Interview with a Figure | From the Prosecution Bench to the Defense Table: Guarding the Initial Intention of the Rule of Law through Legal Interpretation and Reasoning - Criminal Defense Lawyer Wang Guan
Introductory paragraph
In a legal life, wisdom is as vast as the sea, the original aspiration is as clear as a chime, and virtue and kindness go hand in hand.
Every lawyer at Dehehantong, with a sincere heart to serve the people, adheres to the philosophy of "diligence, craftsmanship, and excellence", and moves forward firmly on the path of the rule of law, shining brightly in the fields they love.
Dehehantong's "Character Interviews" invite you to explore the diverse lives of Dehe people together.
Lawyer Wang Guan, a Doctor of Criminal Law, is a senior partner of Dehehantong Shanghai Office and the vice president of Dehe Criminal Case Research Institute. He is proficient in researching new types of difficult and complex cases and specializes in handling cases related to financial crimes, official crimes, smuggling crimes, securities crimes, and intellectual property crimes. We have handled numerous cases involving extremely large amounts of duty-related crimes, super-large-scale illegal fundraising, smuggling of health beverages, new types of online copyright infringement crimes, manipulation of the securities market, and production and sale of substandard products. Some of these cases have been acquitted and withdrawn, earning wide acclaim in the industry.
At Dehehantong.
There is such a lawyer.
He is simple and persistent.
With the highest academic ideals in mind.
There is also an unremitting pursuit of the rule of law.
Ten years as a prosecutor.
It is a testament to his original aspiration in his practice.
Change lawyer status.
It is his passion for the next journey.
From the public prosecutor's bench to the defense stand.
From a dual perspective,
Hold fast to that heavy sense of responsibility for the rule of law.
He is a senior partner of the Shanghai office of Dehehantong.
Vice President of Dehe Criminal Case Research Institute.
He is also a criminal defense lawyer and a Doctor of criminal law, Wang Guan.
Today, let's follow together.
Step into the legal life of Lawyer Wang Guan.
01 From prosecutor to criminal defense lawyer, a leap of courage
Ten years have passed, measuring the scale of the rule of law. Lawyer Wang Guan's career as a prosecutor is like a thick book, filled with rigorous legal provisions, piles of case files and countless late nights spent at his desk. Every page carries responsibility and commitment.
I want to change my perspective and try a new possibility. When it comes to transformation, Lawyer Wang Guan's response was concise yet profound, revealing the accumulation and insights of his fifteen-year legal career. From a novice just starting out to dealing with the "tough nuts to crack", from the system's "light on" to the "off" moment of case closure, "every time a case is completed, I can breathe a sigh of relief." Through the tempering of judicial practice, he has gradually deepened his expertise, accumulated experience, and always adhered to one principle - to have a clear conscience.
We have been taught since childhood to persevere in doing things, but seldom told that sometimes giving up requires even more courage. In pursuit of broader career development, Lawyer Wang Guan chose to leave his stable position as a prosecutor and devote himself to the more challenging field of criminal defense. This is undoubtedly a courageous leap. "Ten years of experience as a prosecutor has honed my ability to gain insights into judicial practice. The dual perspective enables me to better understand the demands of clients and grasp the key points of cases more quickly." " He said so.
Life has no standard answers. Every choice is for a better start. From a prosecutor to a criminal defense lawyer, his identity has changed, but what remains unchanged is the deep-rooted sense of the rule of law in his heart. He verifies the depth of time with his original aspiration and explores the infinite possibilities of life with his perseverance.
02 The "Academic School" on the Path of Criminal Defense Based on Academia
In 2017, Lawyer Wang Guan embarked on the path of further study for a doctoral degree in criminal law. Why return to academia after working for many years? He frankly admitted, "Devoting oneself to research can constantly refine logical thinking and accumulate profound academic foundation." When handling cases, make the most of this advantage." The academic path is a self-cultivation for him. Through deep thought and exploration, and walking alone, he reaches the shore of the rule of law through the collision of wisdom and the expansion of his perspective.
In the field of criminal law, there are numerous schools of thought. Lawyer Wang Guan considers himself an "academic school". "The 'academic school' emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, and pays attention to legal logic and systematicness." " He explained. When handling cases, he prefers to make judgments strictly in accordance with legal logic rather than merely relying on feelings and experience.
Whether dressed in a prosecutor's uniform or a lawyer's robe, Lawyer Wang Guan has always insisted on integrating academic theories into his case-handling thinking. When it comes to the core differences between prosecutors and lawyers, he believes: "Prosecutors focus on building a 'chain of guilty evidence', while lawyers need to 'reverse examine evidence loopholes'." With rich experience in procuratorial work, he is adept at predicting the logic of the prosecution. With a pragmatic defense style, he quickly clarifies the core facts and the application of law, avoiding ineffective confrontations with judicial authorities.
"Chasing the wind and the moon, don't linger; beyond the plain lies the spring mountain." " If delving deeply into academic research is an outward exploration, then the strict demands on oneself are the evidence of Lawyer Wang Guan's inward exploration. On his exclusive track, with academic research as the foundation, he shines with the rational light of the rule of law on the path of criminal defense.
03 Explain the law and reason with it, endowing the law with warmth
"Provide emotional value to the parties involved and their families by means of explaining the law and reasoning." " Lawyer Wang Guan's words reveal his high sense of responsibility and strong empathy. In his work, he skillfully employs the "conservative expectation management" strategy, informing the parties in advance of the possible direction of the case, seizing the main contradiction, and through professional legal analysis, enabling the parties to clearly understand the possibility and inevitability of the case, thereby alleviating their fear of the "unknown".
When it comes to memorable cases, Lawyer Wang Guan shared the widely watched "Jess Beverage Smuggling Case". When Lawyer Wang Guan took over, the client had already been criminally detained and was later approved for arrest. With profound theoretical knowledge and insight into judicial practice, he precisely selected the calculation error of tax evasion as the entry point for the defense of innocence, and comprehensively and meticulously sorted out the "top ten" unsolved doubts of this case. After unremitting efforts, the case was eventually acquitted and withdrawn. This is already the "best outcome" that the parties involved can strive for. It is extremely rare in practice for a case to be acquitted and withdrawn after being approved for arrest. It is no easy feat to achieve such a "perfect outcome" in case handling. Lawyer Wang Guan sighed, "In criminal cases, one can always see the various aspects of life."
Lawyer Wang Guan frankly admitted that he was not naturally good at expressing himself. The fact that he can now handle different clients with ease is a continuous process of breaking through himself and reinventing and reshaping. It is very important to break through oneself. Only through continuous learning can one find the true self. When asked how he relieves work pressure, he admitted, "I only tell my family the good news and not the bad. Occasionally, I discuss cases with senior lawyers or colleagues to relieve stress."
Composed, reserved, simple and persistent - these qualities are all embodied in Lawyer Wang Guan. In him, we can see a more upright warmth, which represents countless legal professionals striving for the ideal of the rule of law, seeking a harbor of resonance, and infusing the cold legal provisions with the warmth and strength of humanity.
04 What lies ahead in the future? Control the cause and effect that you can control
For new lawyers who are determined to enter the criminal field, Lawyer Wang Guan emphasizes that logical thinking ability, communication skills and stress resistance are indispensable. He shared his secret to improving logical thinking ability: professional paper writing. In his spare time, he often gives professional lectures, putting himself in the "spotlight" to hone his skills. He also encourages new lawyers to delve deeper into academic research and write papers, tempering their legal logical thinking abilities through trials and tribulations.
The Crown lawyer in life is simple and pure, far from red tape and not chasing after the hustle and bustle and superficiality. He values the time spent with his family. In the office, a cute white pillow leans quietly against the chair, forming a sharp contrast with the desk piled high with files. When he mentioned this item in the interview, he smiled shyly and said, "This belongs to my daughter." The eyes sparkled with the tenderness and happiness of a father. With a simple and pure heart, he guards the tranquility and beauty of life.
When it comes to the future, Lawyer Wang Guan's eyes are filled with anticipation: "Maintain the ultimate professionalism, become a better version of yourself, and in handling every case, control the part of cause and effect that you can manage well."
High mountains and long rivers are measured by the starry river. Wang Guan, a doctor of Criminal law, and Wang Guan, a criminal defense lawyer - multiple identities interweave to outline his brilliant and resolute life path. We believe that every choice and every commitment he makes is a heartfelt response to the original aspiration of the rule of law. May he, on his journey ahead, measure every inch of his passion with firm steps, carry the enthusiasm and belief of a legal professional, and move forward for his ideals and hold fast to his original aspiration in the fleeting moments of time.
