Упр. 3. Переведите текст В на русский язык с помощью словаря.

THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (part 2)

At the grand jury stage, the prosecutor presents the evidence to a grand jury, a group of citizens from the community. The grand jury meets in secret. The accused has no right to be present or defend himself before the grand jury. The grand jury determines if there is sufficient evidence to believe that the accused has committed the crime. If they find that this is true the accused will be formally charged with the crime (indicted). Then the accused is brought before the trial court.

At the trial, the prosecuting attorney presents the evidence and witnesses which establish the guilt of the accused. The judge supervises the trial.

Упр. 4. Выберите соответствующее объяснение к данным ниже словам.

A magistrate is

a). the counsel for the defence;

b). an attorney general;

c). a judge;

An accused is

a). a witness of a crime;

b). a person charged with a crime;

c). a member of a jury;

Evidence is

a). information of a crime;

b). a verdict of a jury;

c). a minor offence;

A trial is

a). a police report;

b).a criminal investigation;

c). a court proceeding;

At a preliminary hearing a prosecutor

a). prepares a complaint;

b). presents the evidence against the accused;

c). sends the case to a grand jury;

ТЕКСТ С

Упр. 5. Переведите текст С на русский язык с помощью словаря. Найдите английские эквиваленты следующих выражений.

1. признать свою вину

2. признать кого-либо виновным

3. налагать наказание

4. в зависимости от характера преступления

5. оштрафовать человека

6. приостановить действие тюремного приговора

7. назначить преступнику условное освобождение

8. вести законопослушный образ жизни

9. освободить заключённого условно (под честное слово)

THE AMERICN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (part 3)

If the accused pleads guilty or if he is found guilty at the trial, the judge will impose punishment. Depending upon the nature of the offence, the judge may fine or sentence the offender to prison. The judge may also suspend a jail sentence and place the offender on probation. If put on probation, the offender will remain out of jail but he must live a law-abiding life and report regularly to a probation officer.

If the offender is sentenced to prison he may obtain an early release by the state parole board. The conditions for parole are similar to those for probation.

Упр. 6. Определите, как изменяется от момента совершения преступления до тюрьмы название человека, совершившего преступление, по мере прохождения через систему уголовного правосудия.

1. a prisoner 2. an accused 3. an offender 4. a suspect