Chapter 9: Multiple Crimes and the Death Penalty!

Facing the camera, Lin Chuan held his lawyer's qualification certificate and stared at He Tianyi, his eyes showing two invisible murderous intents.

"Presiding judge, if He Tianyi wasn't a minor, what would be the probability of him being sentenced to death?"

"Ninety percent."

Qi Jun didn't even think about it. The answer was too obvious. Deliberately killing someone in a highway for fun already met the standard for the death penalty.

"What if it's an adult with a criminal record?"

"Let's say..."

"This person once set fire because of arson, causing six innocent citizens to die, eight citizens to be injured, and one teenage girl to be disfigured and live in the shadows for the rest of her life."

"But because he was a minor at that time, he could only be given a lighter punishment and was sent to a juvenile detention center for two years of re - education through labor."

"Now that he is an adult, he has committed another murder. Should he be sentenced to death?"

Upon hearing this, Presiding judge Qi Jun suddenly narrowed his eyes and tensed up.

"If what you said is true, this person should be sentenced to death."

At this moment, the defendant He Tianyi's expression suddenly distorted. His pupils shuddered as he looked at Lin Chuan and murmured at the corner of his mouth.

"It's impossible... How could he know about the past?"

During the trial, after Lin Chuan finished giving the example, Presiding judge Qi Jun, lawyer Zhang Changming, and the defendant He Tianyi all knew what Lin Chuan was talking about, but the others were confused.

"What's the intention of Lin Chuan's lawyer suddenly bringing up this example? Is it related to He Tianyi?"

"Definitely related!"

"Look carefully. The defendant He Tianyi's expression on the defendant's bench suddenly became very unnatural."

"That's right. I also noticed it. His eyes were full of fear."

"Why do I feel that Presiding judge Qi Jun also looks strange? Is it an illusion?"

...

The netizens in the live - streaming room sensed something.

They were curiously waiting for the sequel.

He Tianyi, originally named He Xiaolong."

"He was born on July 6, 2004, in Hong Kong, the son of the wealthy businessman He Xiao. He was pampered since childhood and became sick because of excessive indulgence."

"On January 3, 2020, he committed the crime of arson."

"A small supermarket caught fire because of his prank while it was still open for business."

"Two clerks were burned to death, four customers were burned to death, totaling six deaths."

"As for the injured, the official statistics were eight people."

"Among them was a teenage girl. She had just started her freshman year in college. Her face was disfigured by the fire, and finally, she committed suicide by jumping off the building."

"At that time, He Tianyi."

"Ah - no."

"To be precise, He Xiaolong."

"Because he was under eighteen years old, relying on his father He Xiao's influence everywhere."

"The law lost its measure."

"He was only sentenced to two years of re - education through labor in a juvenile detention center."

"But even during the two years of re - education through labor, He Xiaolong didn't have the patience to wait."

"In April of the same year."

"He Xiaolong suddenly disappeared from the detention center, but in Lvzhou, there was a person named He Tianyi."

"The exact time was April 5, 2020. The place was the Nancheng police station in Lvzhou. He Xiaolong transformed into He Tianyi."

"Not only did his name change."

"Even the date of birth on his ID card changed."

"On the ID card, He Tianyi's actual age was more than two years younger."

At this point, Lin Chuan stopped talking. The courtroom instantly became silent, and even the sound of a needle falling could be heard.

At the same time, the live - streaming audience was also confused.

"Oh my god, it's so explosive! But is what Lin Chuan said true?"

"It's been verified. There was indeed a supermarket arson case in 2020, and the suspect's name was He Xiaolong!"

"Damn, awesome!"

"Oh my god, that means what Lin Chuan said is all true!"

"He Tianyi is too inhumane. He burned people to death in the arson case before, and he still doesn't repent and comes out to make trouble again!"

"Shoot him dead! It must be shooting him dead!"

"That's right. For such a bad guy, shooting him dead is lenient. If it were in ancient times, he would definitely be made to taste the taste of being torn apart by five horses."

"He's too useless. Relying on his family's power and influence, he regards the law as a joke."

"Stop talking. Just shoot him dead. Without the identity of a minor, He Tianyi will definitely be sentenced to death!"

...

"Lawyer Zhang... Think of a way!"

He Tianyi panicked.

He felt that the Grim Reaper's scythe was swinging towards him.

Because what Lin Chuan had just said was exactly the truth.

"Keep calm. Don't panic!"

"The past has been cleaned up."

"I guess Lin Chuan is still using the old trick. He's bluffing you. Don't admit it no matter what."

"As long as there's no evidence, you won't be sentenced!"

Zhang Changming was afraid that his lousy teammate couldn't stand the pressure and would admit again.

But to tell the truth, although he appeared calm on the surface, his heart was already in a storm.

Because there were thousands of entangling gray relationships between him and He Tianyi. If Lin Chuan really had evidence in his hand, he would also be involved and sentenced.

"Mmmmm!"

"I know!"

"Lawyer Zhang, I'll listen to you. You must save me."

He Tianyi showed a strong will to live and nodded constantly.

At this moment, Lin Chuan swung the heavy hammer of ironclad evidence and dealt him a fatal blow.

"Presiding judge, here are all the evidence materials. Please review them, members of the jury and judges."

Lin Chuan handed a thick stack of documents to the law enforcement officer, who then passed them to the jury for review.

Everyone in the courtroom held their breath, and only the rustling sound of turning pages could be heard.

One minute. Two minutes.

...

As time passed second by second, He Tianyi's sweat kept flowing from his temples. He was really scared now.

From his childhood, in his impression, his father He Xiao could cover up everything. No matter what mistakes he made, they could be settled.

Therefore, he became bolder and bolder, even perverted enough to kill people with pranks.

He wasn't afraid at all because he knew that his father He Xiao could get him out.

But today, He Tianyi smelled the stench of death. His whole body seemed to have been drained of strength, and he couldn't even stand steadily.

Ten minutes later, the jury and the judges exchanged their opinions.

Presiding judge Qi Jun announced with difficulty breathing.

"The evidence submitted by the plaintiff's lawyer is true."

"The defendant He Tianyi is no longer a minor and has a criminal record. He committed an arson case in 2020."

"After consultation by the jury and the judges, it was unanimously decided to sentence He Tianyi as follows."

"First, the defendant He Tianyi, for forging identity documents. According to Article 280 of China's Criminal Law, with serious circumstances, he is sentenced to one year of fixed - term imprisonment."

"Second, the defendant He Tianyi, for escaping from a juvenile detention center during re - education through labor. According to Article 108 of China's Criminal Law, with serious circumstances, he is sentenced to three years of fixed - term imprisonment."

"Third, the defendant He Tianyi, while throwing stones on the highway in Lvzhou for fun, caused one person's death, which constitutes intentional homicide."

"According to Article 232 of China's Criminal Law, for adults who commit intentional homicide with serious circumstances, they are sentenced to death."

"The above."

"Multiple crimes and combined punishment."

"Judged by the Lvzhou City People's Court."

"According to the plaintiff's claim, the defendant He Tianyi is sentenced to death, with no suspension of sentence, and executed immediately!"

After Presiding judge Qi Jun finished speaking all at once, he was like a deflated balloon, lacking in strength.

At this moment, Zhang Changming's phone vibrated again.

"Damn Zhang Changming. My son has been sentenced to death!"

"Money is not a problem. Think of a way quickly."

Glancing at the text message, Zhang Changming smiled bitterly and turned off the screen.

By accident, he noticed that Lin Chuan's sharp - looking eyes were moving towards him.

Think of a way to get your son out?

Think of hell! I'm already in deep trouble myself.