[Lead Counsel: Wang Tengfeng, Zhang Qingping] In November 2011, the defendant Liang xx was accused of robbery by the Longgang District People's Court, which initiated a public prosecution. Attorneys Wang Tengfeng and Zhang Qingping from Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm were retained to serve as defense counsel for Liang xx and appeared in court to argue his case.

After accepting the case, the defense counsel conducted extensive groundwork, including meeting with the defendant and reviewing case files, to thoroughly grasp the primary evidence. Through analysis, they keenly identified errors in the prosecution's charges, concluding that Liang xx should not be convicted of robbery but only of indecency and insult against women.

During the court investigation, the defense counsel forcefully highlighted issues in the witness testimony, victim statements, and defendant's confessions within the case files, emphasizing the court's mischaracterization of the crime. However, the first-instance court stubbornly convicted Liang xx of robbery and imposed a heavy sentence! Upon receiving the first-instance verdict, the defense counsel sharply pointed out the court's error and explicitly stated their intention to appeal on behalf of the client, even if it meant doing so pro bono.

During the second-instance appeal process, the defense counsel repeatedly visited the detention center to meet with the client, further verifying the case's facts, and meticulously reviewed the case files to study the circumstances. Through their relentless efforts, the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court issued a final judgment on September 17, 2012, reducing the sentence by three years! Overwhelmed with gratitude for this significant success, the client presented the defense counsel with a banner as a token of thanks.

Director Wang Tengfeng and other defense lawyers from our firm, through professional and efficient litigation work, courtroom skills grounded in reason, and an unyielding spirit, not only achieved favorable outcomes for individual cases but also fully demonstrated the immense value of criminal defense lawyers in safeguarding the rights of defendants!