Empowering industry exchanges and leading professional frontiers. On the evening of July 3, 2025, Zhong Qisheng, a lawyer from our firm, was graciously invited by Zhuofan Law Firm to attend its 12th "Young Lawyers Growth Classroom" as a keynote speaker, delivering a special lecture on the theme of "Criminal Defense under the Plea Leniency System" to the young talents of Zhuofan.
At the beginning of the lecture, lawyer Zhong Qisheng made it clear from the outset that the core of the leniency system for admitting guilt and accepting punishment lies in "ensuring the voluntariness and authenticity of suspects and defendants, effectively preventing the risk of system abuse, and truly realizing the legislative intent of the Criminal Procedure Law and its function of safeguarding human rights." This set a rigorous and pragmatic tone for the entire lecture and also represented a profound grasp of the essence of the system.
Lawyer Zhong Qisheng, with his profound theoretical foundation and rich practical experience in criminal defense, systematically combed and delved into the topic from four dimensions, sharing his insights in a wonderful way: First, he clearly traced the development trajectory and legislative background of the leniency system for those who admit guilt and accept punishment, elucidating its value in the era; second, he straightforwardly analyzed the practical challenges and difficulties faced in the operation of the current system, such as insufficient legal supply and lack of criminal law support; third, he shared core strategies and practical skills for effective defense in the context of admitting guilt and accepting punishment, especially how to grasp the key points of meetings during the investigation stage and how to overcome the difficulties of sentencing research and precise calculation during the review and prosecution stage; fourth, he combined the "Guiding Opinions on the System of Admitting Guilt and Accepting Punishment" and relevant provisions of the "Criminal Procedure Law", selecting highly representative real cases such as the case of Qiu, who was resolutely not applicable, and the case of Zhou, who went back on his words and faced twists and turns, for in-depth analysis and interactive discussion, making abstract theories concrete and greatly enhancing the operability and enlightenment of the content.
Lawyer Zhong's explanation was profound yet accessible, with rigorous logic. He perfectly integrated the essence of regulations, the quintessence of cases, and his personal experience in handling cases, presenting a high-density and high-value professional feast for the young lawyers present.
The three-hour lecture sparked deep contemplation and lively discussion among the young lawyers. After the lecture, everyone was still eager to ask questions and seek advice from lawyer Zhong on various complex issues they might encounter in practice. Lawyer Zhong patiently and meticulously answered each question, providing practical and feasible ideas for the young lawyers to "break the deadlock" in practice. The atmosphere was lively, with continuous applause. The participating lawyers expressed their deep inspiration and great benefit, and sincerely thanked lawyer Zhong for his wonderful sharing.
This time, lawyer Zhong Qisheng was invited to give a lecture at Zhuofan's "Young Lawyers' Growth Classroom", which not only demonstrated the excellent professional expertise and industry leadership of lawyers from He Bang Law Firm in the field of criminal defense, but also reflected the firm's professional commitment to actively fulfilling its industry responsibilities and assisting the growth of fellow lawyers, especially young lawyers. In the future, He Bang Law Firm will continue to support outstanding lawyers to participatein industry exchanges and knowledge sharing, and jointly promote the professional development of the legal professional community.
