Song Yun, upon realizing the severity of the situation, nearly broke into tears. At that moment, all he thought was that this could reduce the penalty and lighten the fine; he hadn't considered the broader implications at all.
"This is the disadvantage of not hiring a lawyer immediately," Qin Mu let out a soft sigh and shook his head. Once you find yourself in criminal trouble, it's imperative to find a lawyer at the first opportunity. A reliable lawyer will tell you what you can and cannot do. And that's just before going to trial. If things are mishandled after going to court, it could very likely result in a harsher sentence. Lin Zhen, Gao Feng, and others I previously sent to prison are bloody lessons.
"Now, I'll ask you one last question." Qin Mu looked at Song Yun intently and asked, "Do you... want to be exonerated, or do you want your freedom?"
Song Yun was stunned. "What do you mean?"
