Exercise 46. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(358) convincing proof

(359) irrefutable proof

(360) proof and hearing

(361) proof by testimony

(362) to take proof

(363) uncontrovertible proof

1. During … the suspect was confident and calm but when the judge was imposing the sentence it was evident that he was worried. 2. Don`t you see that the crime instrument found in your quarters is an … of your guilt? 3. The investigator was satisfied with the search results, he … of the suspect`s being aware of the criminals` plan. 4. The witness adduced a … of the plaintiff`s having right to seek damages. 5. The inspector found … to establish the case and from that moment he was sure the lawyer of the suspect would not be able to reach the case. 6. The inspector questioned the witness and found out everything he wanted to, so he got … and could attach those documents to the case.

Exercise 47. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(364) direct evidence

(365) hearsay evidence

(366) indirect evidence

(367) criminal evidence

(368) criminating evidence

(369) evidence on oath

1…. is considered to be absolutely reliable and just as witnesses should not lie after swearing. 2. … was not accepted at court as only the witnesses who personally had been at the crime scene could describe it. 3. The crime instrument found in the quarters of the suspect was the … of his guilt, while having motives for committing that offence was an … . 4. The … of the witness were written down in the materials of the murder case and then they were given to the judge. 5. The … was the main factor the prosecutor was referring to at the trial searching prosecution.

Exercise 48. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(370) to give in evidence

(371) to call in evidence

(372) to gather evidence

(373) to suppress evidence

(374) to withhold evidence

(375) to produce evidence

(376) to give evidence

(377) to adduce evidence

(378) to compare evidence

(379) to prepare evidence

(380) to put (to offer) in evidence

(381) to tender evidence

(382) to search for evidence

(383) to admit evidence

(384) to obtain evidence

(385) to review evidence

(386) to develop enough evidence

1.The witness was … because her testimony could have the resulting meaning for the case in revealing the truth. 2. During the trial the judge asked the suspect whether he could … of his words. 3. The witness … after the lawyer had reminded her of liability for perjury. 4. The detective was carefully … and questioning witnesses. He was sure of the suspect`s innocence and wanted to help the lawyer reach the case. 5. The jury could … and see that some facts were inconsistent and even proved the suspect`s innocence. 6. The state … the old lady … and she was glad to express her civic position, to tell the jury about everything she had seen and to be helpful for the society. 7. You see, your … won`t have much effect and won`t help Tom, as there are many other witnesses ready to testify upon a trial. 8. The judge asked the prosecutor, if he could … that the suspect was the only man who could penetrate into the victim`s flat. 9. When the investigator … and had no more grounds to doubt the correctness of his deductions, he committed the case to the court. 10. The lawyer announced that his client was innocent and the investigator … . He was sure of that because all the proofs had appeared unexpectedly and not long ago and there was no reliable information how he had obtained them. 11. The witness did not … though the suspect had asked her not to tell the investigator about everything. 12. The court … and the secretary was asked to write down the story told by the witness in the minutes of the hearing.

Exercise 49. Translate the following word combinations into Russian and use them in the sentences below:

(387) to testify upon a trial

(388) to testify to the truth

(389) failure to testify

(390) to testify for

1.Mrs. S. was against revealing her involvement in the case and she refused to … though her evidence was very important. 2. The witness agreed to … the defendant because the lawyer had confirmed her she had to help them to prove his innocence. 3. She had to … of the suspect`s words because she had seen him that day and could confirm he had been really at home. 4. The witness` … was the result of her being late for the trial.

Exercise 50. Translate the groups of related words. Use these words and word combinations to fill in the gaps in the following sentences:

A proof, – (391) proof positive, – (392) proofless, – (393) a proof of loss, – (394) to prove, – (395) to prove identity, – (395) to prove a will;

An evidence, – (396) to evidence, – (397) evident, – (398) evidenced, – (399) evidentiary, – (400) lack of evidentiary support;

(401) A forfeit, – (402) to pay the forfeit, – (403) property forfeit to the state, – (404) forfeit driving license, – (405) forfeitable, – (406) forfeiture of smth.

1. Drunken driving can result in … and even going to jail. 2. The lawyer persuaded his client that he had received … of his innocence and said there was no risk of losing the case. 3. Helen`s sister was ready to … for her, but according to the law she could not be a witness. 4. Police arrested James on suspicion of assisting an offender in spite of the … . 5. To cross the borderline the suspect needed a document to … . 6. The solicitor … of the estate owner and accepted it for storage until the time of pronouncement. 7. It was … for the lawyer that his client has made a mistake. 8. The inspector was looking through the … materials and paid attention that most of the proofs were indirect. 9. No one doubted the … participation of the suspect in the crime, only his lawyer announced that the witness had been prejudiced. 10. At the trial the victim adduced the picture of her damaged car and the receipt from the repair shop as a … . 11. The accusation was … but the accuser`s persistence could serve the man bad service even though his accuser could adduce no facts or evidence. 12. The offence was … and the driver said he was ready to pay the fine. 13. The court sentenced the criminal to long imprisonment and … as the accessed damage inflicted to the State was extremely high. 14. The inspector said the driver had to … and it was a calamity for the driver not to be able to drive a car for a year. 15. The offender … he had to pay, got the quittance and took it to the Police Office.