Stories tagged “court”
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Court Room Dialogue
“You said on August the 5th, you were out by the park drinking a half empty bottle of rum.” “Which you received from a party, where you last saw the women am I correct?” “Well yes that is what I have told the detectives th...
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Wasted Minute
The caretaker of the court of law shuffled some papers and looked around – appearing as dusty and as disinterested as the bronze faces on the wall outside. While having the appearance of boredom, the caretaker announced the names and surnames of the ...
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Shared Guilt
When the jury announced the guilty verdict, Rob’s stomach turned. His client had just looked at him, eyes tearing up, mouth open. “I’m sorry,” was all Rob could think to say, and the words rang hollow in his ears. He finished pl...
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Tell the Truth!
I sighed heavily with barely disguised contempt. The mostly empty court room echoed with the bitch’s vicious lies from the witness stand. Sitting handcuffed at the defense table I narrowed my eyes and glanced with longing at the Bailiffs chrome ....
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The plot begins
Grabbing a towel, Vanessa wiped herself down as she exited the shower. She spent a few extra minutes than she normally does, but she deserved it after a hectic day at court. Her ritual, shower, glass of wine, and then I Love Lucy marathon. Vanessa does...
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Nothing But the Truth
I had a hard time coming to terms with the death of both parents within a couple months of each other, especially seeing as I’d shot one. The court date had been set. I had exactly three weeks to prepare and my best friend’s older brother w...
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The Bounds of Possibility
“Please sum up the defence, Mr Davis,” said the judge. Daniel Davis looked around the courtroom as he stepped up to speak. He glanced over the tired jury, the restless crowd and the smug, slick prosecutor. Finally he looked hopelessly at hi...
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Outrageous Commands and Contrasting Demands.
“Oh, this is really quite dull,” declared the bored Queen. “Just bash in his skull. I don’t want him seen.” With a start and a hop, the nearest poor fop Ran straight for the fellow wearing trousers of yellow, And, right in...
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Distant Mistress
The courier pushed the double doors open himself, no servants, allowing only enough space to enter the receiving chamber with haste. This arrival lacked escort, nor were any royals waiting other than King Frederi and Councillor Jori. Splendor and cerem...