112: People have a scale in their hearts

In Changdong City, Dong Yunliang was very happy looking at the online comments.

He had spent a lot of effort recently publishing articles precisely for this.

Now, the number of followers on his account had increased significantly, making him a considerable internet-famous professor.

In his joy, Dong Yunliang posted another update.

“Lawyer Zhou is actually a very excellent lawyer, but sometimes he acts a bit too hastily, but that’s nothing, it will be fine once he corrects it in the future.”

Meanwhile, in a hotel room in Changdong City, Zhou Yun also saw these comments.

He couldn't respond at this moment because there was no need.

What does a sample of nearly 100,000 people across three prefecture-level cities mean? It means that no matter how you look at it, Jiangguang Province must make this an ironclad case!

How can it be made into an ironclad case? As long as there are regulations, it will be an ironclad case!

Always remember one sentence: only small cases need to refer to the law!

The Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate's procedures moved very quickly because the evidence was very sufficient, and they directly proceeded with plea bargaining.

However, there were too many people this time, so very quickly, various complaints were sent to the Jinghai City Lawyers Association and the Jinghai City Bureau of Justice.

At Zhengtian Law Firm, the assistant looked at Old Zhuang and said, “Director, that’s basically it for now. Should we respond to all of them according to the previous replies?”

Old Zhuang waved his hand and said, “Of course, it’s just some complaints, what’s there to be afraid of? Just tell them that Lawyer Zhou is handling cases normally and there are no violations whatsoever.”

“I have already communicated with the leaders; they can complain all they want.”

Was Old Zhuang most afraid of complaints? Of course not. What he was most afraid of was Jiangguang Province communicating directly with them, because then the pressure would come from above, and he definitely wouldn't be able to withstand it.

As for some complaints… honestly, it’s nothing at all.

Because these complaints cannot trigger public opinion; they themselves are very clear about that.

If these matters were posted online, first and foremost, these bosses themselves would be severely criticized.

Without public opinion, the Lawyers Association and the Bureau of Justice are not afraid at all, no matter how much you complain.

In fact, Old Zhuang also didn't expect that Zhou Yun would use such a sophisticated method to cooperate with Jiangguang.

Allowing Jiangguang Province to use the evidence he painstakingly collected as the investigation results for the rectification action, and allowing Jiangguang Province to release it first—this is simply not something an ordinary young person could do!

When he went there, it seemed like he was going to risk his life, but after arriving, he realized that he was engaging in a strategy of uniting with allies, making as many friends as possible.

For a second, Old Zhuang even thought that Zhou Yun didn't study law in college, but rather a collection of Mao's works…

His actions were comparable to an old hand, giving enough face to the local authorities.

In such a situation, the local authorities would certainly not make things difficult for him; on the contrary, they would cooperate well with him.

Although everyone would realize after the video was released that it was likely Zhou Yun who facilitated the action.

But who can deny that the local relevant departments did not contribute? With face preserved, everything is easy to discuss.

So, at this moment, Old Zhuang was full of confidence, thinking, “What do you mean I can’t handle it? I, Old Zhuang, can definitely handle it!”

In Changdong City, Zhou Yun was contacting Ding Xinghuai, because starting today, they would be able to receive money according to the registered batches.

In a word, Court Execution Bureau judges might not find executable assets, but the Public Security Bureau definitely can!

These labor bosses were all extremely wealthy, and all their real estate and cars were frozen. If cash was insufficient, these assets would be auctioned off to distribute the money.

“Hello, Lao Ding, it’s Zhou Yun. Are you busy?”

On the other end of the phone, Ding Xinghuai was working, and while working, he said, “Lawyer Zhou, please just state what you need.”

Zhou Yun smiled and said, “It’s like this: there are about ten days left until the New Year, and you will also be returning to your hometown. I’m telling you now that the case is progressing very quickly.”

“I will send your documents to the Procuratorate today, and then arrange transfers for each of you according to the evidence.”

“I will try my best to communicate and ensure that the money can be transferred to you before the New Year, so that everyone can go home with money for the New Year.”

Upon hearing this, Ding Xinghuai immediately beamed with joy: “Lawyer Zhou, is the money coming soon? Did Director Gu chicken out?”

He had experienced the Jinghai case before, so he knew that this Lawyer Zhou had somewhat unconventional methods for handling cases.

Zhou Yun smiled and said, “Of course, Director Gu caved in less than two days after being arrested, so your money will arrive very soon. Go home and celebrate the New Year with peace of mind.”

After talking and hanging up the phone, Ding Xinghuai excitedly shouted to his fellow workers beside him, “Everyone, Lawyer Zhou has almost finished the case!”

“He said he’s trying to get us the money before the New Year!”

What? The other workers were stunned. Someone asked, “That fast? I heard before that lawsuits are very slow, and they also said that even if you win, you might not get the money…”

Ding Xinghuai interrupted the other person directly upon hearing this: “You don’t even think about who handled this case! This was handled by Lawyer Zhou!”

“Those bosses have all been arrested, they have to pay even if they don’t want to, haha!”

The place where the workers were toiling instantly became a sea of joy. Before, everyone had thought Zhou Yun could help them get the money, but they never expected it to be so fast!

They might get it before the New Year!

Although we always say, whether you have money or not, go home for the New Year, who wants to go home with an empty wallet?

There are children, elderly, and some relatives and friends at home. Going home with empty pockets makes one feel uncomfortable.

Thousands of words converged into one sentence: Lawyer Zhou is awesome!

With the money issue resolved, next is the human issue.

Many people might not be aware, but there are now criminal summary trial Courts in Detention Centers.

For those with minor offenses, such as those directly eligible for probation, they can be tried summarily directly in the Detention Center, and once sentenced, they can be released immediately.

Otherwise, people would have to be taken to the Court first, then brought back after the Court's judgment, and then go through procedures, which would be too troublesome.

Now, the case has arrived at the Court, but it is stuck there.

Because the case is special, after reporting by the Courts of the three cities, the Jiangguang Province High Court designated Changdong City Intermediate Court to have jurisdiction.

Then, the Changdong City Court submitted a “request for instruction” to the higher Court.

It was mentioned before that Courts have a system of requesting instructions, and the legal basis is the “Supreme Peoples Court Provisions on Requesting and Answering Questions Regarding the Application of Law.”

Article 2 of these provisions lists four areas for requesting instructions, and of course, it also includes a catch-all provision: “other major disputes regarding the application of law.”

That is to say, if a lower Court believes that there is a major dispute regarding the application of law in a certain case, it can submit a request for instruction.

Of course, theoretically, this request for instruction should only apply to the application of law and cannot interfere with the actual judgment of the case.

But… those who understand know about such matters. If the Supreme Peoples Court gives you an approval, it indicates the Supreme Peoples Court's attitude.

However, according to regulations, you cannot state in the judgment that it was based on an instruction.

The approvals we know about now are all publicly released by the Supreme Peoples Court through special procedures in accordance with regulations.

For example, what lawyers often refer to as “the Supreme Peoples Court’s approval on such and such a matter”—this is a situation where an instruction and its answer are made public.

Similarly, according to Article 19 of the “Supreme Peoples Court Provisions on Requesting and Answering Questions Regarding the Application of Law,” if the legal application issue addressed by the answer has universal guiding significance, the people’s Court that submitted the request can compile a case and recommend it as a candidate guiding case to the Supreme Peoples Court.

This is why Zhou Yun is very confident!

The scale of this situation is too large, so there is a high possibility that Jiangguang will submit a request for instruction. In such a situation, once the Supreme Peoples Court gives an answer, there is a high possibility that this case will become a guiding case.

Of course, if the Supreme Peoples Court makes this answer public, then there’s no need to even wait for it to become a guiding case.

Why? Because an approval publicly released by the Supreme Peoples Court has the same legal effect as a judicial interpretation!

Everyone knows what judicial interpretations are; in a sense, these are already a type of alternative law and regulation.

The New Year is about a week away, and it seems even the air is filled with festive cheer.

Zhou Yun once again came to the Changdong City Procuratorate to understand the case.

His identity is the lawyer for the victims.

“So, your meaning is that these cases have all been prosecuted, but they are stuck at the Court?”

Zhou Yun asked the prosecutor in front of him.

The prosecutor nodded, also smiling, and said, “Yes, Lawyer Zhou, the Court is stuck.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yun immediately understood.

Cases where the suspects have already pleaded guilty and accepted punishment can normally go directly to summary trial, but the Court is stuck.

Zhou Yun could be certain that the Changdong City Court had submitted a request for instruction!

Well, if that's the case, he should go back and wait patiently. Requests for instruction must be submitted upwards level by level. If the Provincial High Court believes it can resolve it, it will resolve it itself.

If it cannot be resolved, the Provincial High Court will then submit it to the Supreme Peoples Court, and the Supreme Peoples Court must complete its review within three days of receiving the request.

However, even if it’s fast, it will still be after the New Year. Since that’s the case, why not go back to Jinghai first?

So, three days before the New Year, Zhou Yun packed his things, preparing to go home. However, as soon as he got downstairs, he saw a crowd of people gathered at the hotel entrance.

These people were dressed in worn clothes, carrying various bags. Some bags contained tools, while others carried a large bucket with luggage inside.

Some even carried bedrolls.

They were chatting with each other, their faces beaming with joy.

They were going back to their hometowns, so before leaving, they wanted to see Lawyer Zhou, as it was unlikely they would meet again after this time.

Many people have a scale in their hearts; they know who treats them well.