TIẾNG ANH LUẬT HỌC 2 - GS VINH

Requests for information (requiring a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer)

• Are you familiar with a device known as (a beeper, a cell phone, etc.)?
• Are you familiar with this?
• Can you tell from looking (whether it’s yours, etc.)?
• Directing your attention to People’s exhibit (one, etc.) in evidence, can you tell the Court what is exhibit (one, etc.)?
• Do you recall making this statement?
• Do you recall this question?
• Do you recognize that exhibit?
• Do you swear that this is a true and accurate statement?
• Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
• Do you swear to well and truly interpret these proceedings, so help you God?
• Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that the answers you are about to give, touching upon your qualifications to serve as jurors in this case now before the court, will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?  (Oath to prospective jurors)
• Do you want the jury polled?
• Do you wish to say anything before sentence is imposed?
• Does (the picture, etc.) reasonably and accurately depict (the building, etc.)?
• Does that refresh your recollection?
• Did you discuss (cocaine, etc.?)
• Did you go to trial or did you plead guilty?
• Did you notice anything about (the envelope, etc.)?
• Did you post bail for (X’s) release?
• Did you advise (someone) of his rights?
• Did there come a time when you (left the house, etc.)?
• Have you filed a notice (of appearance)?
• Have you had any involvement with (the criminal justice system, etc.)?
• Have you had occasion to be involved with (an investigation, etc.)?
• Have you ever been involved in (drugs, etc.)?
• Have you formed an opinion as to (the cause of death, etc.)?
• Have you reached a verdict?
• Have you read the pre-sentence report?
• Have you received a copy of the complaint?
• Have you retained a lawyer or has one been appointed for you?
• Have you reviewed the pre-sentence report with your client?
• Is there anything that would prevent you from serving fairly and impartially?
• Is that your testimony?
• Is there any reason why sentence should not be imposed at this time?
• Is time excluded, your Honor?
• Is it fair to state (that you were living together, etc.)?
• Isn’t it a fact that (you were his girlfriend, etc.)?
• Isn’t that correct?
• Isn’t that right?
• Juror No. (X), is that your verdict?
• What was your state of mind regarding the reliability of the informant?
• Would that refresh your recollection?
• Would it be fair to say (that you knew him/her, etc.) prior to that time?
• Would you like the jury polled?
• Would you like to be heard?
• Would you like to say anything on your own behalf?
• You and each of you, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly try this case before you, and a true verdict render, according to the evidence and the law so help you God?  (Oath to jurors on trial)
• You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult your lawyer and insure his presence at your interrogation. If you want a lawyer and can’t afford one, one will be appointed to you. Do you understand each and every right that has been explained to you? Having all these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to me now?