OBS Chapter 397 Bail Pending Trial
Chapter 397 Bail Pending Trial
Zhu Tao and Attorney Zhang exchanged a glance and then burst into a wicked laugh.
Li Jian said, "Attorney Zhang is talking to himself as if it's very interesting. I don't even need to say anything. If I keep quiet, wouldn't you have already said everything?"
“Your Honor, I can answer Attorney Zhang’s question.”
"Attorney Zhang said that Zhu Tao is an ordinary businessman who carries a large amount of US dollars with him, and that he is going to discuss business with someone?"
"Alright, I'd like to ask Zhu Tao, who are you planning to do business with? Where did this US dollar come from? Also, we caught a group of drug dealers in the cabin area that day, and they can also testify against Zhu Tao."
The pressure is now back on Zhu Tao's side.
Attorney Zhang coughed lightly and said, "Witness, I am the one asking you questions now. Just answer my questions. As for other questions, they involve trade secrets, so I choose not to answer them."
Li Jian chuckled and said, "Actually, everyone knows the answer to the question, so Attorney Zhang doesn't need to say it."
Hearing Li Jian's words, Attorney Zhang felt they sounded very familiar.
Isn't that what I just said to Li Jian?
Did the boomerang hit him again?
Li Jian said, "We also have an important witness who has applied to appear in court."
Attorney Zhang immediately stood up and said, "I protest!"
Judge Xu: "Protests have been denied. The witnesses shall be summoned to court!"
Li Jian immediately went outside the courthouse and brought Sharina inside.
The moment Sharena entered the arena.
Zhu Tao's heart was in his throat.
His previously calm and composed expression froze instantly.
Attorney Zhang also looked nervous.
It is said that people are the most uncontrollable thing.
People can succeed or fail.
Attorney Zhang's biggest regret now is not getting rid of Sharina in time.
Salina walked to the witness stand.
The assistant handed him a Bible.
Salina placed her right hand on the Bible, raised her left hand, and began to swear: "..."
After Sharina finished taking the oath.
Huo Zihao stood up and walked up to Sharina, asking, "Excuse me, miss, what is your relationship with Zhu Tao?"
Salina glanced at Zhu Tao, then quickly lowered her head and said, "Zhu Tao is my uncle."
Huo Zihao asked, "Is he my biological uncle?"
Salina shook her head and said, "No, when I was very young, my uncle took in my mother and me and paid for my schooling. I am very grateful to him."
As she spoke, Sharena's voice grew softer and softer.
A touch of warmth also appeared on Zhu Tao's face.
Huo Zihao then asked, "Ms. Fang, may I ask, on that morning, who did Zhu Tao meet with when he was carrying a large amount of cash in the wooden hut area, and what was the content of the transaction?"
"This..." Sharina hesitated.
Li Jian, sitting in the audience, urged, "Don't be afraid, speak boldly."
Attorney Zhang stated, "I protest! Inspector Li is interfering with the witness's answers."
Judge Xu tapped his gavel and said, "The protest is valid, Inspector Li. Please do not interfere with the witness."
Judge Xu looked at Salina's side and said, "Witness, please answer the questions."
Salina hesitated and said, "I don't know."
Huo Zihao questioned, "Miss Fang, you're lying!"
Attorney Zhang said, "I protest!"
Judge Xu stated, "The protest is invalid. Witness, please answer the prosecution's questions."
Salina was extremely conflicted.
Before going to court, Sharina felt she could tell the truth.
But when she saw the uncle who raised her, Salina's heart wavered.
Seeing that Sharina remained silent, Attorney Zhang stood up and said, "Your Honor, please allow me to ask the witness a few questions."
Judge Xu tapped his gavel: "Okay."
Attorney Zhang walked up to Salina and asked, "Ms. Fang, may I ask, did Mr. Zhu Tao take you to discuss business that day?"
Salina nodded and said, "Yes, my uncle told me that he was going to discuss a big business deal."
Attorney Zhang continued, "Did Mr. Zhu Tao tell you who he was negotiating this deal with?"
Salina shook her head and said, "I don't know. My uncle usually doesn't tell me about business matters. He just tells me to stay in the car."
After Sharina finished speaking, Attorney Zhang asked again, "Ms. Fang, did these police officers reveal their identities when they appeared?"
Salina blurted out, "No."
Huo Zihao raised his hand and said, "I protest!"
Judge Xu stated, "The protest is invalid."
Attorney Zhang bowed slightly as a way of thanking Judge Xu. "Ms. Fang, has Mr. Zhu Tao engaged in any illegal or criminal activities?"
Salina shook her head and said, "I...no!"
Salina wanted to say she didn't know, but for some reason, she changed her mind before she could finish.
Attorney Zhang smiled slightly: "Your Honor, I have finished asking my questions."
Huo Zihao stood up and said, "Your Honor, we request a postponement of the retrial."
Attorney Zhang stated, "I object. I believe that postponing the retrial is unfair to my client. Since the prosecution's witnesses have testified that my client did not engage in any illegal or criminal activities, I request Your Honor to drop the charges."
The judge looked at Huo Zihao and asked, "Does the prosecution have any new evidence to submit?"
Huo Zihao shook his head.
Judge Xu picked up his gavel and tapped it: "Given the seriousness of the case and the prosecution's current lack of evidence, but the complexity of the case involving the suspect, it would be very unfair to society to release him hastily. Therefore, after deliberation by the jury, the suspect is granted bail and will be placed under police surveillance."
Court adjourned!
Judge Xu tapped his gavel, and the crowd gradually left the courtroom.
Bail – commonly known as release on bail pending trial.
This is a coercive measure that requires a criminal suspect to provide a guarantor or pay a bail bond and issue a guarantee that they will be available when summoned, so that they will not be detained or will be temporarily released from detention.
Zhou Huabiao slammed his fist on the table: "Letting people like this go unpunished is a disgrace to the law!"
Huang Bingyao was furious, but as a high-ranking official, he kept his emotions hidden.
Huang Bingyao patted Zhou Huabiao on the shoulder and said, "Uncle Biao, don't be angry. It's not worth getting angry over someone like that. Ah Jian, what do you think?"
Li Jian said calmly, "If we can catch him once, we can catch him a second time. Let's see how long he can keep laughing."
Huang Bingyao laughed heartily: "I like your temper. You don't get discouraged. Very good. Let's go back and discuss who should carry out the house arrest."
Wearing a suit, Zhu Tao strode out of the courtroom with his head held high, accompanied by Attorney Zhang.
Salina followed closely behind.
However, when Sharina looked back as she was leaving, she met Li Jian's gaze.
But it was only for a moment.
Salina quickly looked away.
obviously.
Salina felt guilty.
Huang Bingyao nudged Li Jian's arm and asked, "Jian, what's up with this slut? Didn't you say there wouldn't be any problems?"