First, the meaning of repentance and punishment
Confession and punishment is the recognition and repentance of the criminal suspect or defendant for his criminal behavior, which reflects his understanding and repentance for his own behavior. In criminal cases, the attitude of the criminal suspect or defendant to plead guilty has an important influence on the characterization and sentencing of the case. Confessing guilt and admitting punishment will not only help the procuratorial organ to find out the facts of the case, but also encourage the criminal suspect or defendant to actively turn over a new leaf and return to society.
Second, the role of the procuratorate
The procuratorate plays the role of public prosecutor in criminal cases and is responsible for prosecuting criminal suspects or defendants. In the stage of case review and prosecution, the procuratorate will review the evidence and facts of the case to determine whether it has the conditions for prosecution. If a criminal suspect or defendant is found guilty and meets the conditions for pleading guilty and admitting punishment, the procuratorate shall notify him to sign a confession and admitting punishment.
Third, the consequences of signing a confession and repentance book
Signing a confession means that the suspect and the defendant agree to accept the sentencing proposal put forward by the procuratorate and promise not to plead not guilty in court. The procuratorate will make a suggestion to the court to lighten or mitigate the punishment when prosecuting, and the court will consider this suggestion when hearing. Therefore, signing a confession and repentance book will help the criminal suspect or defendant get certain preferential treatment in sentencing.
Fourth, matters needing attention
Although signing a confession and repentance book helps to get a lighter sentence, criminal suspects or defendants still need to be treated with caution. Before signing, you should fully understand the legal consequences of confession and punishment, and ensure that your legitimate rights and interests are not harmed. At the same time, if you have any objection or dissatisfaction, you can seek the help of a lawyer and defend your rights according to law.
To sum up:
The signing of the notice of confession and punishment by the procuratorate means that the criminal suspect or defendant, after being explained and informed by the prosecutor, voluntarily pleads guilty and agrees to accept the sentencing suggestions put forward by the procuratorate at the stage of case review and prosecution. Signing a confession and repentance book will help the procuratorate to find out the facts of the case, and urge the suspect or defendant to actively turn over a new leaf and get certain preferential treatment in sentencing. However, criminal suspects or defendants should be cautious to ensure that their legitimate rights and interests are not harmed.
Legal basis:
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 174 stipulates:
If a criminal suspect voluntarily pleads guilty and agrees to apply sentencing suggestions and procedures, he shall sign a confession and repentance in the presence of a defender or a lawyer on duty.
Rules of Criminal Procedure of People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Procuratorate
Article 278 stipulates that:
If the criminal suspect pleads guilty and admits punishment, the people's procuratorate shall put forward sentencing suggestions on the main punishment, additional punishment and whether to apply probation. And collect confessions, confession statements and other materials with the case.