"The court allows both parties to argue about the relevant evidence, with the purpose of further exploring the truth and avoiding mistakes. Whether it is the public prosecutor or the defense party, one principle must be followed, based on facts and the law as the criterion." Fang Chaoyang did not answer this question positively.

"Magistrate, has progress been made in the Miao Yi case?" another reporter asked.

"I have no answer here, please pay attention to the situation of the Procuratorate." Fang Chaoyang said.

Several bailiffs came out and persuaded the media reporter to retreat aside. Fang Chaoyang then drove the car in, rested in the office for ten minutes, and then went to meet with three lawyers from the defense party.

Three lawyers in suits were sitting on the chair with their waists straight and waiting. As soon as Fang Chaoyang entered the house, the three of them immediately stood up and asked the presiding judge.

"Sit down, as usual, do you have any new evidence to submit?" Fang Chaoyang said.

"No, the existing evidence can also prove that Shang Zaijun will not die." said the middle-aged lawyer sitting in the middle.

This person is Chi Weiran, a well-known lawyer mentioned by the reporter. He is serious and comes from Beidu Tianchen Law Firm. He is famous in the industry and exists like an idol in the eyes of many ordinary lawyers.

Fang Chaoyang had worked as a lawyer, so he naturally knew the person's name. He was known for his eloquence in court, and often refuted the prosecutor speechlessly.

"Lawyer Chi, I don't know very well why I should defend Shang Zaijun?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"I think that the 625 corpse dismemberment case twenty years ago was quickly overturned and the sentence was reindicted by Lei Fumin. The public security, procuratorate and court investigations were too hasty and lacking a lot of evidence." Chi Weiran said.

"As you say, there is no need for the police or the prosecutor to exist. It is enough to ask a lawyer to investigate the case in the future." Fang Chaoyang said unhappy.

"Master, don't put a hat on me. I know that you have always tried the case fairly. I really want to experience how much the case will be judged in person." Chi Weiran looked calm and looked confident.

"Do you have anything else to say?" Fang Chaoyang continued.

"Previous Judge, we believe that the defendant's mental state should be considered, and there may be limited capacity for behavior." said another middle-aged female lawyer wearing glasses.

"If I remember correctly, Lawyer Yao is good at fighting economic cases, why did he get involved?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

Yao Wuyan, director of Baiquan Shida Law Firm, has the title of No. 1 lawyer in Baiquan City. She will not take over major economic cases with less than 10 million yuan.

"Okay, I don't want Tian Yunsu to steal the limelight. She handled two cases, one sentenced to self-defense and the other sentenced to life imprisonment, which is a model of defense. I think she should have a good relationship with the court!" Yao Wuyan chuckled.

"Don't make unreasonable guesses, otherwise I will refuse you to go to court." Fang Chaoyang's face turned cold.

"I apologize, presiding judge, will Shang Zaijun be sentenced to death?" Yao Wuyan asked again.

“Nothing to be told.”

"It should be okay to reveal it."

"Please abide by the professional spirit of lawyers."

Yao Wuyan stopped talking. The third lawyer was a young man. The defense lawyer for the last Shang Zaijun case came from Qiao Haiyang from Zhengwen Law Firm, Dong'an City.

Fang Chaoyang had a good impression of him and asked, "Is there any other problem with Lawyer Qiao?"

"No!" Qiao Haiyang's smile was a little awkward. It was obvious that he was here to join in the game. The first two were the main players of this trial.

"Then let it be. I hope you can perform outstandingly and fairly in court." Fang Chaoyang stood up and left.

Neither Chi Weiran nor Yao Wuyan told the truth. With their value and experience, they should not participate in the Shang Zaijun case. If you find time, you must figure out who arranged them and what the purpose is.

At nine o'clock, the trial of the serial murder case of Shang Zaijun was held again. The case was serious and the attention was very high. The audience seats were full. The media reporters who were allowed to enter all set up cameras, and the corridors were full of people.

Fang Chaoyang, Gao Yiwei and Mu Fan slowly climbed to the judge's bench with a solemn expression, while everyone stood up below and remained quiet.

"Please sit down!"

Fang Chaoyang pressed his hand and looked down. When he saw Sha Ziqiang and other victims' families, his face was filled with sadness and unstoppable anger.

"Report to the presiding judge, prosecutor, and defense lawyer have been present in court. The defendant Shang Zaijun is already waiting for trial in the detention room. Preparations before the court are ready and the report is completed." Clerk Zhao Fangfang said loudly.

"The Criminal Trial Court of Dong'an Intermediate People's Court is now on trial." Fang Chaoyang knocked on the gavel hard.

Soon, Shang Zaijun was taken to court and stood in the dock. He looked in good spirits, without any frustration or regret in the interrogation room, and his desire to survive made him choose to fight against the court again and fight for himself the opportunity to continue to live.

The process cannot be omitted. Fang Chaoyang verified the identity of the defendant Shang Zaijun again. Shang Zaijun answered one by one, perhaps because his body was itchy and his handcuffs and shackles occasionally made rustling sounds.

"Did you receive the defendant Shang Zaijun, a copy of the indictment and the court notice of the Dong'an People's Procuratorate?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"received!"

"The Dong'an Intermediate People's Court held a public trial here. The defendant Shang Zaijun, who was prosecuted by the Dong'an People's Procuratorate, was suspected of committing multiple cases of intentional homicide..."

Fang Chaoyang announced the names of the prosecutors who supported the prosecution, including Yuan Dan and Li Chunlei, defense lawyers Chi Weiran, Yao Wuyan and Qiao Haiyang.

After reading out the litigation rights enjoyed by the parties in the trial, Fang Chaoyang asked: "Have the defendant heard clearly the above rights?"

"I heard it clearly!" Shang Zaijun said.

"Defendant Shang Zaijun, have you applied for evasion?"

"I apply for prosecutors Yuan Dan and Li Chunlei to avoid it." Shang Zaijun once again made a shocking statement.

"Why?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"They have deep prejudice against me and make unfair judgments."

"The application is invalid!"

Fang Chaoyang directly rejected it, and the reason for the application was not valid at all. Shang Zaijun's old habit was in trouble and began to mess around again, trying to delay the trial.

"The presiding judge, according to the Criminal Procedure Law, the defense believes that the court should fully consider the defendant's reasonable demand for the application of evasion." Chi Weiran stood up and said.
Chapter completed!