Lesson 59: Legal Court Case

Culture & Media

Legal Court Case

Understanding trials, verdicts, and legal vocabulary.

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Comprehension Quiz

1. Who decides the final result (verdict)?

The Prosecutor The Jury The Police

2. What was the verdict for the defendant?

Not guilty Guilty Undecided

3. What did the Prosecutor do after the verdict?

He agreed with the judge. He left the room. He shouted "Objection!"

Judge: Members of the jury, have you reached a verdict?

Foreman: Yes, Your Honor. We have.

Judge: Please read it to the court.

Foreman: In the case of The State vs. Mr. Jones, we find the defendant... not guilty.

Prosecutor: Objection, Your Honor! The evidence clearly shows—

Judge: Order in the court! The jury has spoken. The defendant is free to go.