Chapter 839 Ten Years

"I need to confirm again that you have not concealed anything from me, right?"

After receiving John Smith's affirmative answer, Roy Black said to him:

"If what you said is true, then I can tell you a good news, that is, this case is not too difficult compared to many cases I have taken before. Even with the evidence currently in the hands of the prosecution, I can try to prevent the case from even reaching the stage of prosecution..."

Facts have proved that Roy Black is indeed worthy of being the most expensive lawyer in the United States. After obtaining detailed information from John Smith, he first hired a private detective and used his connections to investigate and obtain the past of the "tainted witness" Bartlan Rosario and even Attorney General Harrington Porter.

In the end, he also obtained the favorable information he hoped for.

In addition to Bartlan Rosario's record of providing false testimony to the police, which can greatly reduce the credibility of Bartlan's testimony against John Smith this time, the past of Maryland Attorney General Harrington Porter is not spotless.

He was once accused of "threatening an accomplice to obtain a plea deal" five years ago. Although the final investigation of this accusation did not have enough evidence to support it, it at least made the "objectivity" of his investigation questionable.

In addition, Roy Black also got the "handle" of Duncan Smith and Robert Smith, who frequently made unfavorable remarks against John Smith in this case - the two were suspected of obtaining improper benefits for themselves through the Sinclair Group.

Before, when Duncan Smith and Robert Smith held management positions in the Sinclair Group, they were suspected of accepting benefits from related companies privately, and then beautifying and promoting them on the Sinclair Group's radio and television programs.

David Smith, who had passed away at the time, served as the chairman of the Sinclair Group, but did not investigate the relevant reports and let the two go.

Therefore, they have reason to believe that Duncan and Robert's words and deeds now are because they had to leave the management of the Sinclair Group after John Smith took over David's position as chairman, and thus held a grudge.

In addition, in the case of "David's death", there is no other evidence to link the case to John Smith or anyone else, except for the testimony of Bartlan Rosario, which shows that the cause of death of the caregiver who caused David Smith's death was not an accident, but someone hired a killer, and that the cause of David's death was also strange.

So Roy Black used this information to put pressure on the prosecutors, and they had to withdraw the charges against John Smith and not disclose any information that might affect John Smith's personal reputation.

Duncan and Robert also chose to shut up under the threat of accusing them of damaging John Smith's reputation and that the Sinclair Group might re-investigate all their violations when they were in office.

In this way, Roy Black took over John Smith's commission for less than a month, and he got John Smith out of this storm, which made him feel relieved.

As for whether Maryland Attorney General Harrington Porter will continue to investigate this case-I believe that as time goes by, after Bartlan Rosario's identification is not trusted, it will not be so easy for him to find other evidence.

Of course, the prosecutors may have other considerations for withdrawing the charges and suspending the investigation this time.

That is, according to the "principle of double jeopardy" of the Anglo-American legal system (called "non bis in idem" in continental legal countries), a person cannot be tried or punished twice or more for the same act or the same crime.

Therefore, if John Smith is chosen to be prosecuted this time, if the evidence is not sufficient to support the high probability that the other party is convicted, then even if more evidence is found later, it will be difficult to initiate charges in this case again.

Now Roy Black has found the "weakness" of the prosecutors. If John Smith continues to be accused, there is a high probability that the other party will be found not guilty, and it will be impossible to accuse him again in this case.

It is also for this reason that many British and American prosecutors, in order to improve the conviction rate of their own cases, will not easily accuse the suspect when the evidence obtained is not enough to obtain the support of the jury, or continue the investigation and drag it into a cold case, or reach a plea deal with the other party under more relaxed conditions.

Now Roy Black has the upper hand and cannot suggest John Smith to reach a plea deal. Without sufficient evidence, the prosecutor can only choose to drop the charges and suspend the investigation.

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After leaving America, Barron did not return to Lanai immediately, but returned to London first.

On February 6, 60 years ago, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, then 25 years old, inherited the British throne.

Yes, the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne will soon come, and the Queen will become the second monarch in British history to reign for more than 60 years (the first was Queen Victoria, who reigned for 64 years) - of course, Barron knows that if nothing unexpected happens, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

Although the parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne in London will still be held in early June, as an important duke of England, Barron also needs to return to London on the anniversary day to participate in the relevant activities of Buckingham Palace.

In fact, in many Commonwealth countries around the world, the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne will start on February 6.

It must be said that Barron felt the passing of time at this time. When he first came into this world and became the heir of the Devonshire family, he just caught up with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.

This also means that he has been in this world for a full ten years. He has also changed from the "unreliable young man" to the Duke of England and the world, and has many children...

"I heard that you went to Hawaii for vacation, Barron. It's a good place, especially compared to the cold winter in London..."

"Yes, Your Highness, if you have time, I sincerely invite you and the princess to live in Lanai for a while. I have a private territory there, and I believe you will have a good time."

At the first aristocratic gathering after returning to London, Barron met the Prince of Wales.

Seeing his gray hair, Barron couldn't help but sigh for him. I believe he didn't expect that Her Majesty the Queen would celebrate the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne...