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Stories
Guilty Verdict After Trial
English
The trial had been going on for weeks. The defendant pleaded not guilty, but the evidence against him was strong. His attorney filed an appeal, but by the time the court reached a verdict, it was clear he had violated the law. The police had gathered enough proof—he must have committed the crime knowingly. If only he hadn’t lied under oath, the jury might have been more lenient. The witness testified truthfully, but the defense attorney tried to cross-examine her aggressively. "Does she really understand what she saw?" he asked. The judge called for a recess before sentencing. By noon, the verdict would be finalized. The defendant admitted he had broken the law, but he wished he could appeal. His attorney told him, "You should have thought about the consequences before making that choice." The system must protect everyone equally, but if he had been honest from the start, his sentence might have been lighter. Now, he would have to face the punishment. The jury had decided—he was guilty. The judge said, "The legal procedures must occur as written." The criminal justice system had spoken.
Judge acquits suspect weakly
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The judge announced his decision—the suspect would be acquitted due to lack of strong evidence. The prosecution had prepared a case, but the jury dismissed it after reviewing the documents. If only they had gathered stronger proof, the verdict might have been harsher. The man had served half his sentence before parole was granted, but now he was free. His lawyer wished the police had arrested him sooner. Should they have dismissed the case so early? The victim’s family was furious. They would rather he had been convicted. Had the evidence been stronger, the judge would not have approved his release. Now, he could flee the country. The police must be stricter next time. Would justice ever be served?
Confession Under Duress Inadmissible
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The judge had granted bail, but the defendant chose not to post it. "Do you think he might waive his rights?" the officer asked. The defense argued that the confession was coerced under duress. If only the suspect hadn't confessed—now the evidence might be inadmissible. The officer had read Miranda rights, but the defense claimed they were violated. "Had the interrogation been conducted properly?" the judge wondered. The prosecution expected the court to uphold the confession, but the defense filed a writ of habeas corpus. "Would you have confessed if your rights were read correctly?" the lawyer asked. The defendant said he must have been too scared. She argued that the law was clear—if evidence was obtained improperly, it must be excluded. The high court would decide. "If the officer hadn't pressured him, he wouldn't have confessed," she said. The board posted the ruling: the confession was inadmissible. Now, the case would be set for retrial. "You have constitutional rights," the judge reminded him. "Did you pay your lawyer?" someone asked. The defendant sighed. "I wish I had money for a better defense."
Sample flashcards 20
형법→the criminal law
법을 위반하다→to violate the law
그는 고의로 법을 위반했다.→He violated the law knowingly.
법률 체계→the legal system
법률 체계는 모든 사람을 동등하게 보호합니까?→Does the legal system protect everyone equally?
법원 절차→the court procedures
그녀는 재판 전에 법원 절차를 이해하지 못했었다.→She hadn't understood the court procedures before the trial.
항소를 제기하다→to file an appeal
그가 항소를 제기할 때쯤이면 판결은 이미 확정된 상태였다.→By the time he filed an appeal, the verdict had been finalized.
판결→the verdict
배심원들은 휴정 전에 판결을 내렸나요?→Had the jury reached a verdict before the recess?
유죄를 인정하다→to plead guilty
피고인은 유죄를 인정하기로 결정했다.→The defendant decided to plead guilty.
피고인→the defendant
피고인이 무죄를 주장했다면 더 가벼운 형을 받았을까요?→Would the defendant have received a lighter sentence if he had pleaded not guilty?
반대 심문하다→to cross-examine
변호사는 정오까지 증인을 반대 심문했을 것이다.→The defense attorney will have cross-examined the witness by noon.
증인→the witness
증인은 범죄가 일어나는 것을 봤음에 틀림없다.→The witness must have seen the crime occur.
증언하다→to testify
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