Li Mingxuan's lawsuit was uneventful. Although Zhang Jingjing performed extremely well, the outcome was already decided. In addition, the jury basically attributed the repeated delays of the case to the prosecution's preparation of new witnesses and new evidence. They were already getting impatient, and the prosecution had no decisive new evidence. In the end, the jury unanimously ruled that the defendant Li Haoran was not guilty of three charges.
In fact, in the Beiguan legal community, this case has long been considered settled.
This did not affect Liu Hanming's banquet at Mingjia Hotel the next day to celebrate his successful advancement to a fourth-level senior lawyer.
Although Lu Ming received the invitation, he did not go. After all, Li Mingxuan's case still affected Liu Hanming's reputation. If he went by himself, it would seem a bit inappropriate on such a festive day. Liu Hanming sent the invitation to express his attitude of reconciliation and gratitude, but if he went by himself, the guests would most likely discuss the case more, which would make the host feel embarrassed.
Although they didn't go, they did send a gift, which was brought by Chen Qinghua and Ji Ji. In such an occasion, they were insignificant figures and sat at the outermost edge, so naturally they would not bring up any topics.
On the second day after Liu Hanming's banquet, Lu Ming received a notice from the Beiguan Committee of the Donghai Bar Association, asking him to report to the committee office at 3 pm.
In a large room, three old men were sitting on comfortable sofas, while Lu Ming was sitting on a wooden chair. It seemed like they were being interviewed, or like some rare animal being watched.
These three old gentlemen are all highly respected figures in the Beiguan legal community, including a retired chief justice, a retired director of public prosecutions, and a retired barrister.
They asked some questions and Lu Ming answered them politely. Then, Lu Ming was led to the small room next door.
After waiting for more than an hour, when Lu Ming was drinking his third cup of coffee out of boredom, the door was pushed open and the person who came in was short, but walked like the wind, with an aura that made all the evil spirits avoid him. The little old lady was none other than Li Guan.
Sitting down on the sofa next to Lu Ming, his short figure immediately sank into the sofa, which looked quite funny, but Lu Ming didn't dare to laugh.
"Congratulations, little guy. You have been promoted to the second-level lawyer in the first year of assessment. You are the first person in the history of Beiguan's legal community!" Li Guan looked at him sideways.
Lu Ming was stunned: "What? How is that possible?"
I only have 30 points, and it takes 300 points to advance to the second level. Even if Li Mingxuan's case got 100 points the day before yesterday, it will still be counted in next year's assessment.
"Take a look!" Li Guan handed a form to Lu Ming, "The evaluation of the first grade this year has been delayed by one day."
It looked like a copy, wrinkled, and on it was one's own assessment score, including not only the score scored in court, but also the annual assessment score weight bonus and other miscellaneous items.
Lu Ming's eyes suddenly widened.
Unexpectedly, his score in the Li Mingxuan case was 200 points. Because Cao Guan thought that his performance was extremely outstanding, he used the double weight privilege, which was to multiply his assessment score by 2, but it did not affect Liu Hanming's deduction of points, and he still deducted 100 points.
There are also annual assessment and annual bonus points, and I got more than 70 points. Among them, the comments on Bis's case were quite high. The principle that a settlement agreement not reached by the prosecution and the defense should not be presented to the court and the jury was quoted by Li Guan as the "child protection" principle, which is very vivid. It not only explains the origin of the case, but also compares these unreached settlement agreements to "children" who cannot stand the storm.
Empire focuses on case law and some legal principles, and the naming is sometimes very poetic.
Li Guan gave a clear analysis of the principle, and it had actually been cited by another local court in the empire, which was an important factor in its high score.
By adding all the data here and there, I actually got over 300 points, 305.14 points.
He is really qualified to be upgraded to a second-level lawyer, which is a mid-level defense lawyer.
"Thank you, Li Guan!" Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly thanked him. He knew in his heart that Li Guan must have made great efforts behind the scenes for his case, including postponing the initial lawyer examination for one day to create a time difference.
"You deserve it!" Li Guan showed a rare amiable expression, but then his face turned serious again. "Do you know anything about Kato Masakazu's case?"
Kato Masakazu? Lu Ming was stunned for a moment before he realized that it was the recent case of a member of a Japanese noble family molesting and killing a boy.
"I have suggested to the Donghai Xinfa District Procuratorate that you be hired as a prosecutor. You should be mentally prepared."
Lu Ming was stunned.
This sensational case, because the only survivor is a boy with a Beiguan accent and is relatively sensitive, may not be tried in the city court in order to reduce public pressure, but will be handed over to the Ninth Circuit Court, also known as the Beiguan Court, for trial.
But the prosecution will not change, it is the Xinfa District Procuratorate where the case occurred.
Seeing Lu Ming's expression, the old lady frowned immediately, "Why, you don't want to? But don't worry, I'm just making suggestions in my personal capacity, and it's not certain whether they will listen to me or not. Even if you get in, you'll just be an assistant. But I believe that once you join, you'll bring something new to this case."
Lu Ming smiled bitterly. No wonder. Even if Li Guan had high hopes for him, he didn't need to put so much effort into getting himself promoted to a second-tier lawyer in the first year. In fact, he hoped that he would work hard in this case. After all, most of the cases hired for external prosecution were sensitive and important, and a first-tier lawyer was not qualified at all.
Of course, in terms of professionalism, what Li Guan did was not out of line. Whether it was his own weighted points or the assessment and evaluation, they can all stand the test of history.
Lu Ming felt a little relieved when he heard that even if he joined the prosecution team, he would at most be an assistant.
This case is different from Li Mingxuan's case. It is too sensational. Although the four northern provinces and this side are almost isolated from each other, there are still knowledgeable people who care about the situation here. What if the mastermind behind the scenes or his staff are also paying attention to Donghai's "hot search list"
"Li Guan, I want to go too, but I'm intensively studying Western language. You may not know that I'm taking basic cultural courses at Fernald College, but I'm often skipping classes because I'm too busy. So, I signed up for the college's Griffin language course during the summer vacation, but I'm afraid I don't have much time..."
"Don't worry, it's still unknown when this case will be tried. I'm afraid it may be delayed until autumn, so you have enough time to pay attention to this case. If you can participate, that's better. If you can't, don't be disappointed!" Li Guan stared at Lu Ming, "But if the prosecutor's office in Xinfa District sends you an invitation for external employment, no matter whether you are paid or not, and how much the remuneration is, you have to accept it, understand?"
Lu Ming was helpless, smiled bitterly and nodded: "How dare I disagree?"
Li Guan nodded in satisfaction: "Little guy, do you have a girlfriend? I'll introduce one to you."
Lu Ming was speechless. Grandma Li, your thoughts jump a little too quickly.
"Haha, if you can participate in this lawsuit and perform well, how about I introduce a princess to you?" Li Guan said with a joking smile.
Lu Ming knew that outside of the imperial family, some old-fashioned people in Central China called girls from aristocratic families with the titles of duke, earl, viscount, and baron "princesses."
But after hearing what Li Guan said, he could only spread his hands helplessly, not knowing how to respond.
Seeing Lu Ming's embarrassment, Li Guan laughed even more happily.
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After returning to the office from the committee, Wang Daan had just entered the glass door when he heard a "bang" as he opened the champagne bottle.
"Congratulations, boss! Congratulations, boss!" Chen Qinghua and Gigi were both dressed festively, Chen Qinghua in a red suit and Gigi in a red skirt.
Naturally, the committee posted the assessment briefing for the junior lawyers and also called our firm to inform it of the promotion of all our lawyers.
"Thank you, thank you!" Lu Ming bowed helplessly.
Wang Daan looked at Lu Ming, who didn't look excited or happy at all, and sighed, "Brother, you really don't know how great a miracle you have created, do you?"
Lu Mingxin said that you are too much influenced by the Western context, what is "great" and what is not.
"Qinghua, find me all the reports on the Japanese case. I want to read it soon!" Lu Ming looked at Ji Ji again, "Regarding the Japanese case, write down any gossip you have and show it to me!"
Wang Daan put down the champagne helplessly: "You are such a spoiler!
"I have no choice. I want to make our firm even greater!" Lu Ming smiled slightly and thought before entering his single office, "Jiji, don't forget to go to the laundry to get my school uniform back later. I have to go to cram school starting tomorrow."