Will cross-provincial criminal cases be sentenced to heavier sentences?

Legal analysis: Inter-provincial criminal cases may be severely punished. Inter-provincial criminal cases may be relatively influential cases with more victims. A heavier punishment may be considered when sentencing, so the possibility of sentencing is not ruled out. The sentencing of criminal cases needs to consider the charges, circumstances, subjective malignancy and the specific circumstances of the case.

Legal basis: Article 31 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when a lawyer acts as a defender, he shall, according to facts and laws, put forward materials and opinions on acquittal, lighter punishment or reduction or exemption of criminal responsibility of criminal suspects and defendants, and safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.