Court Proceedings sentences
30 sentences you'd actually hear about court proceedings. Each one opens a full practice page: connected-speech respell, native audio, and what happens between the words.
- He appealed to the supreme court as a last resort.
- He gave a compelling opening statement outlining his defense.
- He pleaded the fifth amendment to avoid self-incrimination.
- He questioned the credibility of the eyewitness account.
- He was called to testify about what he saw that night.
- He was held in contempt of court for his disruptive behavior.
- She filed a motion to suppress the evidence obtained illegally.
- She presented physical evidence to support her claim.
- She was cross-examined by the opposing counsel aggressively.
- She was granted immunity in exchange for her testimony.
- She was summoned for jury duty but was not selected.
- She watched the proceedings from the public gallery.
- The bailiff maintained order in the courtroom throughout the proceedings.
- The burden of proof lies with the prosecution in this case.
- The court reporter transcribed every word said during the trial.
- The court was adjourned until the following morning at nine.
- The defense attorney objected to the line of questioning.
- The exhibit was marked and entered into evidence.
- The judge declared a mistrial due to a procedural error.
- The judge entered the courtroom and everyone stood up.
- The judge instructed the jury on how to apply the law.
- The judge overruled the objection and allowed the question.
- The judge sustained the objection and instructed the witness not to answer.
- The jury retired to the deliberation room to reach a verdict.
- The prosecution rested its case after calling the final witness.
- The sentencing hearing is scheduled for next month.
- The trial lasted for three weeks due to the complexity.
- The verdict was read aloud by the jury foreperson.
- The witness swore to tell the truth, the whole truth.
- The witnesses were sequestered so they could not hear other testimonies.