Chapter 351: Chapter 242: Xu Liang’s Moral Coercion

As the words fell, the crowd was shocked.

The people below were already in a state of bewilderment.

"Emergency defense!?"

"No, wasn’t this case supposed to be a condemnation of the defendant during the trial!? The accused smuggled fake drugs for profit, and the fake drugs caused the death of an eight-year-old child... how is this related to emergency defense!?"

"I’m a bit confused... how did the case turn out like this?"

"Wait, if the drug smuggled by the defendant is not fake, but a generic drug, then..."

"..."

As they spoke, everyone suddenly froze, realizing something.

The most serious point of contention in the case lies in whether the smuggled drug is a generic drug!

If it’s not a generic drug, then it’s a fake drug. Li Guang’s stomach spasm was most likely caused by the fake drug, and with a wide range of drug use, the case must be dealt with severely, with a criminal verdict on the accused.

The entire public opinion in Qingshi City is so huge because of this!

This behavior practically screams murder, and anyone who sees it would be shocked!

However, if it’s not a fake drug but a generic drug, even if the drug effect is only sixty or even fifty percent, it still belongs to generic drugs.

Then the case becomes...

"In summary..."

As he spoke, Xu Liang paused, and then emphasized his request again.

"Our client is in line with Article 21 of the Criminal Law, ’Emergency defense’!"

"And this law, according to the law, should not bear criminal responsibility!!!"

No criminal responsibility!

Not guilty? Are they really going for a not guilty defense!?

Everyone was shocked.

Even Zhao Jiaqi, at this moment, came to his senses and gasped.

’No wonder they were adamant in the dispute over fake drugs and profits before, first with the ingredient analysis report, and then the people from the Mutual Aid Association...’

’Turns out it was to set the stage for ’emergency defense!’ ’

Zhao Jiaqi suddenly understood Xu Liang’s previous actions.

Discard all unfavorable factors, and the case naturally becomes one of emergency defense. Then, with just a little push...

A not guilty defense is born!

"Plaintiff, do you wish to respond to the above statements by the defendant?"

Zhao Jiaqi pondered for a moment, then passed the question to Chai Shiring and others.

Chai Shiring and Sha Jin exchanged a glance, and their on-the-spot adaptability immediately kicked in.

"Regarding the plaintiff’s claim of emergency defense, we believe it does not meet this legal criterion."

"First, the first point."

"Procurement exceeds the ’personal use’ scope, belonging to ’helping others evade drug regulations,’ which does not meet the ’risk object specificity’ of emergency defense!"

Chai Shiring stood up without any fluster at being caught off guard.

In fact, he even found some contentious points in a short time!

"Second, the ’necessity’ requirement is not met, as there are still ’legal remedies’ available for the patient group, and procurement was not the only option!"

Emergency defense is mainly for close relatives and oneself.

people in the Mutual Aid Association basically took the drug; how could they all be close relatives? As long as they aren’t, controversy exists!

Moreover, what constitutes a legal remedy is hard to specify, as it’s impossible to say exactly how many routes there are; there’s bound to be something left out!

So...

"Therefore, regarding the other party’s lawyer’s mention of emergency defense, we hold the view that it does not apply!"

Chai Shiring directly countered.

Looking at the opponent, Xu Liang slightly frowned.

The opponent’s on-the-spot adaptability and defensive strength... truly exceed the ordinary.

Two minutes?

Did they really have two minutes to think through these perspectives!?

Indeed, Blue Shield Law Firm might be rotten, and rotten to the core with everyone having a black heart, but... you can’t say they’re incompetent.

With that in mind.

Xu Liang directly retorted:

"Opposing counsel."

"I want to ask, regarding your second point of argument that my client still had legal treatment channels... what channels are you referring to!?"

Is Feng Nan and the others fools!? If there were channels, how could they resort to smuggling generic drugs?

Such drugs with potentially serious side effects... if not as a last resort, how could they consume this stuff!!!

Yet, Chai Shiring gave a slight smile, and continued:

"First, the other side has not initiated donations for treatment from society."

"Secondly, regarding Imatinib, Superstar Pharmaceutical Group is the sole agent within Lanshan Province, and the patient association needs Imatinib but has not applied to the group for treatment."

"Both routes are legal, yet none have been implemented before engaging in smuggling!"

Submit an application to the group?

What a grand joke!

Han Chengguang would have to be crazy to agree!

Which means there’s no way they would agree, and even when Wu Fang and Kong Jian were bribed in the detention center, they outright rejected the idea.

Feng Nan and the rest understand this situation, knowing they would be one hundred percent rejected, so they didn’t apply from the start, but...

The opposing side uses this as a defense material!?

Might as well... use their strategy against them!

Xu Liang’s mind stirred, eyes fixed, his chest gradually heating up, and he directly said:

"Then I’d like to ask now, is Superstar Pharmaceutical Group willing to provide aid treatment to the patients?"

If they agree, Xu Liang will immediately abandon the lawsuit.

The real demand of Feng Nan and the others is simply to keep everyone alive, even allowing Wu Fang and Kong Jian to receive free treatment in prison!

But can they agree?

The medical expenses of treating 72 cancer patients would be enough to bankrupt a hospital, and it’s a huge burden even for the group!

If they don’t agree...

Chai Shiring paused, then immediately his pupils contracted as he realized.

He swiftly turned his head, scanning the entire observing gallery.

To see the observing gallery...a vast sea of eyes, at this moment watching him with a look of anticipation!

"Damn it!"

Chai Shiring cursed inwardly, his face turning ashen, staring at Xu Liang for a long while but unable to say a word.

"Opposing counsel, are you willing to bear the treatment costs for the patients!?" Xu Liang pressed further.

Manipulating public opinion? Trying to mold Superstar Pharmaceutical Group into a saintly image?

They might not have tried experiencing the backlash from public opinion yet!!!

"Please answer me directly!!!"

Xu Liang spoke solemnly, staring straight at Chai Shiring.

And as these words fell, the eyes of the people in the observing gallery on the plaintiff grew more and more fervent!

Seeing this, the plaintiff, with a difficult expression, looked at Han Chengguang beside him.

Han Chengguang furrowed his brows.

This...

It wasn’t within his expectations. He came because, in theory, he saw the trial as moving in a positive direction.

But the current situation took a nosedive!

Saying a single ’no’, the image of the group being built will completely collapse!

Public opinion won’t bother about how much it costs for the 72 people’s treatment, just like they don’t care why Xu Liang took the case.

They will only see the pharmaceutical group refusing the medication requests of 72 dying people!

’Trouble...’

Han Chengguang’s face turned slightly sour, not knowing why all of a sudden, the issue dragged Superstar Group into this.

His hands bulged with veins, subtly shaking his head towards Chai Shiring.

Seeing this, Chai Shiring could only muster the courage, and said:

"Defendant, what you are saying is currently unrelated to the case."

"Please..."

As those words fell, Xu Liang immediately retorted.

"How is it unrelated!?"

"It’s the legal avenue your side mentioned!"

Chai Shiring took a deep breath, his gaze turning gloomy, yet suppressing his emotions, he said, "It is indeed a feasible channel."

"But, I mean no one tried to at the time..."

Xu Liang’s voice suddenly rose, he stood up, facing all the people in the observing gallery.

Upon closer inspection, a file could be seen in his hand.

"This is the ’Diagnosis Certificate’ issued by Qingshi City Tianshan Hospital."

"Dated October 25, 2004, the certificate clearly states that if the patient, Li Guang, does not receive special medication treatment within the next forty days, his condition will sharply deteriorate, and he won’t survive beyond 60 days!"

"There are only forty days left!"

"Do we have to waste this precious forty days on your side’s vague aid!?"

With that said.

Xu Liang paused, suddenly speaking again:

"This is tantamount to slow suicide!!!"

After the words, Xu Liang turned his head to the judge’s bench and spoke again.

"The plaintiff’s claimed legal treatment channels do not conform to the client’s situation at the time!"

"And the alleged non-compliance with close relatives confuses the scope of ’emergency defense’ protection under Criminal Law..."

"In summary!"

"We believe... the defendant meets the criteria for emergency defense and should not bear criminal responsibility!"