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Stories
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
a comite o infracțiune→to commit a crime
El a comis o infracțiune.→He has committed a crime.
A comis ea o infracțiune?→Has she committed a crime?
a fi acuzat de→to be charged with
a fi acuzat de furt→to be charged with theft
Au fost acuzați de furt săptămâna trecută.→They were charged with theft last week.
Ai fost acuzat de furt?→Were you charged with theft?
a pleda vinovat→to plead guilty
Acuzatul a pledat vinovat.→The defendant pleaded guilty.
A pledat acuzatul vinovat?→Did the defendant plead guilty?
a pleda nevinovat→to plead not guilty
Ea nu a pledat vinovată.→She did not plead guilty.
a sta în judecată→to stand trial
a sta în judecată pentru fraudă→to stand trial for fraud
El stă în judecată pentru fraudă.→He is standing trial for fraud.
Stă ea în judecată pentru deturnare de fonduri?→Is she standing trial for embezzlement?
juriul→the jury
Juriul a ajuns la un verdict.→The jury has reached a verdict.
A ajuns juriul la un verdict?→Has the jury reached a verdict?
a delibera→to deliberate
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