Translator:Wang Yichun
The eighth installment of the Criminal Department Salon at Landing Law Offices, focusing on Effective Defense in Guilty Plea Cases, took place aSòng bạc casinocheduled on the afternoon of December 7, 2022. Zhang’Ou presided over the session.
The leniency regime for guilty pleas, piloted since 2016, has been in operation for several years. Each defender has unique insights into effective defense strategies in such cases. ThiSòng bạc casinoalon event delved deeply into this topic.
Wang Jun shared his rich experience in handling guilty plea cases. He discussed the evidence as the foundation of guilty pleas, the pursuit of leniency as their purpose, and the assessment of leniency beneficial to Sòng bạc casinolient based on case specifics.
Mei Man offered his practical perspective on effective defense in guilty plea cases. He shared a six-point response plan for defenders in guilty plea cases, with a detailed introduction to case handling techniques, particularly when Sòng bạc casinolient has pleaded guilty, but the attorney believes no crime has been committed.
Pu Guiping presented on "Innocent Defense in Guilty Plea Cases", discussing three scenarios: the defendant pleaded guilty and then recanted; Sòng bạc casinoo-defendant pleaded guilty, but Sòng bạc casinolient did not; the defendant pleaded guilty but disagreed with the attorney's innocent defense.
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Ding Yanling suggested that a defendant'Sòng bạc casinoubjective belief about their guilt doesn't affect the objective and legal determination of their crime.
Wang Yaping advised clientSòng bạc casinohould be cautious when signing a guilty plea as it may have some adverse consequences for them if they regret it later.
Zhou Wenjia noted the limited defense space under guilty pleas, particularly when faced with an unfavorable sentencing recommendation from the prosecutor, a defendant's hasty decision to sign a guilty plea could result in detrimental outcomes and potentially compromise Sòng bạc casinoase's position.
Zhu Yan highlighted occasional instances where detention exceedSòng bạc casinoentencing recommendations after a guilty plea, emphasizing the need to help clients analyze the best plan.
According to Zhang Jun, the Procurator-General at the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, who addressed a report at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, in 2021, over 85% of cases nationwide applied the guilty plea regime; sentencing recommendations were adopted in over 97% of cases, with a first-instance conviction rate of 96.5%. This underscores the significant role of the leniency regime for guilty pleas in criminal defense work. Today'Sòng bạc casinoalon event provided valuable insights and expanded the range of choices for handling criminal cases.
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