| Lawyer: | Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, My client, Robert Malone, has been accused of a crime he did not commit. The prosecution has accused my client of being a pickpocket! I know we have heard the testimony of many people here today, …. people who claim the defendant, my client, stole their wallets. I feel sorry for these victims, I really do……… but my client is innocent! |
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| Lawyer: | Let’s look at the facts… one: These 'so-called' witnesses did not actually see the defendant steal anything………. two: When the police stopped him, he did not have any of the stolen wallets. There is no evidence. |
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| Lawyer: | Therefore, Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I ask you to think carefully before giving your verdict. My client is innocent! |
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| Judge: | Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict? |
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| Jury member: | Yes, your honor. our verdict is……not guilty! |
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| Robert: | Thank you so much! You were great! Thank you for all your hard work! |
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| Lawyer: | You’re welcome Robert! I knew you were innocent so my job was easy. Take care of yourself, okay? |
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| Robert: | Thanks once again... |
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| Lawyer: | Hey! Where’s my wallet? |
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| reach a verdict | | succeed in making the finding of a jury in a trial |
| guilty | | responsible for doing something bad |
| your honor | | a respectful title used to or of certain judges |
| jury | | a body of persons sworn to judge |
| accuse of | | to charge someone with a crime |
| commit | | to do something (usually a crime) |
| prosecution | | the lawyers against the defendant |
| pickpocket | | one who steals from pockets |
| testimony | | a declaration of truth or fact |
| defendant | | the person being sued or accused |
| victim | | people affected by a painful or sad experience |
| innocent | | not guilty |
| so-called | | refer to something that is not suitable |
| evidence | | something that shows the thing is true |
| witness | | one who is called on to testify before a court |