Fang Chaoyang had no choice but to interrupt He Maolin's statement, looked at the two jurors on the left and right, nodded, and then announced loudly: "The evidence presented in court will be handed over to the court after the recess. The trial ends here, and now the recess is announced! The collegial panel will conduct an evaluation, and the judgment will be announced in ten minutes. Take the defendant He Maolin down."

After knocking the gavel hard, Fang Chaoyang and Gao Yiwei, Mu Fan left the bench and returned to the small room to rest. It was already two o'clock in the afternoon. The three of them were so hungry that they didn't even want to say anything.

"I'll treat you two to dinner tonight." Fang Chaoyang said.

"A new farm stay has been opened on Fushun Street." Gao Yiwei said happily.

"I have to go home tonight." Mu Fan said.

"Brother Mu, don't be polite. It's rare that the boss can give generously to treat you. Take a leave from your family." Gao Yiwei said.

"That's right, we've been tired for a day, so we'll be resting tomorrow, so we'll get together in the evening." Fang Chaoyang sent another invitation.

"Okay, I'll go, but I can't drink enough."

"I don't have to drink when eating, I have to drive." Fang Chaoyang said.

Next, the three discussed the final judgment, and after a few words, they reached an agreement.

Ten minutes passed quickly. In fact, when Fang Chaoyang and the other two reappeared in court, fifteen minutes had passed, and everyone was waiting a little anxiously.

He Maolin was brought up again, and he was particularly nervous and his face was very ugly. The next verdict will determine his fate.

Fang Chaoyang stood up and announced loudly: "Through the court hearing just now, this court heard the defendant He Maolin's confession, defense and final statement. The prosecutor read out the relevant evidence materials to the court. The witness appeared in court to testify. The prosecutor and the defense crossed the evidence and fully explained their respective debate opinions during the court debate stage. The collegial panel carefully evaluated the case."

There was a silence below, waiting for the verdict to be announced. Lawyer Tian Yunsu, who has always been calm, also seemed a little nervous. In her heart, she naturally had expectations for the verdict to be announced, and it would be best to be too defensive.

Fang Chaoyang paused for a moment and continued: "After reviewing the collegial panel, the testimony said by the witness in court and the relevant evidence materials presented by the public prosecutors in court, are legal in form and mutually verified, and can be used as the basis for the case to be confirmed. This court will confirm it and the following sentence will be made for the case."

"Everyone stands up!" clerk Zhao Fangfang said loudly.

Everyone stood up one after another and made a solemn gesture. He Maoxian was nervous and almost couldn't stand steadily. He didn't want to listen, dared not listen, but he couldn't ignore him.

"This court believes that the defendant He Maolin's behavior is in line with the provisions of Article 20 of the Criminal Law of my country. Although it has caused serious consequences, it is still a legitimate defense. He is acquitted and released in court!" Fang Chaoyang said slowly.

The silence below was for ten seconds, and everyone could hear their excited heartbeat, and then there were thunderous applause and cheers.

Yuan Dan and Li Chunlei of the prosecutor remained silent. In fact, in their hearts, they also expected that such judgment would be just to faithfully perform their duties.

Defense attorney Tian Yunsu burst into tears with excitement, and suddenly lay down on the table and burst into tears.

"Defendant He Maolin, have you heard it clearly?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"I heard it clearly, thank you, Justice Qingtian, thank you! Thank you all our family!" He Maolin was so excited that he was incoherent.

The bailiff stepped forward and opened the handcuffs for He Maolin. He Maoxian stepped over the auditorium and ran over, hugging his brother tightly.

"Now, the court was closed!" Fang Chaoyang knocked on the gavel hard.

When leaving the court, Fang Chaoyang saw the brother and sister, and went over to hug Tian Yunsu, expressing his sincere gratitude to the lawyer who sincerely helped them.

Although we had a big meal at night, we still gathered in Fang Chaoyang's office, each with a box of instant noodles, and we had to make up for it first. At dinner at night, clerk Xiao Zhao was indispensable, and instant noodles were provided by her.

"Boss, even I didn't expect that this would be the verdict." Xiao Zhao said excitedly.

"The lawyer Tian is right. Our society needs to see more courageous actions. When encountering danger, everyone should stand up to stop the crime and treat them with tolerance in law." Fang Chaoyang said.

"At the beginning, I insisted on excessive defense, but I also felt that President Chaoyang was right and should not bow his head like an evil force." Mu Fan said.

"We are afraid that our judgment will set a precedent, but He Maolin refused to compensate him." Gao Yiwei said.

"No matter how other judges judge, we must adhere to the principle. However, He Maolin's behavior cannot be regarded as bravery at present, but it can play a certain exemplary role." Fang Chaoyang said.

Before get off work, the news about the verdict of He Maolin's case was overwhelming on the Internet. Almost everyone gave Fang Chaoyang a thumbs up and expressed their extreme agreement with the verdict.

It should be instructed by lawyer Tian Yunsu. He Maolin and his sister refused to be interviewed on this matter and temporarily lived elsewhere. Tian Yunsu did not accept media interviews, but called and said that Fang Chaoyang was one of her most respected judges.

There was also Hai Xiaozhou who called and complained, "Chaoyang, you have so many problems, why did you acquit me? Isn't this a slap in the face of the procuratorate?"

"Xiaozhou, don't be angry. Some principles should be adhered to. Besides, the procuratorate and the judge have different opinions, and it's not once or twice." Fang Chaoyang said with a smile.

"I want to file a protest!"

"That's fine, go online and see those remarks first!"

"You threaten me?"

"How dare you? You are Brother Hai, the boss of the Three Gang."

"Forget it, because we still need to continue to cooperate, I will let you go this time." Hai Xiaozhou said.

"It doesn't seem to fit your personality."

"Hmph, the Prosecutor General said that even if we forget this time, we have a responsibility, at least we have not really investigated the case thoroughly, so that Lawyer Tian took advantage of the loopholes."

"I'll invite you to dinner tomorrow." Fang Chaoyang said.

"I don't have enough apology for eating."

"Then what you said, I'll listen."

"I haven't thought about it yet, let's talk about it tomorrow!" Hai Xiaozhou hung up the phone.

Gao Yiwei, Mu Fan and Xiao Zhao were all waiting. Fang Chaoyang and the other four left the court after get off work, went straight to the farmhouse restaurant on Fushun Street, and asked for a private room to sit down.

Steamed wild vegetables, stewed stupid chicken, elbow sauce, etc., and asked for a large table. Everyone treated the drinks as wine and exchanged glasses. Although there were not many people, they were familiar with each other and seemed very lively.
Chapter completed!