The courtroom became unprecedentedly quiet. Everyone in the auditorium pricked up their ears and couldn't help but lean forward slightly to hear clearly the answer of the man standing in the defendant's seat. Although there was a 99.9% probability that Morimoto would choose

He confessed, but at the moment when the veil was not lifted, people always had uncontrollable curiosity. For university senior officials, if they did not hear Morimoto's confession in person, then this case will always be a symbol of Kyoto University.

mines.

Morimoto's hands were pressed on the wooden railing, and it could be seen that he was shaking nervously. He lowered his head, as if in deep thought, as if there was a fierce inner struggle taking place in his heart at this moment, and his expression became increasingly grim.

The ground became heavy.

Animals will still struggle after falling into a trap. Faced with a prison sentence of up to 8 years, normal people will naturally hesitate even if they want to plead guilty.

When the university executives saw this scene, they became even more convinced that Morimoto would plead guilty and accept punishment. Although they heard that Morimoto had hired a new defense lawyer again, and it was the same Kitahara lawyer who had been involved in the ancient book plagiarism case. However, this

The defense lawyer only went to the court to read the file, and then went to the detention center to meet with Morimoto, but did not take any substantive action. Presumably, even the Kitahara lawyer was helpless in the face of overwhelming evidence.

"Defendant, do you have any objection?" Judge Sakuma asked again when he saw Morimoto didn't answer for a long time.

Morimoto exhaled, stood still, raised his head and said: "Chief Judge, I plead guilty and accept the punishment. I have no objection to the criminal facts and charges charged in the indictment."

The defendant's voice echoed in the courtroom.

In particular, the words "I have no objection" are particularly clear.

admit.

Morimoto pleads guilty and accepts punishment!

Hearing this answer, Iwanaga smiled proudly. Sure enough, the case developed as he expected. The so-called Kitahara lawyer was just bluffing before. Although I don't know how he managed to get the people from the Accounting Inspection Bureau to

He tried to pull him over, but in the end it was all in vain. No defense lawyer dared to take the risk of invalidating the guilty plea and punishment agreement and asking the defendant to reject the charges brought by the prosecutor's office. Presumably even Morimoto himself did not dare to take this risk.

The slightly tense and dignified atmosphere in the auditorium immediately dissipated without a trace. University senior officials all showed relaxed and happy expressions. The storm has been settled, the matter is over, and there are no more worries and worries. A school administrator

The manager quietly took out his cell phone and pressed the keyboard, "Morimoto has pleaded guilty and accepted punishment in court. The university can officially initiate the termination of Morimoto's employment relationship."

Judge Sakuma nodded, then looked at the defender's seat, "Lawyer Kitahara, do you have any defense opinions to express?"

At this time, the university management in the gallery of the court even began to prepare to pack up and leave. The defendant had already pleaded guilty and accepted punishment, which means that all subsequent procedures are just a formality. There is no need to continue to stay for these formalities.

In the courtroom, precious time is wasted.

At this moment, no one noticed that the young male lawyer at the defense table stood up. He straightened his tie and straightened it. His expression was relaxed and comfortable. It seemed that he was not affected by the attention given to him by everyone in the court.

Neglected and dissatisfied, on the contrary, even felt satisfied with the current atmosphere.

Beihara looked at the trial seat, stood up straight, and said: "The chief judge and the defender accepted the entrustment, listened to the prosecutor's opinions, and after reviewing the evidence and case materials related to this case in accordance with the law, and meeting with the defendant, based on the facts and laws of this case.

, the defender believes——”

"The defendant Morimoto is not guilty."

Beihara's words floated in the court like balloons.

His voice was not loud, even a little soft.

So much so that everyone in the courtroom was still immersed in the defendant Morimoto's guilty plea and did not realize what the young male lawyer had said.

Due to inertia, Judge Sakuma was about to continue announcing the proceedings. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. Just now...did the defense lawyer just say he was not guilty? The chief referee immediately asked again: "Defender, just now you

What are you talking about? Do you think the defendant Morimoto is innocent?!"

As soon as Judge Sakuma's words came out, the court, which was a little restless just now, immediately became unprecedentedly quiet. Many people in the gallery showed confused expressions for a moment, as if they were confirming whether they had just heard "Nothing".

The word "sin".

Hearing Judge Sakuma's words, Iwanaga suddenly raised his head. After hearing Morimoto's guilty plea just now, he couldn't help but get distracted and didn't hear what the Kitahara lawyer opposite said. At this moment, Judge Sakuma

Suddenly I asked the lawyer opposite if he wanted to plead not guilty. This was a sudden turn of events.

I saw Beihara standing in front of the defender's seat, showing a faint smile, and nodded, "Chief referee, yes. I plead not guilty."

The clerk clicked on the keyboard and recorded the lawyer's speech into the trial transcript. The words "not guilty plea" once again confirmed the answer that had just happened.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

It took a full half minute for everyone in the court to understand what happened——

The defendant has pleaded guilty, but the lawyer has to plead not guilty.

What is this?

How can a lawyer defend himself from the defendant's point of view?

In an instant, the entire auditorium became agitated and agitated. The faces of the university's senior officials showed a surprised expression, and they immediately started whispering to the people around them. Some people took out their mobile phones and tapped quickly.

Keyboard, to report the latest situation.

"Quiet! No noise is allowed in the courtroom." The bailiff nearby shouted loudly.

Iwanaga was stunned on the spot. Even as a senior prosecutor, he could not fully understand what happened at this moment.

The defendant pleaded guilty, but the lawyer insisted on his innocence.

etc.

How could this happen?

How could there be any inconsistency between the defendant’s and the lawyer’s views?!

Iwanaga's brain started working quickly. After a moment, he suddenly realized what the lawyer named Kitahara in front of him was doing.

He is avoiding the expiration of the recognizance document!!!

By allowing the defendant to plead guilty and accept punishment, and the lawyer to defend the innocence, we can avoid the legal consequences of the invalidation of the recognizance. In this way, we can not only plead guilty, but also have a safety line, so that the defendant can enjoy the plea of ​​guilty and accept punishment.

Sentence reduction benefits brought about.

What is this?! This is simply a blatant mockery of national law.

"Wait a minute!" Iwanaga was completely angered by this action. He immediately stood up and walked to the seat, "The defendant has already pleaded guilty and accepted punishment. As a defense lawyer, why do you still have to plead not guilty! Don't you open your eyes?

Are you talking nonsense! The defendant has already pleaded guilty, why don’t you plead guilty!!"

The prosecutor spoke loudly and reprimanded in an unprecedented stern tone.

Kitahara was still standing leisurely in front of the defense table, not affected by the harsh reprimand at all, and replied unhurriedly: "Prosecutor Iwanaga, you seem to have forgotten one thing. According to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, the defender must express his defense opinion.

It is based on facts and law, not the will of the defendant. Now I am exercising my right to independent defense and have a basis in law!"

[Right of independent defense]

[In civil proceedings, lawyers are often the client's agent and need to express relevant opinions according to the client's will. In criminal proceedings, although lawyers also accept the client's entrustment, the "Criminal Procedure Law" stipulates that defenders

It is necessary to express defense opinions based on facts and law. This has resulted in a legal debate on the right of independent defense, that is, whether the defender in criminal proceedings can express opinions inconsistent with the defendant]

Iwanaga was choked by Kitahara, and for a moment he couldn't think of how to refute, and the anger in his heart couldn't help but grow stronger. The prosecutor's face suddenly became ferocious, like an evil spirit Rakshasa descending on the court: "Since the defense lawyer

To plead not guilty means that the defendant refuses to plead guilty and accept punishment! Therefore, the confession of guilt and punishment signed by the defendant should be invalid!"

"Chief referee!" Beihara turned to look at the referee's seat, "My defendant has insisted on admitting guilt and accepting punishment from beginning to end, which complies with the legal provisions of confession and punishment. His recognizance letter should not be considered invalid."

Judge Sakuma had to be stunned for a moment because of the situation in front of him. However, even though he was young, after thinking for a while, the chief referee quickly reacted and asked Morimoto: "Defendant, do you agree with your decision?"

lawyer to plead not guilty.”

Morimoto stood behind the guardrail, holding the wooden railing tightly with his hands. He could only hear him reply without hesitation: "Chief referee. I plead guilty and accept the punishment. I refuse the lawyer's defense of my innocence."

Kithara listened to Morimoto's answer, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Yes, this was his arrangement. In order to minimize the risk of the entire lawsuit, he specially formulated this strategy - Morimoto himself insisted on pleading guilty and accepting punishment, while he, as a lawyer, carried out

Plea of ​​not guilty.

Iwanaga saw Morimoto's lack of hesitation, and saw the expression on Kitahara's face, and immediately understood that the two were acting together.

Inverted!

Really the opposite!

The sacred and solemn court has turned into a place for clowns to play tricks!!

Iwanaga couldn't control his anger and took a few steps forward, "Chief Judge! The defendant and the defense lawyer are blatantly fooling the national law! It's unforgivable! Now that the lawyer has defended his innocence, the confession of guilt and punishment should be revoked. If, this

If all kinds of strange and obscene skills can be recognized by the court, then the system of confession and punishment will be completely eliminated!"

"Every defendant can lie to plead guilty and accept punishment, and then let a lawyer provide a defense that is completely opposite to plead guilty and accept punishment. In this case, what is the significance of the existence of the system of confession and punishment in the solemn national law, and how can it still be confirmed

The defendant is sincerely remorseful!"

"The law stipulates that the defendant is the one who pleads guilty and accepts punishment, and does not place any restrictions on the lawyer's defense point of view. In this case, as long as the defendant admits the accusation in court, it should be considered to constitute a guilty plea and acceptance of punishment!" Kitahara retorted forcefully. In the court

Above, the aura emitted by this young man was no weaker than that of the prosecutor opposite.

"In that case! Then be prepared to accept the consequences!!" Iwanaga shouted loudly.

Iwanaga immediately walked to the clerk's desk, took back an A4 piece of paper, turned around and said angrily: "In view of the not guilty plea given by the defense lawyer in this case, the defendant Morimoto has not met the sincere remorse attitude of pleading guilty and accepting punishment. This prosecutor's office now withdraws

Previous sentencing recommendations made following indictment.”

"This department now believes that the defendant Morimoto pretended to plead guilty and accept punishment, and instructed his lawyer to make a defense of innocence. The essence of this is to refuse to admit the facts and behavior of his crime. In view of the fact that he retracted his confession in court, he no longer meets the confession conditions stipulated by the law. The defendant Morimoto

After pleading guilty, he then repented on the spot in court, which shows that he has no regrets and is extremely vicious. After he was suspected of committing corruption crimes, he still ignored the laws of the country and acted wantonly and should be severely punished."

"Now the defendant is no longer in compliance with the circumstances of pleading guilty, accepting punishment and confessing. Based on the extremely serious degree of his subjective malignancy, this office recommends that the defendant Morimoto be sentenced to 16 years in prison. Please sentence him in accordance with the law!!"

Iwanaga's voice echoed in the courtroom.

Suddenly, a "bang" sound was heard, and there was commotion again in the auditorium of the court. Sitting in the auditorium, Ishimura was in a daze when he heard that the prison sentence to be imposed on her husband was suddenly increased to 16 years, which was doubled.

After a while, he fainted and fell to the ground.
Chapter completed!