Crimes Sentences Legal professions

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EXERCISE 10 Copy the following table into your notebooks. Write as many words and expressions as you can think of to complete it. Where is not necessarily a 'correct' position for a particular word. The choice is personal.

EXERCISE 9 Match the sentences with the crimes.

I Fine I Prison I Fine I Prison

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Crime I Magistrates' Court Crown Court

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1. Burglary I $1000 I 6 months I unlimited I 14 years

2. Grievous bodily harm I $1000 I 6 months I unlimited I 5 years

3. Possession of firearm I $1000 I 6 months I unlimited I 5 years

4. Possession of cannabis I $500 I 3 months I unlimited I 5 years

5. Common assault I $200 I 2 months I - I

6. «Going equipped for stealing»I $1000 I 6 months I unlimited I 3 years

7. Murder - - I life imprisonment

1)murder of a policeman; a)100 hours of community service;

2)drinking and driving without causing a death; b)6 months in prison or a $5000

fine and disqualification from

driving;

3) robbing a bank with a gun; c) five to ten years in prison

4) stealing goods from a shop («shop-lifting»); d) a $300 fine;

5) driving without insurance; e) a $3000 fine;

6) vandalising a telephone-box. f) life imprisonment.

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burglary fine judge

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EXERCISE 10 Work in pairs and find arguments for and against the death penalty. Discuss the following questions:

- mild sentences are a sign of a civilised society;

- capital punishment is not a deterrent to murder;

- the punishment must fit the crime.

Use the following words and expressions:

- That's what I think.

- I see what you mean, but on the other hand ...

- I think so too.

- That's ridiculous.

- I'm afraid I can't agree with you.