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prosecute 
him.
D. They took him to the police station and formally 
charged 
him with the crime.
E. When the 
trial 
began and he appeared in 
court 
for the first time, he 
pleaded 
his 
innocence.
F.
The next morning the police 
arrested 
him.
Part 2
A. His barrister also said he was 
innocent
and asked the court to 
acquit 
him.
= Sentence 1
B. While he was in prison, he applied for 
parole.
C. As a result, the judge 
sentenced 
him to two years in prison.
D. He was 
released 
after 18 months.
E. However, there were several 
witnesses, 
and the 
evidence 
against him was overwhelming.
F.
Having all the 
proof 
they needed, the 
jury 
returned a 
guilty verdict. 
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Crime & the law
Part 3
A. Unfortunately, prison failed to 
rehabilitate 
him and after his 
release 
he continued with his 
misdeeds,
attacking an old woman in the street. 
= Sentence 1
B. Jim promised to 
reform 
and the pensioner withdrew her call for more severe 
retribution.
C. With this in mind, instead of passing a