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The following is a part of a scene in a court house in a city in Indonesia. The defendant, Mr. Lele
has been charged with murder. He has accused of murdering Mr. Lolo by pushing the victim
from the balcony down to the swimming pool in his yard. Many people were present in the
court house including the prosecutor, the defendant and his defence lawyer, the judge and
some law students.
3. Two kilograms of marijuana is being held by the police as (evidence / evident) in the case
against the drug pushers.
4. Next week the court will hear the (testimony / testify) of six witnesses called in by public
prosecutor.
5. The defendant was charged with (smuggling / smuggler) marijuana to Indonesia from
Malaysia through the unguarded coastal area of Sumatra.
6. During the trial every (witness / witnesses) was called to give evidence under the oath : “I
swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God.”
7. With the (approval / approve) of the presiding judge, the public prosecutor asked the
witness a few more questions.
8. Police (investigate / investigation) revealed (mengungkapkan) that the prisoner had used
acid to destroy the body of his victim.
9. It is usually not a (crime / criminal) when you kill someone to self defense.
10. The (prosecution / prosecute) of the corruptor was in the interest of society.
11. The (try / trial) was lengthly and tiring, so the presiding judge called for a recess.
12. Public servants will (enforcement / enforce) the new tax regulations starting next month.
13. In the United States, private (detective / detects) are often hired to investigate murder
cases.
14. The defense lawyer cannot get along very well with his (client / cliental) since they come
from different ethnic groups.
15. Justice has not been (administered / administration) very well since the new regime has
taken over the country (rezim baru telah mengambil alih negara).