jiang Yan wouldn’t let me speak, wouldn’t let me get a word in, insisted on her price. What could I do?"