Had sentenced him too lightly-not radical enough.
At the Judges' Bench.
Yu Yue summarized the respective statements from Su Bai and Jiang Min.
To be more specific-
He was personally inclined toward Su Bai.
That personal inclination was not just because of the defendant's conduct, but also because of the statements made by the defendant's retained lawyer.
And the issue of how to classify the offense in this case.
The prosecution had drafted the indictment early on, identifying the charge as attempted rape.
Of course...
Under the relevant laws and regulations, Jiang Min had the right to challenge it during the trial.
But given the specific circumstances of this case, attempted rape was the more appropriate charge.
Forcible molestation did not fit the circumstances of this case.
At that thought, Yu Yue struck the Gavel:
"The Collegial Panel has heard both sides' arguments."
"As for the defendant's retained lawyer's contention that the defendant, Masku, committed forcible molestation rather than attempted rape."
"Based on the actions Masku took against Lin Wenhui during the commission of the crime in this case.
Objectively, those actions already constituted the commission of rape.
Subjectively, he intended to have sexual intercourse, and the act was interrupted by external factors."
"The request made by the defendant's retained lawyer is hereby denied!"
"No objections will be entertained!"
Seated at the defendant's counsel table, Jiang Min felt his heart sink when he heard the presiding judge's statement.
He sighed inwardly.
How should he put it? With that classification rejected, he would have to defend the defendant against the charge of attempted rape.
But the facts of the crime were now clear. It was impossible to seek dismissal on that basis; he could only argue for a reduced sentence.
Honestly...
At this point in the proceedings, Jiang Min felt the