♪ Gathering up what's left of justice ♪
♪ Hidden in this lost world ♪
♪ Let's see who wins ♪
♪ It's not over until it's over ♪
♪ I won't give up what's precious to me ♪
♪ One Dollar Lawyer ♪
♪ A warrior of justice With high intellect ♪
♪ Don't worry I'm the One Dollar Lawyer ♪
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
TRAIN APPROACHING
STOP
This is SPC with current traffic news.
Looking at routes in and out of the city, The Bukbu Expressway is clogged both ways.
And the Dongbu Expressway is slowing down near the river.
Traffic through downtown Seoul is generally smooth.
On the southbound lane of the Hangang Bridge,
a 40-year old male is threatening to jump off,
and the police are dealing with the situation.
If you are traveling in that direction...
JEIL LAUNDRY
Sir!
I don't know what's wrong, but you need to come down now.
You don't know anything. Leave me alone!
Why are you trying to stop me from killing myself?
It's my life.
Your life is not just for you.
Think of your family.
My family's life...
...is hell because I'm alive.
I have to die to put an end to it all!
Come on now.
Come down and have your drink. Come on.
Okay, fine.
Calm down.
Have you never seen a man kill himself?
Seriously.
I will show you today.
I will kill myself... for you all.
Why does he have to be up there?
Just leave me alone!
You sure? Are you really going to jump?
-He's crazy. -What is he doing?
Who the heck are you?
-How did you get up there? -Who's that man?
Don't come close!
I will pay you back. Please.
I'm not here for the money.
-What? -You hired me.
Hire you for what?
This way!
PAY UP BY TODAY IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE
ATTORNEY CHEON JIHUN LEGAL FEES: 1000 WON
Is this...
Are you really a lawyer?
Don't I look like one?
No.
What is the problem?
Here's your letter, Mr. Kim Eoksu.
Stay there, I will go to you.
Bang...
Bangchon Station.
You said your address was Bangchon Station.
What are you doing up here? I was looking for you for a while.
Are you really a lawyer?
Yes.
I am.
I'm here because you said you were struggling to death.
My fee.
This is all I have.
There it is.
Is your fee really...
Yes. It's 1000 won.
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
EPISODE 1
Did you or didn't you?
I said, no.
"I said, no?"
I didn't, ma'am. This sucks.
This sucks. I'm too busy for this.
Mr. Nam Pilgu.
On March 29th around 8:20 a.m.,
you touched Ms. Go Yeongseon's hips on board the line number two train.
I am Mr. Nam Pilgu, that's true.
I don't know who Ms. Go Yeongseon is.
How can I remember her among so many people on the train?
Unless she was as beautiful as you.
Oh, yeah.
Which line do you usually ride?
-She's the prosecutor-- -That's okay.
Listen up, Mr. Nam Pilgu.
I've never ridden the subway in my life.
Do you know what that means?
No, I don't.
Other than here, I have no reason to meet the likes of you.
Are you bragging you're rich?
It's better than a rap sheet of sexual harassment.
Mommy will be home early today, I promise.
This is the warrant for illegal personal loans.
Mommy will be there soon. Wait for a little.
Ms. Baek,
I'll take this case, so go with him.
Okay.
WHEN I RAN INTO YOU BY SONGGOLMAE
Yeah! When I ran into you.
♪ The way you looked captured my heart ♪
♪ When I ran into you ♪
♪ Your eyes captured my heart ♪
Yeah!
♪ I have something to tell you... ♪
JEIL LAUNDRY
Thanks for letting me use--
Hmm. Did he go somewhere?
Mr. Sa.
Have you seen my office manager?
Mr. Sa.
What are you doing? Let's get going.
I quit.
Look, it's a letter of resignation.
-You're here, sir. -Hello.
Why are you so formal to him? Because you're like that, Mr. Cheon--
Stop it.
Did you forget what he did for us?
Please take him along, Mr. Cheon.
I will. He's very special to me.
Let's go.
-Hurry up. -You know, but--
I don't want to hear it. Shut it and just go.
Fresh fruit is here.
Why pout if you're going to come?
Where are we going?
To get paid.
To get paid? You should've told me that sooner.
Are you very happy that I'll get paid?
Of course, I am.
How can we run a business with 1,000 won per case?
-Just 1,000 won. I like how simple it is. -Hello.
Simple is useless.
Let me help you.
Do you charge 1,000 won because your surname is Cheon?
-Are you making a rhyme or something? -Sure.
-Hello, Mr. Cheon. -Hello.
Be patient. Better days will come.
I wonder when that will be. What will that be?
You are becoming quite informal with me lately, aren't you?
You are formal and polite when my wife is around.
Do you think I'm easy?
Yes, and...
you look young for your age.
Wait for me, Mr. Cheon.
"NO INTEREST FOR 30 DAYS LOANS RIGHT AWAY"
Are they here?
Is anyone here?
Is anyone--
What's going on? Where are they?
Do these people owe you money?
Something like that.
Can we barge into other people's offices like this?
We're here to get paid. Just have a seat.
The door was unlocked. They should be back soon.
-Okay. -Make yourself comfortable.
But what should we do while we wait?
CHINESE DELIVERY DEOKHWAWON
-Is that the place? -Yes.
Mmm.
Why do you like jjajangmyeon so much?
Because my dad wouldn't let me have it when I was young.
Hey. You don't look like you grew up poor.
Why the sob story?
Don't pour the sauce. Dip the meat in it instead.
Okay, we'll dip it in the sauce.
Hi. What can we do for you?
Are you the guys?
Prosecution... Oh, we are just...
We're here to get some late payments.
Not that kind of "get paid," but to purely receive money...
That sounds bad too.
This is not our office.
Geez. Could you talk after you swallow the food?
Excuse me.
This tastes good.
Do you know what they call people like you?
A neighborhood bully.
Hey! Why did you dump my bowl?
I was going to mix some rice in the sauce!
I told you it's not our office!
This is not... I can't even talk.
It's not our office!
What? You should have told me then.
I'm from the prosecutor's office.
As you can see, I'm here for search and seizure.
I see.
Go ahead and seize.
All right, then.
-Let's start from the inside. -Okay.
Let's just go.
-We will stay. -Why?
If these guys are arrested, we won't get paid.
It's not because you couldn't finish your jjajangmyeon?
Either way.
Wait. Time out!
I am executing a warrant.
I know, but what's the hurry?
If you have a warrant, you should take time to look around.
I'm sorry for flipping your bowl.
Let's end this without any hitches.
You said this wasn't your office anyway.
But we are in the same... How do you say it?
-Line of work. -We're in the same line of work.
We were watching their office.
Let's have a look-see.
A search and seizure warrant.
That's right.
The reason for verification. Location--
-You must have a lot of experience. -Yes, quite a bit.
A rate higher than the statutory maximum violates the Interest Restriction Act,
punishable by up to three years in jail or a fine of 30 million won.
-Is that all? -What?
If you get a good lawyer, they could get probation.
I don't know how good their lawyer is,
but we'll see.
I don't think you need that good of a lawyer.
Your attitude now will cost you when you are being interviewed later.
I thought this wasn't your office!
It's fine.
Hey, let's not bother her.
Let's go.
TRUST OUR LOW-INTEREST RATE
Prosecator!
Gosh, Prosecator.
Why are you here again?
We are hardworking, honest citizens.
Long time no see, Fire Chicken.
Are you still in the personal loan business?
It's not Fire Chicken but Fire Bear.
And the personal loan is such an outdated term.
-Repeat after me, Prosecator. -Mm.
Loan broker.
You repeat after me.
-Prosecutor, not "prosecator." -Prosecator.
-Say, "rice." -Lice.
Forget it.
What is this?
Hey. Is business good these days?
It's not good at all. We barely make a living.
Making a living, huh?
Let's help each other to make a living.
That lady over there.
The lady who's glaring at us. She's the prosecutor.
I quit prosecution. Did you know that?
What?
But that prosecutor brought a warrant.
A search and seizure warrant.
Wait. Stop!
I tried that. It doesn't work.
You're not a prosecutor anymore.
Why are you doing this? I didn't do anything wrong.
You'll be summoned soon. Make sure you attend.
What?
Hey, Fire... Come over here, Fire.
Come here.
I know how to send them away.
-Really? -Sure.
You need to hire a lawyer first.
Lawyer? Where am I going to find a lawyer?
Hello. I'm Cheon Jihun, attorney-at-law.
So you're a lawyer, not a prosecator?
The problem is that my legal fees are very expensive.
How much is it?
Are you crazy?
No? If you go to jail, you won't see daylight for three years.
Can you give me a 20% discount?
Mr. Sa, I guess he's going to rot in jail for three years.
Let's go.
Gosh, you have no idea how good he is.
Mr. Cheon! How about 10%?
Prosecutor, may I see the warrant again?
Why?
I want to see if it's missing anything.
Let's see. What's missing?
What could be...
missing on this warrant?
It's not missing anything.
Please give it back. I don't have all day.
I understand. Hang on.
Five, four, three, two.
Prosecutor. This won't do.
What do you mean?
Are you interfering with the execution of this warrant?
I'm not interfering. I would like to help you do it right.
A prosecutor must follow the law.
Are you saying I didn't?
You came late.
It was to be executed during daytime.
Look here, darling.
It says, "Night execution not applicable."
Today's time for sunset in the Seoul region is 19:00.
And right now,
it's 19:01.
What a shame. You should have come a minute sooner.
The traffic in Seoul is so bad.
It is. Your way back to the office will be terribly congested.
What you're doing is technically an obstruction of justice.
I won't obstruct justice next time.
Make sure you bring the right warrant.
The traffic is pretty bad now, Prosecutor.
-Let's go. -Let's go.
Yes.
Thank you.
Come on.
Do you see any errors?
But...
But what? What is it?
But it's a bit much that 30 million won became 100 million won.
I can't hear what you're saying. Say it clearly so I can hear.
Hey. You were late with payments.
Do you know how much that cost me?
This is peanuts compared to that, you know.
You are starting to piss me off.
Hey, Fire Chicken. Run the number again.
Are you kidding me now? Are you?
Listen. The numbers won't change even if we run it a thousand times.
Really?
Let me change the numbers in one try.
Give me your calculator.
You can try it a thousand times, but it won't change the numbers.
This is exactly right.
You are very precise, Attorney Cheon Jihun.
But what is the 30,000 won at the end?
-It's the price for jjajangmyeon. -Huh?
Let me explain it to you again so you can understand.
Listen carefully.
The retainer was 5 million won.
Plus, the search and seizure response and defense were 50 million won.
Plus, an interview with the prosecutor was another 40 million won.
Plus, countermeasures and consultation was 5 million won.
Lastly, the food expense was 30,000.
So the total...
comes out to 100,030,000 won.
Gosh. Let's be serious now.
That was a small favor.
Small favor?
It was no small feat to turn 30 million into 100 million.
You are crossing the line here.
You're scaring me.
Mr. Sa, do you still have the business card of that prosecutor?
Her business card? Of course, I have it.
Fire Bear, you and I go way back.
Shall we go down memory lane in front of that prosecutor?
Do you have an envelope?
-I don't have envelopes. -Here you go.
-Thank you. -Are you crazy, bastard?
-Mr. Kim Eoksu. -Yes?
This is your money. You should check the amount.
Yes.
Is the amount correct?
Yes.
Let's go, then.
No, no. Our transaction is finished.
-Overtime. -Overtime.
-Overtime? -Yes, overtime.
How can I repay you?
This is not much,
but accept it as a token of my appreciation.
Please keep it. The 1,000 won you gave me is enough.
But still...
Don't get roped in with those guys again.
Have a good life.
And...
call me if you need help.
Yeah.
Don't end up again at the Han River. Okay?
Mr. Cheon, but...
This will help you get a new start.
I shouldn't take this.
You shouldn't do this.
I don't know what you're talking about, buddy.
It's okay.
Mr. Cheon.
Thank you so much, sir!
I am really going to live a good life!
We could have had one more drink, but he just took off.
Stupid jerks.
Oh, my! Are you okay?
What are you doing?
Bastard. How dare you?
There's a pickpocket here!
-I didn't do anything. -The hell you didn't.
There's a pickpocket here!
I really didn't do anything.
-I didn't do it! -It's a pickpocket!
Good morning.
-Let's get a drink sometime. -Yes, we should.
-Hello. -Hi.
-Good morning. -Morning.
Stop joking around and play the card.
-Geez. -That's a good one.
-I'll take that. -Oh, no.
Great.
-Hey! -You scared me.
Sa Mujang!
Pay the rent.
Yes.
We will pay.
Look at him.
My goodness.
Excuse me.
What brings you here?
Hello.
Are you the attorney?
Ah. So, you're here looking for a lawyer?
I'm the office manager here.
Please come in.
Hello.
Have you seen Attorney Cheon?
-He went that way. -That way.
Okay. Thank you.
Mr. Cheon!
What is it, Mr. Sa?
You're here again?
Come down. We have somewhere to go.
Where are we going?
Just come down.
Let's go.
What kind of client is waiting for me today?
♪ I was thirsty In the middle of the night ♪
♪ So I opened the refrigerator door... ♪
LEE MYEONGHO, CHARGE OF BURGLARY
♪ ...was pickled in salt ♪
It's okay. You can listen to it.
No.
How is it?
You said no more pro bono cases.
That's true, but...
Four-time conviction of pickpocketing?
But he said it wasn't him this time.
He swears he didn't.
You're naive.
Nothing's to be sure. Let's meet him then.
NOTE: HIS 6-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER HAS A HEART CONDITION.
Somi, where's your dad?
My daddy is a captain, so he went fishing.
He's on a boat this big.
I like to fish a lot too.
You slice open the belly of a halibut,
and scrape out the intestines, dip it in chogochujang,
and one for you, one for me--
What are you saying in front of a kid?
Mister. When is my daddy coming back?
Did he tell you?
-Right, it's-- -Somi.
If you take your medicine, eat well, and get healthy,
he promises he will come soon.
That's a lie. You're pulling my leg.
I'm not pulling your leg.
Can you promise me then?
Somi.
Mommy.
I work at a nearby diner that sells night snacks.
I can work while Somi sleeps.
It must be hard for you.
I hope your husband returns soon.
He said he was done.
He said he was done for good.
I'll work on a fishing boat. Take care of Somi until I come back.
Are you really working on a boat?
He smashed his hand with a rock to show that he quit pickpocketing.
I'm sure he didn't do it.
So, he did.
He wanted Somi to be proud of him.
So, he did.
Had he gotten on the boat sooner, this wouldn't have happened.
No one believes him.
Every lawyer I went to see wants a retainer up front.
They say he won't be acquitted so he should ask for leniency.
Mr. Cheon. My husband is falsely accused.
I'm sorry, I have to take this call.
Go ahead.
Hello?
Yes, I will.
Ma'am.
I will meet your husband.
Thank you so much.
That was cool.
Their story is so sad.
Then don't complain that I only charge 1,000 won.
Okay.
Can I ask for an exemption this once?
It's not possible any longer.
It's the hospital policy. I'm afraid I can't help you.
I will come up with the money.
She has to leave by the end of this month.
We're very sorry about this.
I'm sorry.
How much is the bill?
How much is it? I'll pay the bills.
Well...
The total is 13,008,128 won.
-Thirteen thousand? -Yes.
Copay is 12,258,593 won
and 749,535 won for elective care.
Would you like to pay in full?
Don't worry. I'll take care of Somi's medical bills.
Thank you.
Thank you...
I was out of my mind.
Why did I say that?
Why didn't you stop me?
"How much is it?"
"I'll take care of Somi's medical bills."
You were acting the hero. Why are you asking for my help?
I'm such an idiot.
Mr. Cheon!
You are partially responsible.
-Why? -I wasn't like this at first.
I got it from you.
Can't you do something?
Help me out.
I think the prosecutor in charge of Lee Myeongho's case can help us.
The prosecutor?
You'll stand trial soon. Are you still claiming innocent?
I really am innocent. I was only helping him up.
Even an ex-con can help a person.
Mr. Lee Myeongho.
You need to show remorse to get leniency.
You have four identical convictions
and this is another offense within two months of release.
You will likely get a heavy penalty as a repeat offense.
Think of your family.
It says you have a daughter and a wife.
So, let's start from the top.
In your eyes,
I look like a pickpocket.
No.
You look like that in everybody's eyes.
Besides, it is possible
you don't remember
that your hands moved before you knew it.
-Is it good? -Yes. I'm so happy you're here.
Get better, so you can go to elementary school next year.
You forgot my age.
That's okay.
Then be here for my birthday this year.
I couldn't get a job after being released from jail.
Inevitably, I committed a crime to pay for my daughter's hospital bill.
Baek Mari.
You're a legitimate prosecutor.
I submitted his letter of apology,
so can I ask for the minimum sentence?
By the way, he's not eligible for pardon under the Criminal Act
because of his habitual theft.
Oh, no. I told him we would be lenient.
Submit a petition for appeal.
Weight of offense is tricky like judging guilty or innocent, so be thorough.
-Yes. -What about the illegal loan case?
All of the victims dropped the charges.
Is that right? That was quick.
Ms. Baek, you have a package.
What? This book...
LEGAL PROFESSIONALS' ETHICS AND CONSCIENCE
I'm looking forward to your first win. From Seo Minhyeok.
PEACE, REHABILITATION
CHEON JIHUN LAW OFFICE
So, you want to help me?
I haven't decided yet.
ATTORNEY CHEON JIHUN
You don't believe me either.
Who would believe a four-time convicted pickpocket?
What's wrong with your hand?
If you used the right hand, you wouldn't have been caught.
I really didn't do it.
Mr. Lee Myeongho. That is only your assertion.
No one knows the truth.
What do I have to do then?
People told me
it would be a misunderstanding for other people,
but not for me so I'm guilty.
Right. That's not completely wrong.
Why are you here?
Mm...
I met Somi.
Is she okay?
Yes, she will be.
Mr. Cheon,
what do I have to do?
The prosecutor tells me to write a letter of apology and ask for leniency.
In fact, there's nothing else I can do.
Please help me.
Can you promise me then?
You promised.
Mr. Lee Myeongho, you say you didn't do it.
Can you swear on your daughter?
Yes. I swear on my daughter.
Very well. I will help you.
Somi misses her dad a lot.
Be a good dad to her.
CIVIL AFFAIRS OFFICE
Mr. Sa, meet me at Seoul Station.
RAILROAD POLICE
So, this is where we start?
Do you think it was recorded?
Say something.
Mr. Cheon. What are you doing?
That's what I mean. Damn you.
Bastard. What did I tell you?
What did I tell you?
Hang on. Wait.
Oh, gosh.
Are you okay?
Yes. Thank you.
-You almost got hurt. -Yes.
What?
Geez. What's with that beard?
So, I almost fell down because I was drunk.
This punk pretended to help me then put his hand in my pocket.
So, I caught him red-handed!
I was in line to use the restroom.
He almost fell so I caught him.
It's true.
I can't believe this.
Unbelievable. Hey.
How dare you tell a lie?
Hey. Take off your sunglasses.
Take them off, bastard!
I can take them off,
but I'm not a bastard, so why do you keep calling me bastard, you bastard?
What?
-You little-- -Be quiet. Remember where you are.
Name?
Name? I can tell you my name...
-Name-- -I said I didn't do it!
Why are you harassing me?
-Seriously. What are you doing? -I didn't do it!
-Sit down. Sit! -It wasn't me.
The chair is over there. How can I sit down?
-I didn't do it. -What are you doing?
-He's a total lunatic. -Have a seat.
Hello, we are from the law office of Attorney Cheon Jihun.
The law office of Attorney Cheon Jihun.
Yes, hello.
I'm Cheon Jihun, attorney-at-law.
Hello.
Hi.
-I really didn't do it, bastard. -Okay.
That was too easy.
Geez. Are you satisfied now?
Excuse me, Mr. Cheon?
This is my card. Give me a call.
-Yes. -Take care.
TRUSTWORTHY POLICE, A SAFE COUNTRY
A lawyer gets off the hook and a four-time convict gets arrested.
It's so unfair.
Anyone would think that.
For anyone?
You could ask anyone off the street.
Mm.
Right. Let's ask anyone off the street.
That's a great idea.
Ms. Baek, you're back.
What do you mean, a jury trial?
The defendant confessed and wrote a letter of apology.
What kind of a lunatic lawyer asks for a jury trial?
There are so many weird lawyers.
Isn't there a certain level of professional standard?
Who is the lawyer?
Yes, I am that lunatic lawyer.
What?
Gosh. Aren't you that prosecutor?
Was that Jihun?
Aah.
This is Attorney Cheon Jihun.
He was a coworker until a few years ago.
And this is Ms. Baek Mari. Say hi.
Nice to see you again.
Hello, I'm Baek Mari.
You are still a probationary judicial officer.
She's very tenacious for a probationary judicial officer.
She's in the last class of the training institute.
She's the ace of the class.
What is your intention
to turn this case into a jury trial?
Are you going to plead innocent?
Yes.
Look.
The defendant confessed to the crime and asked for leniency.
Why is a lawyer changing his plea?
LETTER OF APOLOGY MY NAME IS LEE MYEONGHO
I COMMITTED A CRIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF MY RELEASE
-This is crazy. -Jihun.
You shouldn't do that.
My client asked me to tear it up.
Here... I'll take it.
I don't understand.
Are you really doing this for your client?
If the defendant denies his confession,
it may be harder to prove your case.
I know, but I'll take care of it.
Of course, you will, Attorney Cheon Jihun.
He won't get leniency if he rescinds and insists on his innocence.
Leniency?
Did you ever think the defendant may be innocent?
If he was innocent, I wouldn't have charged him.
It's not that you want a guilty verdict because you charged him?
No lawyer can change the truth.
What if the truth you believe is wrong?
Do the fighting at court.
I'm looking forward to the trial.
Yes, Yejin. I'm looking forward to it too.
What about you, young probationary judicial officer?
I will be there as a prosecutor, not a probationary judicial officer.
Please address me as the prosecutor from now on, Attorney Cheon Jihun.
Very well, Prosecutor Baek Mari. I will do that.
Then we will see you at...
Oh, my, you're reading a book.
This is very thick.
Would you like to borrow it? You may need it.
Me?
I think you need it more than I do.
Page 108.
-I'm off, Yejin. -Bye.
"A defendant has two advocates. The prosecutor before the indictment
and the attorney after the indictment."
Did you know this too?
Yes. But it's easier said than done.
Attorney Cheon couldn't do that as a prosecutor either.
Was he really a prosecutor?
Yes.
He was famous for being a good investigator.
He was even more famous for being a rebel.
He never backed down, no matter who he was against.
Why did he leave the prosecution?
How was your last trial in America? Did you win?
Yes, we won.
What about the sentence?
Just as we asked for, 150 years.
That would be impossible here.
It's the sum of the sentences.
There's symbolic significance too.
By the way, thanks for the book.
I couldn't get it because it was out of print.
It was nothing.
Are you confident about the first trial?
There's a crazy lawyer.
The defendant confessed to the crime and submitted a letter of apology.
The lawyer asked for a jury trial.
Are you talking about the attempted theft case?
Yes.
In America, sometimes a lawyer can sway the jury.
But the defendants are generally perceived as guilty in Korea.
Isn't he a four-time convict?
It would be hard to flip.
Right?
Yes.
There's always that one lawyer.
They're not even competent,
and they persuade the client to complicate things even more.
Exactly. I think he's going to do that.
Who is the lawyer?
Minhyeok,
what if he's not a crazy lawyer?
What?
It's nothing. I'll call you again.
What is he doing?
How many hours has he been here?
LEE MYEONGHO ATTEMPTED THEFT CASE
Good morning...
This time, it's a very important question.
You like Mincheol, but...
So let me ask you, is it love or friendship?
-Friendship. -Why?
Because friendship is for friends.
I'm bored, let's go.
Friendship is for friends.
Friendship is for friends. That's deep.
Yes, friendship is what makes a life.
-What are you doing? -Nothing much.
Since we'll be doing a jury trial, jury selection is important.
So I'm thinking about what questions I should ask.
Right. You should look at the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator.
The MBTI.
What is that?
It's a personality type test.
Ah, they have something like that?
Can I ask the question in court, though?
What is your type?
My type is "Normal."
I'm healthy.
I bet I'm normal too. I don't need the test.
Right?
What is that?
Jun left his lunch at home so I'm bringing it to him.
Great. I need to go somewhere. Can you drive me?
-Okay. -You can drop me off on the way.
In a jury trial,
it's important to know the jury's tendencies.
It's better to have more people who would punish a four-time convict
than those who are more forgiving.
Your chances of winning would go up.
But how do you find out the tendencies?
Whether they are politically progressive or conservative,
what economic status they are in, if you could find those things out,
you will be able to tell who would side with the prosecution.
Give it a try.
Jury Candidate No. 1,
do you agree with shortening the military service term?
Yes, I agree.
Wrong.
If you ask that question,
the other side will also know what type of juror he will be.
You have to come up with questions that are clear to you,
but confusing to the other side.
That's the key to jury selection.
Baek Mari.
You should win your last trial as a probationary judicial officer.
Of course, I will.
Mr. Cheon.
Do you think you can win Lee Myeongho's case?
It depends on how the jury rules.
Would the jury believe Lee Myeongho?
Probably not.
What do we do then?
What should we do?
Stop playing around and tell me.
The first principle of Criminal Law is,
"When in doubt, rule in favor of the defendant."
What does that mean?
It means what it says.
-Make a right turn there. -Okay.
HOF & SOJU
Lee Myeongho was on this side.
Oh!
I was wiping the floor right outside.
Prosecutor Baek Mari!
Hello. Good morning.
Hello, Attorney Cheon Jihun.
What is this?
This?
You will find out a little later.
-Mr. Cheon! -Mr. Sa, you're here.
Let's go.
Bye then, Ms. Baek.
Why?
Are you nervous?
Does my necktie look okay? It's been bothering me all morning.
It looks good. It looks great.
-Does it look good? -Yes.
Okay, hold onto this. I have to go to jury selection.
What is this?
You'll see later.
The necktie looks good.
The judges are entering the chamber.
Please rise.
Have a seat, everyone.
Shall we begin?
-Jury Candidate No. 1. -Yes?
Do you think the maximum age for juvenile court should be lowered?
I think it should be lowered.
JURY CANDIDATE
Thank you.
Jury Candidate No. 17.
Yes.
What was on the front page of the news today?
National apartment prices rise for 12 consecutive weeks or something.
DAEHAN DAILY
Thank you.
The Daehan Daily, X.
Jury Candidate No. 30, here is my question.
In life,
you sometimes have important meals.
And some of those meals could take place at a Chinese restaurant.
Of course.
At such meals, would you eat
tangsuyuk with the sauce poured over the dish or on the side?
Your Honor.
Yes?
The questions are too playful.
Agreed.
Please watch it, counsel.
Should I ask something else? You don't seem to like my question.
Should I ask something else?
Okay, I will.
Let's see, then.
Steamed or pan-fried dumplings?
This is a very important question.
Sir, please answer his first question.
-I would like the sauce on the side. -On the side.
On the...
Then, what would you do
if someone just poured the sauce all over? Would you be mad?
I would be annoyed, but I wouldn't do anything.
Okay. Thank you for your answer.
The sauce on the side is the way to go,
but the office manager always pours it all over.
-Your Honor. -Go ahead.
The defense counsel is...
too chatty.
Agreed.
Please watch it, counsel.
I apologize.
I will ask the next candidate.
It's taking a long time.
What is this?
The jury trial for Defendant Lee Myeongho
on the violation of the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes
will now begin.
We, the jury, do solemnly swear
to justly evaluate the facts
and to render a verdict
according to the evidence and law presented by this court.
The defendant was arrested
on the charges of attempted theft against a drunk individual
inside a men's restroom at Seoul Station.
The defendant's been convicted on identical charges four times.
In addition, the incident occurred two months after his release.
Therefore, charges have been pressed.
Does the defense agree with the allegation?
The defendant denies the allegation.
The defendant...
was not trying to steal a wallet.
He was trying to help a drunk man from falling down.
Prosecution, go ahead.
The prosecution requests as a witness, the man who was present at the scene.
WITNESS
Sir. What happened at the time of the incident?
I remember it clearly.
I was urinating in the restroom.
Oh, my! Are you okay?
I felt someone putting his hand in my pocket from the back.
-What are you doing? -So I caught him.
There's a pickpocket here!
I found out at the police station
that it wasn't his first time.
There was no doubt.
That will be all.
The defense counsel may cross-examine.
Yes, Your Honor.
Witness.
At the time of the incident,
weren't you drunk?
So, what?
According to the police report,
you testified that you had two glasses of beer.
Yes.
Did you just have two glasses of beer?
Did you mix soju with it?
-No. -Not even a drop?
I don't remember.
You don't remember...
Don't you usually drink somaek?
I love somaek too.
-Objection. -Sustained.
Please stick to the questions that pertain to the case.
I am trying to establish credibility.
Would the witness accurately remember the facts before and after the incident?
So, I brought a CCTV clip.
Please take a look.
There, we can see the table where the witness and his party were seated.
But what was happening there?
What were you doing?
You were making somaek. Right?
You made it and passed it around to your friends.
Did you drink it too? Did you drink it?
You chugged--
I apologize, you took a drink.
Your Honor,
the defense counsel is desecrating this courtroom.
Please watch your tone, counsel.
I will, Your Honor.
You claimed you had two glasses of beer,
but we now see that you had more.
Do you agree that your memory could be wrong?
That was because I was drunk.
It's possible to be mistaken. It is possible.
Then please tell me, would it be possible
that the defendant was indeed trying to help you,
but you mistook him for a pickpocket
while being drunk?
Sir. There will be no harm or disadvantage against you
just because you were mistaken.
But the defendant's life is at stake
based on your testimony.
DEFENDANT
The defense is leading the witness.
Under the Criminal Procedure Act, it is permitted in cross-examination.
Hmm.
Didn't you know?
Your Honor, but there is a risk of confusion
or distorting the memory of the witness.
Agreed.
Sir. Please think it over.
The defendant clearly says he caught you from falling down
when you lost your balance.
Even if it's your job,
think about who you're defending.
That man is a pickpocket with four convictions!
The witness will only answer the question that was asked.
-It was a stupid question. -Witness!
What was the question?
I guess your memory is not that good during the day either.
-Defense counsel. -I acknowledge. That will be all.
The prosecution will now cross-examine.
Who is that guy?
That's the defendant's attorney.
The defendant claims he was helping the witness
who was drunk from falling down.
Let's see how credible his testimony is.
What we can see is the defendant's student record
up to the point he dropped out of high school.
There is a consistent comment throughout his ten years of school.
"He frequently steals from his friends."
"He has a bad habit of stealing."
"He steals."
As you can see, his habit of stealing started from a young age.
Even as an adult, he lived a life of a thief
that sent him to jail four times.
I ask the jury to consider the defendant's credibility,
when he claimed
that he was helping a drunk man, not stealing his wallet.
The prosecutor is right.
But doesn't the defense attorney have a good point?
No. If he is a four-time convicted pickpocket,
his hands would act without even thinking.
That kind of habit can't be cured.
But we should wait and see.
The trial isn't over yet.
My gosh. There is nothing more to see.
It's obvious.
I'm sorry. The choices I made in life brought me here.
They would believe a drunk man
over an ex-convict.
I would do the same too.
SOMI'S MOM
Mr. Cheon. Somi just fainted.
We're on our way to the hospital for her surgery.
Mr. Lee,
it's not important whether the others believe you or not.
You know what you did,
better than anyone.
Let's turn this thing around.
Your Honor,
I would like to submit new evidence.
Objection.
This evidence has not been previously agreed upon.
It was something that could not be agreed prior to the trial.
What were you doing during the preparatory--
The list of evidence must be submitted and agreed
during the preparatory proceedings, Your Honor.
It was an unavoidable circumstance.
The prosecution cannot accept it.
Please approach the bench.
Defense counsel, what is the unavoidable circumstance?
I will tell you if the submission is allowed.
I can't accept.
Why doesn't the prosecution review it first?
You can decide afterward.
This is your evidence?
Yes. Do you object to the submission
of this evidence?
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
I'd like to demand the defendant to serve five years in prison.
What's the point of having a trial?
Order, defendant!
To you high-and-mighty people, I'm nothing but a convicted piece of trash.
Bailiff, remove him from the court.
Isn't that a bit lame?
Ms. Baek Mari.
It turns out you can't be a probationary employee here.
-Grandpa. -If you can't last two months there,
don't even think of coming back to Baek.
Is this a coffee house or an office? What's wrong with this place?
Who is it?
Excuse me.