Story # 217 : Travelling : Court room situation

General Terms Related to Unfortunate Events and Difficult Situations - Accident - Mishap - Misfortune - Crime - Incident - Emergency - Trouble - Hardship - Unexpected event - Adverse event - Setback - Crisis Words and Phrases Related to Jail and Imprisonment - Jail / Prison / Detention center - Custody - Lockup - Arrest - Apprehended / Detained - In custody - Behind bars - Serving time - Sentenced - Bail - Bail bond - Parole - Probation - Prison term / Sentence - Convicted - Acquitted - Released on parole / bail - Detainee - Jail cell - Guard / Prison officer Terms for Unlawful Actions and Legal Violations - Crime / Offense - Violation of the law - Illegal activity - Law breaking - Felony - Misdemeanor - Theft / Robbery / Burglary - Assault - Fraud - Drug possession - Disturbance - Disorderly conduct - Unauthorized entry - Smuggling - Corruption - Embezzlement - Charges / Allegations - To break the law - To commit a crime Common Phrases and Set Expressions for Legal and Courtroom Situations - I am innocent. - I didn't do it. - I plead not guilty. - I am guilty. - I confess. - I wish to remain silent. - I want to speak to a lawyer / attorney. - Can I have a lawyer present? - I need legal assistance. - I was wrongly accused. - I have a lawyer. - What's the charge? - Court hearing / trial / court session - Legal proceedings - To stand trial - To be prosecuted - To be convicted - To be sentenced - To appeal - Courtroom / court of law - Witness stand - Defendant - Prosecutor - Defense attorney / lawyer - Judge - Jury - Bailiff - Sentencing - Plea bargain - Court order - Evidence / proof - Testimony - Cross-examination - To testify - To plead guilty / not guilty - Docket - To show cause - Bail hearing - Remand (to keep in custody) - To dismiss the case Useful Phrases in Courtroom and Legal Contexts - "Your Honor, I am innocent." - "I object." - "May I have a moment to speak?" - "Could you clarify that?" - "I would like to call a witness." - "I waive my right to a lawyer." - "The evidence is insufficient." - "I understand the charges." - "I am ready to proceed." - "When will the verdict be announced?" - "I accept the sentence." - "I am filing an appeal." - "Where am I being detained?" - "How long is the sentence?" - "Can I get a bail?" - "Please, I need legal help." Idioms and Common Expressions - "In hot water" (being in trouble) - "On the wrong side of the law" - "Behind bars" - "Catch someone red-handed" - "Set someone free" (release from custody) - "On trial" - "Thrown in jail" - "Serving time" - "Faced with charges" - "A case of mistaken identity" - "To be on the charges" - "To plead for mercy" - "In the dock" (British idiom for in court) - "A criminal record" - "Get off scot-free" (avoid punishment) - "To make a clean breast of it" (confess fully) #english #stories #fun #grammar #video #lesson #tale #exam #fce #cpe #Ielts #tutor #Lana'sTeacher`sСellar #Lana #Teacher #Сellar #топыкатегорий #егэ #огэ #английскийегэ #английскийогэ #экзамен #подготовка #путешествия #погода #природа #хобби #еда #аудирование #истории #история #английский #урокиготовые #материалыпоанглийскому #дляучителя #masteryourenglish #all #you #need #english #intromarket #amazy #progressme #edvibe #vibe #englishvibe 📚 Меня можно найти тут: 🚀 Сайт с материалами - amazy : https://amazy.world/app/profile/1817 🎤 Telegram - https://t.me/TeachersCellar ❤️ Мой VK: https://vk.com/lana_tc 📚 Мои публикации можно посмотреть тут: https://intr-market.ru/author/6742/ ❤️ Мой VK для учителей: https://vk.com/fluencyeasy_ltc