Chapter 25: Encountering Something Dirty
"I've seen the appraisal report, it is indeed a Level 9 disability."
Ye Yan's heart sank. "What's the worst outcome?"
"If the court establishes the crime of intentional injury, there could be a sentence of not more than three years of fixed-term imprisonment. Xiao Zhun and the others are minors, the court should leniency or reduce their punishment."
Regardless of whether the court would be lenient, it was certain that Ye Zhun would not be able to continue high school and go to college; his academic career would be destroyed, and even his future became an unknown.
"Ah Yan, this is the worst-case scenario, but we haven't reached that point yet," Meng Tian comforted. "If the other party accepts compensation and doesn't press charges, Xiao Zhun won't be affected. Or, we find sufficient evidence to prove that Xiao Zhun and the others were the side acting out of righteous bravery. Looking at the current situation, since the other party is wealthy and powerful, it's very likely they won't accept a settlement, so we need to find a reliable lawyer right away."
"Okay, we'll find a lawyer," Ye Yan forced herself to remain calm, "The best lawyer."
"I know a senior lawyer named Mr. Lin who specializes in these kinds of criminal cases; I've already arranged a meeting time with him, I'll send you the address in a bit."
"Tiantian, thank you," Ye Yan stepped forward and hugged her friend, grateful. "I'm lucky to have you."
"Alright, stop with the cheesiness, Xiao Zhun is like my brother too."
Ye Yan knew that Meng Tian's access to the appraisal report must have violated precinct principles, and the senior lawyer she mentioned must also not be an easy man to hire.
She kept all of this in mind, silently noting that there's a long road ahead.