You Have Been Defended [EN]: Chapter 133

You Guys Are Defended

“If you kicked him, then you didn’t just *not* hit Go Yoon-sung at all.”

He sighed deeply and finally nodded reluctantly.

His wife looked bewildered, as if hearing this for the first time.

“Oh Sang-hyun, we’re here to help you. Lying will only hurt you in the long run,” Kang Min-jae scolded. Oh Sang-hyun nodded, looking troubled.

“I’m sorry… But compared to what I suffered, it’s barely right to say Go Yoon-sung hit me. I didn’t want to be seen as the aggressor just for hitting him a little.”

It’s always easier to play the victim.

The union leader, when initially told about the situation, must have been even more furious hearing that Go Yoon-sung had unilaterally attacked him.

That narrative held until the news broke that Go Yoon-sung had sued him.

Now, only Oh Sang-hyun is a suspect.

Oh Sang-hyun *did* hit Go Yoon-sung, but I doubt it was that serious.

Even with his exercise background and physique, how much damage could he really inflict on Go Yoon-sung surrounded by six bodyguards?

It likely falls under self-defense or at least extenuating circumstances.

“I understand how you feel. But you have to be completely honest with your lawyer. If we argue in court that Oh Sang-hyun couldn’t lay a finger on Go Yoon-sung, and then Go Yoon-sung’s side produces solid evidence that he *did*, what will happen?”

“……”

“If you tell us everything honestly now, we can prepare arguments for why Oh Sang-hyun had no choice but to hit Go Yoon-sung. Then, even if that evidence surfaces in court, we can mitigate the damage. Anyway, the harm Oh Sang-hyun suffered is far greater, isn’t it?”

Oh Sang-hyun nodded weakly.

“Okay, I trust you won’t lie anymore. Let’s pick up where we left off. After kicking Go Yoon-sung, what did you do?”

“……Since my arms were held, I struggled and lifted my leg to kick Go Yoon-sung in the face. I was aiming for his chest, but he lowered his head at that moment, so it just happened that way.”

Hearing that he kicked him in the face, I understood why he’d hidden it.

If Go Yoon-sung’s nose was broken because of that, it could be considered excessive force.

Kicking or pushing someone in the chest is generally seen as a defensive action, but breaking a nose could be viewed as an excessive and aggressive act of self-defense.

However, there’s a Supreme Court precedent where self-defense was recognized when a victim of a group assault used a nail clipper file, causing about a week’s worth of injuries.

Of course, that precedent involved a specific situation at night.

Even if his nose was broken, if he argues that he didn’t intend to hit his nose and his vision was impaired, self-defense might still be a valid argument.

That’s only if everything can be proven.

“Go Yoon-sung fell backward. The alley was narrow, so his head hit the wall, and he started bleeding from his nose.”

“Did he hit his head hard?”

“No. Go Yoon-sung was in pain, but it probably wasn’t severe.”

In unlucky cases, hitting the back of the head can cause concussion symptoms.

He says it wasn’t a severe hit, but that’s just Oh Sang-hyun’s perspective.

First, we need to see the medical report submitted by Go Yoon-sung’s side. Even if it wasn’t a concussion, we have to consider the possibility that they fabricated the report.

“……But at that time, I already had a nosebleed and couldn’t even see properly. The only way to escape that assault was to resist with whatever part of my body was free. So, I decided to kick Go Yoon-sung, and I really… didn’t mean to hit his face at all.”

“I understand. So, what happened next?”

“The bodyguards who were beating me all ran to Go Yoon-sung. Their grip on me loosened a bit. So, ha, I shouldn’t have done that… I rushed at Go Yoon-sung and grabbed his collar.”

“And then?”

“I wasn’t thinking straight. I’d already been hit so much that I couldn’t control my body. I could feel blood running down my face. But I couldn’t control my anger. I couldn’t just keep getting beaten without hitting that piece of trash even once. So, I tried to hit him.”

I’ve met many timid clients, but Oh Sang-hyun was a new breed.

Facing Koh Sang-joon’s youngest son and being assaulted by multiple people, he could have easily been intimidated and frozen.

“I hit him once or twice. But it probably didn’t even hurt. I couldn’t even control my body properly. Anyway, while hitting him, I shouted that I wouldn’t stay silent. I said I would report it to the union and take legal action.”

“How did the bodyguards and Go Yoon-sung react?”

“The bodyguards grabbed me again, cornered me, and kicked me. And Go Yoon-sung… he was just a madman. He laughed like crazy and said, ‘Are you angry? Then try hitting me.'”

Oh Sang-hyun clenched his fist, remembering the moment.

His wife covered his trembling hand.

“Then he pushed the bodyguards away and kicked me. But I’d already been kicked so much that I couldn’t even get up. Go Yoon-sung told the bodyguards to pick me up and hold me properly, then kicked me in the stomach and hit me in the jaw. Then I fainted.”

[Truth]

I nodded slowly.

“So, the statement that Go Yoon-sung hit himself with the bodyguard’s hand is a lie?”

“……Yes. But isn’t it strange? Go Yoon-sung is in the hospital, claiming an 8-week injury. Does it make sense that I kicked him in the face and hit him in the jaw once or twice, and he gets 8 weeks? I got 7 weeks! It doesn’t make sense unless he hurt himself.”

He had a point.

Unless Go Yoon-sung has an underlying condition or a blood clotting disorder, an 8-week injury is unlikely.

Even if he really hit the wall after being kicked by Oh Sang-hyun and suffered a concussion, it’s still questionable.

It seems certain that Go Yoon-sung exaggerated the extent of his injuries.

Wooshin Hospital, where Go Yoon-sung is admitted, is known for easily manipulating medical certificates.

But this is just speculation; we need to examine the case records first.

Close scrutiny of the records might reveal clues to the manipulation.

Usually, in situations with conflicting claims like this, it becomes a case of mutual assault, but even after hearing Oh Sang-hyun’s account, the prosecution seemed to prejudge him as a liar.

This bias needs to be addressed.

The CCTV footage showing Go Yoon-sung being carried out covered in blood is impactful, but not definitive proof.

“Lawyer.”

“Yes.”

“Will you take the case?”

Oh Sang-hyun asked cautiously.

Kang Min-jae, who had been silent, also looked at me.

My criteria for taking a case are always clear.

The most important is that the client must be innocent.

I have no intention of defending someone who is guilty.

And if the opposing party is connected to Wooshin, I’m even more inclined to take the case.

Oh Sang-hyun meets both criteria.

“Yes. I will take it.”

“Thank you, lawyer. Thank you so much. But what about the retainer fee…”

“Don’t worry too much about the retainer fee. The secretary will contact you with the details. You can discuss it with her and fill out the engagement letter together.”

* * *

The retainer fee was set appropriately, considering he’d already hired a lawyer and didn’t have much money.

Oh Sang-hyun was also happy when I said I’d receive a percentage of the damages as a success fee after the civil action.

He’d already paid 3 million won [approximately $2,500 USD] as a down payment to the previous lawyer, but he said it would be worth it if we could fix things now.

The next day, after signing the engagement letter, Secretary Oh immediately applied for access to the case records.

With limited time, we need to prepare the necessary documents quickly.

There’s a lot to do.

First, we need to examine the CCTV footage in detail and see if we can turn the case into a mutual assault.

We also need to find any potential witnesses.

Go Yoon-sung has already coordinated with six bodyguards, preparing them to testify in his favor.

They aren’t impartial bystanders but people who work for Go Yoon-sung, so their testimony might not carry much weight.

But witnesses are better than none.

The more evidence, the better.

“Let’s go to the scene first,” I said, checking my watch.

It’s still daytime, so the construction site will be active.

The assault took place in an alley out of sight of the construction workers, but the events leading up to it happened in front of everyone.

We might be able to find something useful.

“I’ll go with you,” Kang Min-jae said, putting on his coat.

“Secretary, we’re going to the scene of the incident.”

When I spoke to Secretary Oh, who was by the fax machine, he showed me the documents that had just arrived.

“Lawyer.”

“It’s the indictment.”

“Yes. But there’s a bit of a problem.”

Secretary Oh’s expression hardened.

As I read the indictment, I saw the name of the prosecutor in charge on the right.

“This is a case handled by Prosecutor Yang Han-seok of Criminal Division 3.”

You Have Been Defended [EN]

You Have Been Defended [EN]

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[English Translation] Prosecutor Cha Juhan's relentless pursuit of the corrupt Wooshin Group ended in betrayal and death at the hands of those he trusted most. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Granted a second chance, reborn as a Wooshin sniper, Cha Juhan vows to bring the entire Wooshin family to justice, no matter how many lifetimes it takes. Trading his prosecutor's badge for a lawyer's gavel, he embarks on a path of vengeance, armed with extraordinary abilities beyond human comprehension. They told him to know his place in the next life? He'll show them exactly where they belong – behind bars. Prepare for a thrilling saga of revenge, justice, and supernatural power as Cha Juhan targets Wooshin once more, turning the courtroom into his battleground.

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