Chapter 282: Chapter 124 Translation translation, what is the right to an independent defense!_2
In the detention center of Baishan District, Li Huaiqing's complexion was particularly bad. Another day passed, and each day now was incredibly hard for him to endure.
Those who believe themselves to be wrongfully accused typically undergo a psychological transformation process after they first enter the detention center.
At first they think, "I haven't done anything, why am I being arrested?" Some can't come to terms with it and even contemplate suicide.
But now, it's virtually impossible to do that in the detention centers.
So, as time goes on, they gradually start to pin their hopes on the subsequent legal procedures.
Anyone who goes through this would be scared, worried, and wanting to ask, "Why me?"
Li Huaiqing was currently in the first stage. Every day, he pondered the reasons why and worried about his children at home, concerned for their well-being.
Sometimes, he would even bang his head against the wall, which had almost gotten him put into solitary confinement.
At that moment, a voice called from outside: "Li Huaiqing, come out!"
Li Huaiqing quickly went out to find a correctional officer who said, "Get ready, you have a lawyer visiting you this afternoon."
At those words, a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared on Li Huaiqing's previously hopeless face. "Is it, is it a lawyer my family hired?"
The correctional officer chuckled in response, "Of course, your family hired them. Who else would get a lawyer for you? It's not time for legal aid yet."
"Anyway, get ready for the lawyer visit this afternoon."
As the correctional officer left, Li Huaiqing felt as if a small ray of sunlight had suddenly broken through the dark clouds overhead.
Those who haven't been inside can hardly comprehend this feeling, let alone when they also believe themselves to be falsely accused.After a while, psychological issues are bound to develop.
He finally found his voice and said, "Lawyer Tang, is it? Does my family still have money? Can we still afford a lawyer?"
He was very aware of his family's financial situation; hiring a lawyer was not a small expense.
"Don't worry about that; I'm not charging you for representing you in this case," Lawyer Tang said with a smile.
"You're not charging? This..." Li Huaiqing wanted to say it didn't feel right but couldn't bring himself to.
"It's not that I don't like money, I actually like it very much. Mainly, our law firm does charity work, and your case just happened to coincide with that. If you want to thank anyone, thank our law firm's leadership," Lawyer Tang responded.
Old Wang is a nice guy, so it's okay to help promote him a bit.
Of course, with this promotion, the law firm might indeed end up doing a batch of charity work later...
Seeing that Li Huaiqing was at a loss for words, Lawyer Tang spoke again: "Alright, don't worry about these things now. Tell me everything you know about the situation." Continue your journey with mvl
"Be sure to explain the entire process. Don't hide anything from me, understand?"
Li Huaiqing nodded and began to explain: "It must have been after one in the morning. I had just finished working the night shift and was about to head home."
"Two drunk young men got into my car. They told me their destination, so I drove them there on the meter. When we arrived across the street from their stop, I parked the car."
"It would have been quite far to make a U-turn ahead, but there was a pedestrian crossing, so they could just walk across. It would also save them some money; the meter read a little over fifty yuan."
"But then, the young man who jumped out of the back said it was too expensive, that he usually pays around ten yuan for his cab rides, and that fifty plus yuan was definitely not right, so he refused to pay."
"I got out of the car to argue with them—we even raised our voices a bit, and then I called the police."
Li Huaiqing told his story earnestly. He hadn't heard of the name Tang Fangjing before, but he was placing all his hopes on Lawyer Tang now.