Are You Crazy? He's only an Intern Lawyer?-Chapter 43 - Wild Questions - DNA Transfer, Eating Tofu on the Spot

“Wildly imaginative!” Fortunately, Prosecutor Xiao Baihe chimed in from the side.

“Oh, wildly imaginative?” Zhao Chunming looked at his ace prosecutor, quite puzzled.

“Director Zhao, don’t look at me; I am not sure how to describe him either!” Xiao Baihe shook her head.

“I’ve only seen one of his trials; I can’t be sure.”

They hadn’t accumulated enough cases to analyze and form a conclusion.

Moreover, that one time, his opponent was Tan Yingying—it was hard to say if that trial had any reference value.

“Hmm, is that so!”

Zhao Chunming glanced at the normally confident Xiao Baihe, who was now showing hesitation, and could not help but snort in dissatisfaction.

“Let’s just wait and see then.

But this time, we have cast-iron evidence.

That kid won’t be able to stir up any trouble!”

Zhao Chunming scoffed coldly—no matter how capable Zhang Wei was, could he possibly turn the heavens upside down this time?

The Procuratorate Headquarters could not possibly lose this time!

Zhao Chunming’s gaze swept over the entire room and finally settled on the jury box in front.

On the prosecution bench, Wang Can was smirking continuously.

His smile was mixed with pride and confidence, showing only joy for the imminent victory in his eyes.

“Choose, go ahead and choose.

No matter how you select the jury, it’ll be futile!”

“With cast-iron evidence, the advantage is mine!”

Wang Can didn’t even need to prepare a draft.

He was not concerned about Zhang Wei’s questions in the slightest.

After all, he guessed it was nothing more than the defense attorney’s usual tactics, asking the jurors whether they believed in the prosecutors, whether they believed their client was innocent, and so on, just phrased in different ways.

Wang Can, as a prosecutor from the Procuratorate Headquarters, was already used to the methods of defense attorneys.

The scene shifted to in front of the jury box, where Zhang Wei had already begun preparing to ask his questions.

“Ladies and gentlemen, hello!”

Firstly, Zhang Wei greeted the jury with a smile, emanating an easygoing charm that made him likable.

However, he noticed that the jurors’ looks towards him were somewhat hostile.

He could understand it, after all, in their eyes, he was defending a “murderer.”

Even though the “murderer” had not been convicted yet, thanks to the “help” of the media, even if he hadn’t killed anyone, he had been pegged as the assailant.

“I would like to ask all the jurors, do you believe in the existence of extraterrestrials?”

This was Zhang Wei’s first question.

Merely this question alone had silenced the whole courtroom, with all eyes focusing on the inquirer in front of the jury box.

This is a courtroom, why are you asking about extraterrestrials?

“This…”

On the hearing bench, Prosecutor Xiao Baihe was dumbfounded.

Guo Wufeng and Zhao Chunming were equally stunned.

What did this question mean?

Isn’t this supposed to be a courtroom?

How did this turn into a sci-fi convention?

Are you really asking jurors that kind of question?

“Objection!” Wang Can instinctively stood up and shouted, “Irrelevant to the case!”

On the bench, the judge lifted his glasses and looked at him as if he were looking at someone with a mental disability.

“Prosecutor Wang, it is the defense’s turn to screen the jurors, and they have the right to pose any form of question.”

The judge then pushed his glasses up and calmly said, “I’ve heard even more outrageous questions than that.

Can’t you learn from me and stay calm?”

“Sorry, my mistake!” Wang Can sat down helplessly and also realized that he had lost his composure a bit.

Although Zhang Wei’s question was indeed a bit ridiculous, showing such hostility at this moment also left a bad impression on the judge.

Wang Can didn’t know much about the judge, but he knew that this spectacled judge was famously known as Calm Bro in the city court, a rather composed person.

His performance just now had certainly lost him quite a few points in terms of first impressions.

“Wow, this judge is pretty calm.

I’ll just call you ‘Calm Bro’!”

Zhang Wei also took notice of the judge’s demeanor and silently gave this spectacled judge a down-to-earth nickname in his mind.

Of course, this was just an inner moniker, a way to relieve stress.

He couldn’t possibly shout it out in a formal setting.

Calm Bro, oh, that’s not right, the judge nodded at Zhang Wei, indicating him to continue his questioning.

Understanding the cue, Zhang Wei approached a young man and asked, “What is your opinion on aliens?”

“Aliens, huh?

They might exist, but I’ve never seen one!” the young man shook his head and shrugged, with an indifferent expression.

“It seems you don’t believe in aliens?”

“Of course, I just think it’s possible they exist, but I’ve never seen one, so how could I believe in them?”

Hearing the young man’s response, Zhang Wei nodded.

“Your Honor, our side thanks this juror for his answer and asks him to step down.”

The judge took note and dismissed a juror.

The questioning continued.

“How about you, ma’am, do you believe in the existence of aliens?”

“I don’t care about aliens.

I only care if my son has done his homework, or if my husband’s work is going smoothly.

Why should a housewife like me bother with such fanciful things?”

“Your Honor, the defense also dismisses this juror.”

The second juror stepped down.

“What about you, do you believe in the existence of aliens?”

“Of course, aliens definitely exist!”

This reply made Zhang Wei’s eyes light up.

He hurriedly continued his questioning, “Even if the research departments in Dragon Country officially deny the existence of aliens, would you still believe in them?”

“Absolutely, I’m a sci-fi enthusiast.

If aliens didn’t exist, why would I spend so much money subscribing to those sci-fi magazines?

The universe is so vast; I’m one hundred percent convinced that aliens exist!”

Looking at the passionate man before him, Zhang Wei nodded in satisfaction.

“Your Honor, the defense accepts this juror.”

The questioning went on, and Zhang Wei asked several more people; many did not believe in aliens, but some did.

Zhang Wei dismissed those who were in opposition and meanwhile kept many jurors who believed in the existence of aliens.

Finally, the judge pushed up his glasses and announced, “All right, we now have a jury.

After lunch, court will reconvene at one o’clock!”

As the courtroom started to clear, Zhang Wei also began packing up.

“Although I don’t understand the point of your questioning just now, I advise you to spare yourself the futile struggle!”

As everyone was leaving, Wang Can approached Zhang Wei.

“The last prosecutor from the Procuratorate Headquarters was just as confident as you, and yet he got a slap in the face from me, didn’t he?”

Zhang Wei simply ignored him and sneered, “Actually, the level at the Procuratorate Headquarters is just so-so.

Can’t you see the purpose behind my questioning?”

“Childish questions.

Whatever the intention, it’s useless.

Anyway, I will definitely win!”

Wang Can snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeves.

“What a weakling!”

Zhang Wei, however, shook his head, gaining a clear understanding of Wang Can’s abilities.

His questioning just now certainly had its purpose.

For this case, they needed jurors who wouldn’t trust conclusive evidence, or rather, those who are very skeptical, even if an authoritative institution like the Martial Association presented indisputable evidence, they would still reasonably doubt whether there were flaws in the evidence.

This was also the glimmer of hope that Zhang Wei offered his client—if all jurors blindly trusted the authority, then even the most skilled lawyer couldn’t persuade them.

As for why he asked about aliens, it was naturally to divert the attention of some people and keep those without insight guessing at his motives.

As it turned out, Wang Can really didn’t have what it takes!

…

After lunch, the trial began.

First was the prosecution’s phase of presenting the case.

The first prosecution witness was a forensic doctor on assignment in the Martial Association’s forensic studio.

“Doctor Peng, could you tell us about Chen Mou’s autopsy report?”

“Of course,” the witness nodded and began to recount, “The victim Chen Mou had multiple stab wounds on his body.

The cause of death was due to organ rupture and internal bleeding caused by the stab wounds.

According to our forensic studio’s report, the victim was stabbed 17 times, more than half of which were fatal injuries!”

At this point, the witness looked towards the jury, “The perpetrator’s actions were extremely brutal.

It was almost like they went out to kill, and moreover, a torture killing, because after the victim’s heart was pierced by the 10th stab, his death was certain.

The remaining 7 stabs were completely unnecessary!”

In the jury box, many people looked towards Dr.

Tang Chunfeng in the defense’s seat, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Their gazes seemed to question why this seemingly weaker man could be so ruthless.

“Objection!” Zhang Wei stood up and retorted, “The witness is conjecturing the spiritual state of the perpetrator at the time without any basis.

Such speculation is simply guesswork!”

“Objection sustained.

Please disregard the witness’s last conclusions, jurors,” the judge spoke to the jury and then turned to the witness stand, “Doctor Peng, you are an expert witness in forensic pathology, please focus on your expertise without making unnecessary speculation!”

Doctor Peng and Wang Can nodded simultaneously, showing a slight apology, but they exchanged a look.

Zhang Wei had already figured out that the last inference was probably intentionally added by Doctor Peng under Wang Can’s implication, aiming to guide the jury.

“Doctor Peng, could you then tell us, what did you find on the victim’s body that helped the Martial Association Serious Crime Team pinpoint the perpetrator?”

“We found some DNA remains under the victim’s fingernails.

After the identification department’s on-scene investigation, we determined that the perpetrator had struggled with the victim, so these DNA remains are clearly left by the perpetrator.”

“And whose DNA was it?” Wang Can asked again, his mouth corners slightly upturned.

Doctor Peng looked towards the jury, speaking with utmost certainty, “Through database comparisons, we found that the DNA remains belonged to a dentist named Tang Chunfeng, who is also the defendant sitting there!”

All the eyes in the courtroom focused on the defense’s seat and especially on the defendant.

“Don’t be nervous, they are smug now, but I will make them pay later,” Zhang Wei hastily comforted his client and patted Tang Chunfeng’s shoulder as an encouragement.

Wang Can was very satisfied with the answer but suspected Zhang Wei might ask some questions about whether the DNA was definitive.

So, to be prepared, he continued to inquire.

“So, Doctor Peng, have you verified the results of the DNA test?” Wang Can said, casting a meaningful glance at Zhang Wei in the defense’s seat, with a sneering tone, “I’m afraid some people will question your professional level, and if they cling to that without letting go, wouldn’t it waste everyone’s time?”

“You can rest assured about this.

We have very strict standards for DNA comparison.

In the past, when the technology was not completely developed, we only conducted 13 tests.

But now, with the advancement of technology and the update of laboratory equipment, we perform over 48 tests, and the DNA match at the crime scene yielded over 45 items of conformity.”

“What does this data represent?” Wang Can immediately followed up.

After thinking for a moment, Dr.

Peng replied with absolute certainty, “With more than 40 items matching, we can determine the origin of DNA.

With over 45 items, there is absolutely no possibility of an error in the DNA test results!”

With this response, Wang Can’s smile became almost too big to conceal.

And the jury looked at Tang Chunfeng with meaningful gazes, obviously convinced that Tang Chunfeng must be the murderer.

After all, if the experts said so, what else could be wrong?

“Your Honor, I have no further questions for this witness,” Wang Can returned to the prosecution’s seat, and Zhang Wei took the stage.

“Hello, you are Doctor Peng, right?” Reaching the witness stand, Zhang Wei greeted the other party.

“Hello!” Doctor Peng replied with an expressionless face, his attitude cold.

“Regarding the testimony of the expert witness, naturally, I have no objections, as I’m not a forensic pathology expert.

I naturally can’t match the professional level of others.

I wouldn’t deny it even if I wanted to.”

Zhang Wei, upon reaching this point, suddenly paused.

Usually at such times, someone would ask if there was a “but”.

The answer was affirmative!

“But, I disagree with Doctor Peng’s professional standards!”

“What did you say!” Doctor Peng had not anticipated Zhang Wei daring to challenge him like this.

“I said, I disagree with Doctor Peng’s professional standards.”

As Zhang Wei spoke, he likewise turned to face the other party, “Thanks to some unpleasant events that happened yesterday, I got to see the forensic on-site investigation report as well as the DNA comparison test.

May I ask Doctor Peng, the DNA you found on the victim’s body, what was it like?”

Although Doctor Peng was irritated, he still suppressed it and answered, “We found some skin tissue residue under the victim’s fingernails.”

“Then, may I ask, how much of this skin tissue residue was there?”

“This…”

“Is it so tiny that we could see it?”

“Skin tissue residue is almost invisible to the naked eye of ordinary people.”

Having gotten Doctor Peng’s reply, Zhang Wei nodded and continued to question, “So, Doctor Peng, have you ever heard of the term ‘DNA transfer’?”

“DNA transfer?!” Doctor Peng’s pupils constricted slightly, showing his surprise.

As an expert in forensic pathology, he certainly had heard of this term.

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But Zhang Wei preempted with an explanation, “Perhaps everyone is unaware, but an adult can leave 40 to 50 million skin cells in many places in a single day.

These cells are not stationary.

They can migrate once, or even twice, and end up in anyone’s hands within the same city.

This is the so-called DNA transfer.”

“To allow everyone a clear understanding, let me give you a vivid example.”

Zhang Wei said this and walked toward the witness stand and straight up to Prosecutor Xiao Baihe.

“Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, please extend your hand.

Thank you!”

Instantly, all eyes in the court turned towards them.

Xiao Baihe was confused, not knowing what Zhang Wei was up to, but she instinctively extended her hand.

Zhang Wei didn’t hesitate and immediately grabbed Xiao Baihe’s hand, kneading it in his own.

Holy shit!

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

You cheeky brat, using the court hearing to cop a feel, and on none other than the gorgeous female prosecutor!

“What are you doing, let go!” Xiao Baihe was startled by Zhang Wei’s bold move and hurriedly spoke up.

“Sorry, I was just giving an example!” Zhang Wei quickly released her hand, apologized, and then continued, “Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, could you please use the hand I just held to shake hands with Prosecutor Tan Yingying next to you?”

Though still fuming, Xiao Baihe shook hands with Tan Yingying, her eyebrows fiercely knitted.

Zhang Wei also took this opportunity to return to his position in the court.

Mainly because Xiao Baihe’s eyes held murderous intent, and he had to make a quick getaway.

But it must be said, Xiao Baihe’s hands were very smooth, her skin was delicate, quite a nice feeling indeed.

“Did everyone see that?

I shook hands with Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, and then Prosecutor Xiao Baihe shook hands with Prosecutor Tan Yingying.”

After repeating his actions, Zhang Wei looked toward Doctor Peng, “Doctor Peng, please tell me, if you were now to test the DNA on Prosecutor Tan Yingying’s hand, would you find my skin tissue and my residual DNA?”

“This…

naturally, you could!” Doctor Peng replied reflexively.

You all shook hands for so long, the skin tissue would have already been left on Xiao Baihe’s hand, which then got transferred to Tan Yingying through the handshake, certainly, it would be found.

“Thank you for your answer!”

Zhang Wei said, then approached the jury, and loudly proclaimed, “I must declare one thing, and that is, although I shook hands with Prosecutor Xiao Baihe, I have never truly come into contact with Prosecutor Tan Yingying.

But through the indirect handshake just now, my skin tissue could be found on the latter’s hand.

So could it be that my client, Doctor Tang Chunfeng, also had his skin tissue appear on the murderer’s body for such a reason?”

“My client is a dentist, who every day comes into contact with many patients seeking dental services, from all walks of life in Dongfang Capital.

Among these, some have come into contact with the deceased Chen Mou.

Is this really such an unusual occurrence?”

With these words, the room indeed buzzed with discussion, even some jurors displayed thoughtful expressions.

Zhang Wei’s vivid demonstration, coupled with his closing statement, seemed to really make sense!

At this moment, some had begun to question whether Doctor Tang Chunfeng was truly the real killer!