Chapter 1013: Let's Delay for Half a Year

Lu Chuan then continued speaking.

“However, if the situation is really as we suspect, where Wang Meili’s daughter, during the process of being violated, made some extreme actions to protect herself, I think the verdict will be vastly different. There is even a significant possibility of acquittal. I personally suggest explaining the stakes clearly to Wang Meili.”

Lu Chuan’s statement…

The three looked at each other, realizing it was actually feasible.

For many cases, investigations can take not just half a year, but 1 year, 5 years, even 10 or 8 years.

Dragging this case for half a year isn’t a big deal. The key is that the suspects are already within their control. The purpose of delaying for half a year is to allow Wang Meili’s daughter to first complete her college entrance exam, which can be considered a lenient act beyond the law.

Moreover, if Sun Biao’s investigation results are true, then Zhang Chao deserves to die.

Compared to the cases Lu Chuan just handled in the Major Crimes Unit, the impact of these cases isn’t significant.

There isn’t a strict requirement for the practicality of solving the case, and no higher-ups are pressuring them, so Lu Chuan and others have a certain degree of timing flexibility in cracking this case.

Of course, one good reason why the case could be dragged on is during the questioning of Wang Meili’s daughter.

The opposing party didn’t reveal much.

Although Wang Zhaokai only hinted, he managed to get a glimpse of the process, and Wang Meili’s daughter said nothing, only claiming ignorance, which bought Lu Chuan and his team time.

Of course, it also bought her time.

In the interrogation room.

Sun Biao was interrogating Wang Meili.

“These doubts prevent us from concluding the case quickly. Therefore, Wang Meili, I hope you reconsider carefully.”

This time, Sun Biao spoke candidly and discussed the investigation’s current status with Wang Meili.

“There’s only a few months until your daughter takes the college entrance exam, so our opinion is that over this period you think it over carefully. We will also try to arrange for more meetings between you and your daughter.”

Generally, during custody and interrogation, suspects are unlikely to meet their relatives. However, if the police are present, or if it’s beneficial for a suspect to disclose the truth of the case, exceptions can be made, as it doesn’t violate any legal procedures.

Sun Biao’s words brightened Wang Meili’s eyes.

She understood what he meant.

She initially wanted to shoulder the blame for the entire case, but now it seems the police have their doubts and are giving her time.

“Wang Meili, as police officers, there are certain things we can’t say or are not convenient to express. However, our duty as police is to uphold the dignity of law and seek the truth of the case. This will not change.”

Sun Biao added: “Furthermore, during this period, we’ll enlist some excellent lawyers to simulate and evaluate the case. If it really is as we suspect… we’ll explore the possibility of an acquittal.”

“If there’s indeed that possibility, I believe… you should seriously reconsider.”

“After all, in such a scenario… neither of you will serve prison time, right?”

Wang Meili stared at Sun Biao in shock.

Soon, tears welled up in her eyes.

“Ah… uhuhuhu…”

Before long, Wang Meili broke down into uncontrollable sobs.

Seeing this, Sun Biao sighed.

At this point, he understood what the case was likely about, but as Lu Chuan suggested, let’s wait and give it time. Rushing forward now would be very unfavorable for Wang Meili’s daughter.

Importantly, it would delay her college entrance exam, affecting her performance.

After gesturing to the female officer next to him to offer a tissue, Sun Biao waited for Wang Meili to calm down and continued speaking.

“Wang Meili, I hope you can trust us. We won’t let a perpetrator escape justice, nor will we wrong an innocent person. Some matters aren’t as simple as altering the facts for personal desire. Hence, in this situation, one must uncover the truth, and simultaneously you must think carefully about how you will respond to our interrogation. Additionally, we’ll arrange for you and your daughter to meet, and you’ll need to encourage her to stay calm and complete her college entrance exam first.”

Lu Chuan’s office.

“Just now, Wang Meili burst into tears, sigh…”

Sun Biao was reporting the situation.

“She cried? Did she say anything?”

Sun Biao shook his head: “Not really, but I already informed her that sometime later, we’ll arrange a meeting between her and her daughter. Let Wang Meili stabilize her daughter to focus on the entrance exams.”

Lu Chuan nodded.

It’s best that Wang Meili says nothing at this point. After a period, once her daughter finishes the entrance exam, Wang Meili will be calmer; that would be a better time for disclosure.

If she speaks now, it wouldn’t be a good timing.

Lu Chuan and his team have devised many methods regarding this matter.

If their conjecture is correct, then Zhang Chao is indeed a scoundrel who deserves severe punishment; in essence, Wang Meili and her daughter are victims.

Thus, Lu Chuan and the others are willing to provide help within the confines of the law.

“Are the arrangements with the lawyer settled?”

Sun Biao nodded: “It’s settled; Lawyer Li Liang is involved.”

Lu Chuan nodded.

Li Liang is one of the most renowned criminal lawyers in Haizhou City, known for his integrity and altruism.

The police often cooperate with this lawyer.

“So, once Lawyer Li arrives, we’ll explain our speculations and present conclusions to him. If our conjectures prove correct, assess how likely the possibility of acquittal is, and how strong their chances are.”

Lu Chuan contemplated and then continued: “After Lawyer Li understands the situation and forms a basic judgment, I’ll visit the court.”

“Discuss with a few judges there regarding their stance and opinions on such circumstances.”

During the interrogation process, the public security, prosecution, and judiciary should all be involved. The police, as evidence providers, will initiate prosecution, potentially suggesting sentencing recommendations for the suspect.

Of course, these suggestions don’t specify legal terms but offer advice for lenient or harsh penalties.

If there are statutory circumstances for reduced sentences, the police might issue recommendations for leniency or severity in sentencing during investigation.

Ultimately, whether the judges adopt police recommendations depends on the trial situation, though typically they do consider them.