Complete the sentences using a suitable form a phrase from the list Appear in court Commit (a crime)...

1. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.
2. I’m appearing in court tomorrow and the prosecution will be opposing bail.
3. The owners were accused of setting fire to their own premises.
4. He was made to pay a fine of 30 pounds for parking in the wrong place.
5. She was arrested and charged for murdering her husband.
6. The best lawyer in the country took up her case and won it for her.
7. I’m accused of the murder of your husband.
8. He was suspected of stealing money from the safe but they had no real evidence.
9. You will be facing a number of serious charges when you go before the judge.
10. The jury found him not guilty.
11. If you plead guilty, the judge will probably reduce your sentence.

1. Found guilty
2. Appearing in court
3. Accused
4. Pay a fine
5. Arrested, facing charges
6. Took up
7. Accusing
8. Suspected of
9. Facing
10. Returned a verdict of
11. Plead guilty

Here are the sentences completed using a suitable form of the phrases provided:

1. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.

2. I’m appearing in court tomorrow and the prosecution will be opposing bail.

3. The owners were accused of a crime of setting fire to their own premises.

4. He was made to pay a fine of 30 pounds for parking in the wrong place.

5. She was arrested and put on trial for murdering her husband.

6. The best lawyer in the country took up her case and won it for her.

7. I’m suspecting you for the murder of your husband.

8. He was suspected of stealing money from the safe but they had no real evidence.

9. You will be facing a number of serious charges when you go before the judge.

10. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

11. If you plead guilty, the judge will probably reduce your sentence.

These completions illustrate various stages and aspects of legal procedures, from the initial accusation and arrest to trial and sentencing. Understanding these terms is crucial as they form the vocabulary used in legal contexts, specifically in criminal law. Each phrase represents a different part of the legal process, reflecting the complexity and structured nature of law enforcement and judicial proceedings.