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Hebrew → English Level B1103 cards3 stories

בנה את אוצר המילים שלך כדי לדון בחוק, צדק וזכויות בחברה! למד מונחים משפטיים מרכזיים ונהלי בתי משפט כדי שתוכל להביע את השקפותיך על המערכת המשפטית בביטחון. מושלם ללומדים ברמת הביניים השואפים לעסוק בשיחות משמעותיות.

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Guilty of fraud trial

English

The defendant was standing in court yesterday. The jury had been deliberating for hours—had she committed the crime? She pleaded not guilty to theft, but the prosecutor insisted it was deliberate fraud. "Did you commit this crime last week?" the judge asked. She said she did not steal anything. The trial was tense—witnesses were called, evidence was examined. Finally, the verdict was announced. "Guilty," the judge declared. She had been charged with fraud, not embezzlement. The jury had reached their decision. "Has justice been served?" someone whispered. She will have to stand trial again soon—this crime was not her first.

Guilty verdict and appeal

English

The court has announced its decision. The defendant was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to prison. He appealed the verdict, claiming the judge was not impartial. The judge had presided over the trial, and the jury had convicted him. His lawyer argued they did not consider all the evidence. She said the decision was unfair and asked for probation instead of prison. The judge refused. He confirmed the defendant was guilty and would serve his sentence. The defendant’s family was shocked. They had hoped he would be acquitted. Now, they must wait to see if his appeal will change the decision.

Court dismissed the charges

English

She was in court yesterday. The prosecutor presented compelling evidence against her. Under oath, the witness testified about the charges. The defense attorney tried to cross-examine the witness, but the judge dismissed the case. Did she present enough evidence to prove her innocence? Was the witness credible? The prosecutor had cross-examined her, but the defense argued the evidence was not effective. He said she had not broken the law. The court dismissed the charges in the end. Even though the case seemed serious at first, the judge decided there was not enough proof. She left the courtroom relieved.

Sample flashcards 20

  • לבצע פשע to commit a crime
  • הוא ביצע פשע. He has committed a crime.
  • האם היא ביצעה פשע? Has she committed a crime?
  • להיות מואשם ב to be charged with
  • להיות מואשם בגניבה to be charged with theft
  • הם הואשמו בגניבה בשבוע שעבר. They were charged with theft last week.
  • האם הואשמת בגניבה? Were you charged with theft?
  • להודות באשמה to plead guilty
  • הנאדם הודה באשמה. The defendant pleaded guilty.
  • האם הנאדם הודה באשמה? Did the defendant plead guilty?
  • להכחיש אשמה to plead not guilty
  • היא לא הודתה באשמה. She did not plead guilty.
  • להיות מובא למשפט to stand trial
  • להיות מובא למשפט בגין הונאה to stand trial for fraud
  • הוא מובא למשפט בגין הונאה. He is standing trial for fraud.
  • האם היא מובאת למשפט בגין מעילה? Is she standing trial for embezzlement?
  • המושבעים the jury
  • המושבעים הגיעו להכרעה. The jury has reached a verdict.
  • האם המושבעים הגיעו להכרעה? Has the jury reached a verdict?
  • להתייעץ to deliberate

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