The Mad Prosecutor Picked Up AI - Chapter 75
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Episode 75: How to properly educate a guy who uses his father’s connections at every opportunity
Detective So Hae-jin said with a slightly embarrassed expression.
“Senior Miyeon was accused of assault. If she is found guilty, she will be severely punished. That’s why I came to submit a petition.”
“No, how could you possibly get accused of assault?”
Detective So Hae-jin’s face darkened at Wi Jun-woo’s question.
“It’s because of me.”
“Because of you, detective?”
“Our senior Miyeon really loves her juniors. She also has a bit of a short temper.”
“A little bit?”
“… … A bit much. Our senior Miyeon has a bit of a dog-like side.”
Detective So Hae-jin looked at me with an innocent face, not knowing what he had done wrong, even though he was praising me with insults.
“Dog… …same side?”
“Once he bites, he won’t let go. Have you seen him running to catch the criminal? He’s just like a Doberman.”
“ah.”
“I told you that I passed out when I fell out of the car. I think Miyeon-sunbae realized I was wrong and went blind.”
That makes sense. If he had been hanging on to the car like that and gotten sucked under the car, he would have been seriously injured, and possibly even killed.
Even if that weren’t the case, it’s truly a godsend that he only suffered that much injury after falling from a moving car.
“Senior Miyeon’s head suddenly snapped and she just punched the driver in the face.”
“Oh. A fist to the face.”
“I heard you crushed his nose.”
“hmm.”
“I will not be able to blow the water.”
“I think so. When I looked at Detective Yim Yeon, she seemed a bit angry, basically.”
Detective So Hae-jin let out a deep sigh.
“If you are found guilty, you may be punished because of me, and then how will I face punishment?”
“Has the police already handed the case over to the prosecution?”
“That guy’s lawyer is also amazing. Last time I saw him, he was really close with the prosecutor in charge.”
“Really? How do you know each other?”
“Well, I said my father is a member of the National Assembly, Yong-gi Ma.”
“ah.”
If it’s Ma Yong-gi, he’s a two-term member of the National Assembly, and he was also a spokesperson for the ruling party. With that level of connections, the case will be dealt with quickly. It’ll also be difficult for Lieutenant Lee Mi-yeon to get away with it.
Since he’s close with the prosecutor in charge, maybe there was some money involved. That’s probably why detective So Hae-jin is writing the petition. To help even a little.
‘Who is the prosecutor in charge?’
[Hmm. It’s Kim Kyung-soo.]
‘Is the loach back to work already?’
[A month goes by so quickly.]
Aliotta, who accessed the prosecution’s internal network, reported this.
Why did it have to be a loach?
“What is the name of Congressman Ma Yong-gi’s son?”
“This is Ma Jun-seok.”
“Has that son’s case been passed on to the prosecution as well? You said earlier that he was suspected of drunk driving.”
If you’re just hanging on to a police officer’s car, you can be charged with drunk driving, refusing a breathalyzer test, and even obstructing special official duties. It’s going to be hard to get away with this.
“Yes. The lawyer on Ma Jun-seok’s side kept contacting me to ask for a settlement. I’m the victim.”
“aha.”
Even if it is drunk driving, if you reach an amicable agreement with the victim and the victim requests leniency, that can be a mitigating factor. This means that it can have an advantageous effect on sentencing.
[The Ma Jun-seok case is also being investigated by prosecutor Kim Kyung-soo.]
‘Kim Kyung-soo. Did the loach get involved?’
“They said they would cover all of the medical expenses and give a large consolation money on top of that.”
“You didn’t say no?”
“yes.”
“Why? Because you feel burdened by receiving something like that?”
“No. They said that if I agreed, they would drop the assault charges against senior Miyeon.”
“… … ?”
What kind of nonsense is this? Wouldn’t it be better if they just dropped the assault charges?
Assault is a crime that cannot be punished without the victim’s consent. In other words, it cannot be punished by law if the victim does not want to be punished.
If Ma Jun-seok, who was hit in the face, withdraws the complaint, Lieutenant Lee Mi-yeon will not be punished and will not be disciplined within the police.
But, you’re saying you won’t settle because you’re afraid the lawsuit will be dropped?
“Are you by any chance enemies with Detective Lee Mi-yeon? Do you always badmouth each other?”
“No.”
“But why?”
“Senior Miyeon threatened not to agree.”
“Why? It would be better for you if the assault charge was dropped.”
When I asked because I didn’t understand, Detective So Hae-jin let out a deep sigh.
“Who wouldn’t? But Miyeon-sunbae said it absolutely wouldn’t happen. If we agree to that, Ma Jun-seok will most likely be released on probation. Even if it means being punished, she’ll definitely send that bastard Ma Jun-seok to hell.”
“Oh, you real man.”
I applauded in pure admiration.
“That guy is not afraid of punishment to send a sinner to hell! How manly.”
“… … Senior Miyeon is a woman.”
“Oh, it was a woman.”
Detective So Hae-jin asked with a look of genuine curiosity.
“Your name is ‘Miyeon’ too. Even though our senior has short hair and is a bit tough, she’s still quite pretty. ‘Oh, you were a woman’? How can you say that… .”
“That’s not important right now. Anyway, I’m sure you’re trying to reach an agreement?”
“yes.”
“I’ll look into the Ma Jun-seok case as well. And the case of Inspector Lee Mi-yeon.”
“I would appreciate it if you could do that.”
Detective So Hae-jin, who had been gloomy since we met, brightened up slightly when I told him I would look into the case.
“But don’t expect any special treatment.”
“I don’t want any special treatment. I just want to say that because that kid’s dad is a member of the National Assembly. I’m afraid that he might be even more harsh towards Miyeon because of that.”
I patted Detective So Hae-jin on the sturdy shoulder.
“To be fair. Let’s look at it through Aliotta’s eyes.”
“yes?”
“Well, there is something like that.”
* * *
“Have you found out about the incident?”
I opened the door and looked at Wi Jun-woo coming in and asked.
“Yes. Here it is.”
I accepted the case file that Wi Jun-woo handed me and started looking through it.
“Ma Jun-seok. A 23-year-old college student. Let’s see, he drank alcohol and drove drunk. He crashed into a utility pole and caused a property accident. He refused a breathalyzer test and left with a police officer hanging from his car. After driving about 100 meters, he crashed into a parked water delivery truck. The police officer hanging from his car was in hospital for 4 weeks. His blood test results showed a blood alcohol content of 0.21%, enough to revoke his license.”
‘How much would it cost? If you look at the case law.’
[It’s a suspended sentence.]
“Probation? He drank a lot, and detective So Hae-jin was injured like that? He even ran away with a person hanging from his car?”
When I started causing a fuss on my own, Wi Jun-woo shook his head.
“Why are you getting so upset by yourself again?”
“No, even if you drive drunk, you’ll get a suspended sentence.”
“Who is it?”
“… … It’s a precedent. That’s the precedent.”
“Ah. But I saw it when I was getting the file earlier. That kid, no, that guy has a criminal record, right? Drunk driving.”
“okay?”
I looked through the files again.
“Really? DUI at age 20. Hit an elementary school student crossing the street in Noncheok-dong, and had his license suspended due to a blood alcohol level of 0.06%. He reached an agreement with the victim, and was fined 3 million won for being his first offense. Crazy, someone got hurt and he got fined.”
They probably settled the case by giving the victim generous compensation. And since he was only twenty years old, they probably gave him a light sentence.
Just because the sentence was light, it didn’t mean the judge handed down an absurd sentence. This was also included in the sentencing guidelines.
When a judge passes sentence, there is something called a sentencing guideline. It is the standard for what level of punishment can be given for a given level of crime.
There needs to be a standard to prevent the sentences from going from one judge to the next. Depending on who is caught, someone shouldn’t get one year and someone else 10 years for the same crime.
The sentencing guidelines set in this way can include mitigating factors that can reduce the sentence or increasing the sentence. An agreement with the victim is a mitigating factor.
‘Wouldn’t it be different this time?’
[Because you have a criminal record?]
‘yes.’
The most common reason for aggravation is ‘similar criminal record’. If you have already been punished for the same type of crime and then commit a crime again? Then, you will inevitably be subject to an aggravated punishment.
Even if they are not the same type of criminal, repeat offenders who commit a crime again shortly after being released from prison are also considered repeat offenders.
‘This guy already has a history of drunk driving, so his sentence will be increased, right? No, even if it’s not increased, at least his sentence won’t be reduced, right? Right?’
But Aliotta gave me an answer that defied my expectations.
[However, there are too many reasons for mitigation. If you look at the case law, there are many cases where sentences are reduced because the person is still in their twenties, because they are young, because they are a college student, or because they are new to society. Also, even if there is a criminal record, if it is not a prison sentence, there are many cases where the sentence is reduced by saying, “There is no criminal record exceeding a fine.”]
‘really?’
[In addition, petitions from those around him also play a big role. Isn’t Ma Jun-seok the son of a member of the National Assembly? That means he can receive petitions from people who are considered to be influential.]
‘Does the petition play that big of a role?’
[Some people even submit their high school transcripts. They do this to show that ‘this kid is always such a good kid.’]
“Oh my, damn it.”
“why?”
I told Wei Jun-woo exactly what Aliota had said.
“He has no criminal record exceeding the fine, he is young, and his father is a member of the National Assembly, so he has a lot of connections. At this level, there are too many mitigating factors.”
“hmm.”
“Of course, a precedent is just a precedent. You could still get a prison sentence, but I’m a little worried. What about the case of Inspector Lee Mi-yeon?”
If it is difficult to convict Ma Jun-seok of drunk driving, can we at least avoid disciplinary action against Lieutenant Lee Mi-yeon?
“That went to the 4th trial division. I heard briefly that there were many witnesses and that their lawyers had prepared thoroughly. I guess this is something that can’t be avoided.”
“hmm.”
I quietly tapped the desk with my fingers.
Ma Jun-seok, who injured someone while driving drunk, was only fined thanks to his father’s influence. This time, he refused to take a breathalyzer test and injured detective So Hae-jin.
Still, he’ll probably get a suspended sentence. Lieutenant Yeon-i Lee already got disciplined for swearing at that guy.
What can Justice Prosecutor Do Hyeon-gwang do to teach Ma Jun-seok, who often uses his father’s connections, a proper education?
[Why do you keep making weird jokes? Who is the prosecutor of justice? Without me, you’d just be a real fool.]
After gathering my thoughts, I stirred the aliotha and spoke to Wi Jun-woo.
“Manager. Shall we go eat eel for dinner?”
“Eel? Sounds good!”
“I will live.”
“oh.”
“Please call detective So Hae-jin as well.”
“yes!”
Anyway, since I won first prize in the lottery, my bank account is overflowing with money. I don’t really have anywhere to spend it, so why bother buying food and making a fuss about it?
* * *
On the grill, eel was being grilled deliciously. Without hesitation, we ordered both seasoned and salt-grilled eel, and held our chopsticks as we waited for the eel to cook.
“Sir, you’re late?”
“He’ll be here soon. He said he just passed the intersection.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened with a bang and Detective Im Yeon appeared.
“Hey, you suddenly want to eat eel in a place like this… … .”
Lieutenant Lee Mi-yeon, who thought there was only Detective So Hae-jin, noticed me and Wi Jun-woo in the room and her eyes suddenly turned wary.
“What? Why are you here?”
“I’m here as a waterman. I’m shooting this.”
“Water? We don’t usually get it. We’re afraid it might be a bribe.”
Even as she said that, Detective Im Ji-yeon quickly sat down across from me, next to Detective So Hae-jin.
“What bribe do I have to give you, Inspector?”
“Senior, just eat it. If the inspector is treated well, he should be treated well. Who are you to treat? They’re giving it to me, so just eat it. Everyone, eat it. I think it’s ripe now.”
Even as Detective So Hae-jin charged forward with chopsticks in hand, Lieutenant Im Ji-yeon just stared blankly at me.
I pushed the plate in front of Lieutenant Im Yeon-i to eat. Im Yeon-i, who was taking out her own spoon and chopsticks from the cutlery holder, asked me.
“But, doesn’t this fall under the Kim Young-ran Act?”
I chuckled.
“Don’t worry. Why are you being so picky about buying one meal? Besides, it only applies if it’s over 3 million won a year, or 1 million won at a time.”
“What makes you so confident that it won’t cost more than 1 million won to buy one meal?”
“Hey. This isn’t even Korean beef, how can it cost 1 million won… … .”
At the sound of raindrops coming from the side, I turned my head away from my words. The three of us stared blankly at Detective So Hae-jin, who was madly inhaling the eel.
“… … .”