The two most crucial points in this case had both been decided.
There were no longer any obstacles to a conviction for the crime of perverting judgment.
The conditions for establishing the crime of perverting judgment were:
One: incorrect application of the law.
Two: subjective intent.
Three: judicial personnel.
Both findings and the one condition had all been satisfied.
Next came the crucial question of the sentence!
At the judges' bench, Ren Yuandong looked over the litigation documents, briefly put them in order, and let out a soft breath.
At this point, the case was more or less over.
All that remained was to consider the specifics and sentence Qian Wei accordingly.
And considering those specifics was simple: it came down to the final court statements.
Bang, bang, bang!
Ren Yuandong swept his gaze around, struck the gavel, and said, "The determination regarding Qian Wei's Perverting the Law in Judgment is complete."
"The parties will now give their court statements..."
"Prosecution, please begin your court statement."
With that determination complete, Qian Wei's guilt had been established.
Guan Tong took a deep breath and looked toward the judges' bench. "Presiding Judge, our court statement is as follows:"
"Considering the consequences of the crime of perverting judgment, Qian Wei's erroneous ruling caused Zhang Dahu personal losses exceeding one hundred thousand yuan, reaching as much as four hundred thousand yuan. Under the law,"
"Qian Wei's intentional ruling, which compromised the trial and caused the party enormous losses, warrants a severe sentence."
"The prosecution recommends a sentence of three years' imprisonment and asks the court to adopt it."
"Presiding Judge, the prosecution has concluded its statement."
Guan Tong's court statement had only one purpose: to ensure Qian Wei received the punishment he deserved. Three years' imprisonment was just right.
Bang, bang!
Ren Yuanfang struck