As soon as this statement was made, the entire courtroom was taken aback. It was beyond everyone's expectations.
Even Qin Mu had not anticipated that Zhang Wei still had such a trick up his sleeve!
This case involved multiple individuals inciting a joint offense and was not a solitary crime.
Therefore, during the trial, it was necessary to consider both the principal offenders and the accomplices.
Principal offenders were naturally punished more severely, with heavier sentences.
As for accomplices in criminal cases, considering they were not the primary perpetrators, their punishment would generally be reduced, lightened, or even waived.
In this case of poisoning by spitting in the takeaway food, Liang Shuqi had taken the initiative to tamper with the takeaway, spit in it, and then deliver it. By rights, he should be considered the principal offender for these actions.
