Question

1. Choose the right answer. (10) 1. They all thought he was guilty, but no one could_____ anything against him. a) accuse b) ensure c) point d) prove 2. I_____ to say anything unless I am allowed to speak to my solicitor. a) deny b) neglect c) refuse d) resist 3. The case against Mary Caine was_____ for lack of evidence. a) discarded b) dismissed c) refused d) resigned 4. At the end of the trial he was_____ of murder. a) condemned b) convicted c) convinced d) penalised 5. The _____ denied that he had assaulted a policeman. a) plaintiff b) arrested c) suspect d) criminal 6. The ____ are permitted to be cross-examined by the counsel for the defence. a) witnesses b) delinquents c) evidents d) offenders 7. Those acting for the defendant propose to appeal_____ the sentence. a) against b) for c) out d) to 8. The prosecutor takes over the case from the police who have already _____the accused _____specified crimes. a) blamed...for b) charged... for c) accused...of d) charged... with 9. After considering the case, the judge put the young offender_____ for two years. a) in charge b) in parole c) on probation d) on trial 10. If the defendant does not respond, judgment may be given _____ of the claimant. a) for the benefit b) in favour c) for advantage d) to pardon

Answer 1

The given questions pertain to the selection of correct legal terms in various legal contexts, involving the presumption of innocence, the legal process, and the accused's rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answers to the legal vocabulary questions are as follows:

1. Prove. They all thought he was guilty, but no one could prove anything against him.
2. Refuse. I refuse to say anything unless I am allowed to speak to my solicitor.
3. Dismissed. The case against Mary Caine was dismissed for lack of evidence.
4. Convicted. At the end of the trial he was convicted of murder.
5. Suspect. The suspect denied that he had assaulted a policeman.
6. Witnesses. The witnesses are permitted to be cross-examined by the counsel for the defense.
7. Against. Those acting for the defendant propose to appeal against the sentence.
8. Charged... with. The prosecutor takes over the case from the police who have already charged the accused with specified crimes.
9. On probation. After considering the case, the judge put the young offender on probation for two years.
10. In favour. If the defendant does not respond, judgment may be given in favour of the claimant.