LawEnglish words
by misak007
evidence
The police believe he is the thief, but all evidence suggests otherwise.
a convict
The convict was sentenced to five years in prison for theft.
a subpoena
The company received a subpoena to provide financial records.
to sue
She decided to sue the company for unfair dismissal.
perjury
She was sentenced to two years in jail for committing perjury.
an attorney
The defence attorney requested an adjournment.
civil law
Civil law covers disputes like property ownership and family matters.
a counsellor
A good counsellor listens carefully to their clients.
a forgery
He was arrested for forgery of official documents.
contract
Before signing the contract, get a lawyer to check it for you.
court of law
There's a special court of law for corruption and bribery cases.
a defendant
The defendant's lawyer argued that there was not enough evidence to convict him.
guilty
Do you think the jury will find the defendant guilty?
a judge
The judge will pronounce sentence on the defendant this afternoon.
the case
The police are investigating the case of the missing child.
a jury
The jury listened carefully to all the evidence before making their decision.
a lawsuit
The company filed a lawsuit against the former employee for breach of contract.
arson
The police are investigating arson that destroyed the old warehouse.
parole
The prisoner was granted parole after serving half of his sentence.
a prosecutor
The prosecutor presented strong evidence in the trial.
to sum up
To sum up, the meeting was successful and we achieved our goals.
a claim
The company filed a claim for damages after the accident.
a verdict
After hearing the jury's verdict, the defendant's relatives cried and hugged one another.
a mortgage
I need to take out a mortgage to buy a house.
prejudice
The jury was instructed to set aside prejudice when considering the case.
to arrest
The woman and two men were arrested the day after the explosion.
capital punishment
Some people argue that capital punishment violates human rights.
criminal law
The criminal law in the United States varies from state to state.
a defense attorney
I’ve hired the best defense attorney in the city.
illegal
He was arrested for illegal drug possession.
innocent
He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.
a misdemeanor
The teenager was charged with a misdemeanor for vandalizing the school.
to testify
Ten witnesses are expected to testify at the trial today.
a murder
The detective is investigating a murder case.
coercion
The suspect claimed that his confession was obtained through coercion.
negligence
The company was sued for negligence after a customer was injured on their premises.
a robbery
He reported the robbery to the authorities immediately.
vandalism
Many people were upset about vandalism that occurred during the festival.
an agreement
Finally the two sides have reached an agreement.
to fulfill
The article seems to fulfill all of the criteria.
legally
The company operates legally under the regulations set by the government.
an alibi
He provided an alibi for his whereabouts during the robbery.
an alternative verdict
In some cases, the judge may allow an alternative verdict to be considered.
an amnesty
The president announced an amnesty for those who had violated immigration laws.
to appeal
She will appeal against the judge's decision.
lawless
The city became lawless after the government fell.
a rape
The news reported a rape that occurred in the city last night.
an assault
The police arrested the man for assault after he hit someone in the park.
to attest
The witness was called to attest to what he saw during the event.
bail
She was able to pay bail and was released from jail.
house arrest
He was sentenced to six months of house arrest.
bankrupt
The company went bankrupt last year.
corruption
Corruption in the government is a serious issue.
bill of costs
After the trial, the bill of costs showed that the expenses were higher than expected.
a debenture
Investors who are looking for higher yields may consider investing in debentures.
tax
Tax on luxury items is higher than on basic goods.
child abuse
It is important to recognize the signs of child abuse.
children in care
Children in care often face challenges that require special attention and care.
to be in jeopardy
His job is in jeopardy because of the company's financial problems.
to file a lawsuit
The company decided to file a lawsuit against the competitor for stealing their ideas.