Unaware of $2 bail, man spends almost five months in prison

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1. Значение идиомы jump bail[jump bail] or [skip bail] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away andfail to come to trial, and so to give up a certain amount of moneyalready given to a court of law to hold with the promise that youwould come. The robber paid $2000 bail so he wouldn’t be put injail before his trial, but ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова bailBail — заклад, залог, поручительство Перевод слова Bail above — поручительство за уплату присужденной суммы remand on bail — возвращение на поруки bail surety — поручительство под залог to deny bail — отказать в поручительстве Her brother was out on Bail. Ее брата освободили под залог. There were no grounds to deny Bail. Не было ... Читать далее...
3. Legal ProblemsI was reading the newspaper this morning and saw a story about a university student Arrested and Charged with Burglary and Assault. Last Monday, this student hit a Security guard over the head, Broke into his professor’s office, and Stole the professor’s computer. He wasn’t doing well in the class and thought that he could ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы bail out[bail out ] {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until trial by leaving or promising money or property for a while. When college students got into trouble with the police, the college president would always bail them out. 2. {informal} To free from trouble by giving or lending money. He started a small business, ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы go bail for[go bail for] {v. phr.} To advance the necessary money as securityin order to release an accused person until trial. The arresteddriver had no trouble finding someone to go bail for him....
6. Значение идиомы out on bail[out on bail] {adv. phr.} Released from prison because a securitydeposit known as «bail» has been put up by an individual or a bailbond broker. The murder suspect was out on a one million dollarbail awaiting trial....
7. A tough case was being argued in courtA tough case was being argued in court. The defense attorney, feeling that he was in trouble, sent the judge a bottle of hundred-year old brandy. The defendant was fit to be tied. «The judge’ll kill me. Trying to bribe him! We’re dead!» «I don’t think so,» his attorney told him. «I sent it in ... Читать далее...
8. Lawyers on a juryA trial had been scheduled in a small town, but the court clerk had forgotten to call in a jury panel. Rather than adjourning what he thought was an exceptionally simple case, the judge ordered his bailiff to go through the courthouse and round up enough people to form a jury. The bailiff returned with ... Читать далее...
9. Question and answerQ: How can you tell if a lawyer is well hung? A: You can’t get a finger between the rope and his neck! Q: If you are stranded on a desert island with Adolph Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and a lawyer, and you have a gun with only two bullets, what do you do? A: ... Читать далее...
10. Better prison foodsSubject: You Deserve a Break Today San Francisco (UPI) — In what legal observers are already calling a landmark decision in the case of Jackson v. California, the California Supreme Court has recognized for the first time a constitutional right to chicken done right. The high court held that under the the due process clause ... Читать далее...
11. At night court, a man was brought in and setAt night court, a man was brought in and set before the judge. The judge said, «State your name, occupation, and the charge.» The defendant said, «I’m Sparks, I’m an electrician, charged with battery.» The judge winced and said, «Bailiff! Put this man in a dry cell!»...
12. Значение идиомы hold court[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal courtor a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when heheld court. 2. {informal} To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmedboys....
13. A judge asked a defendant to please standA judge asked a defendant to please stand. «You are charged with murdering a school teacher with a chain saw.» From out in the audience a man shouted, «Lying bastard!» «Silence in the court!», the judge shouted back to the man. He turned to the defendant and said, «You are also charged with killing a ... Читать далее...
14. Proffessional TermsThe pro quarterback was petitioning the court to have his recent marriage annulled. «On what grounds?» questioned the Judge, «This court does not take annulments lightly.» «Non-virginity,» replied the quarterback, «When I married her, I thought I was getting a tight end, but instead, I found that I had married a wide receiver.»...
15. A technical bastardA couple arrived at town hall seconds before closing time, and caught a judge just as he was about to leave, and asked him to marry them. He asked if they had a license and, when they didn’t, sent them off to get one. They caught the town clerk just as he was locking up, ... Читать далее...
16. One day a man was walking in the woods when he got lostOne day a man was walking in the woods when he got lost. For two days he roamed around trying to find a way out. He had not eaten anything during this period and was famished. Over on a rock ledge he spotted a bald eagle, killed it, and started to eat it. Surprisingly a ... Читать далее...
17. Joint sentenceA man was taken to court for stealing an item from a store. The man said to the judge, «Your Honor, I’m a Christian. I’ve become a new man. But I have and old nature also. It was not my new man who did wrong. It was my old man.» The judge responded, «Since it ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова unawareUnaware — незнающий, не подозревающий Перевод слова Unaware need — неосознаваемая потребность unaware of — не сознающий blissfully unaware — в блаженном неведении I was Unaware of the danger that lay ahead. Я не подозревал о поджидавшей впереди опасности. They were Unaware that the road had been closed. Они не знали, что дорога перекрыта. He ... Читать далее...
19. Baby bear wants to live somewhere elseThe three bears had been having some trouble recently and had ended up in family court. Mama and Papa bear were splitting up, and baby bear had to decide who he was going to live with. So, the judge wanted to talk to baby bear to see what he thought about living with either of ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы in someone’s favor, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in someone’s favor Перевод: в пользу кого-либо, в чью-либо пользу Пример: The judge decided the court case in our favor and we didn’t have to pay the court costs. Судья решил дело в нашу пользу, и нам не пришлось платить судебные издержки....
21. Перевод слова judgeJudge — судья; судить, оценивать, порицать Перевод слова Presiding judge — председательствующий судья to judge whether Smith is right or wrong — судить, прав Смит или неправ I judged him to be about 50 — мне показалось, что ему около пятидесяти judge not, that ye be not judged — не судите, да не судимы будете ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы assault and battery, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: assault and battery Перевод: такое преступление, когда преступник нападает и избивает кого-либо Пример: The man was arrested for assault and battery after the fight. Мужчина был арестован по обвинению в нападении после драки....
23. Sentencing a CriminalNancy: Hey, where have you been? Geraldo: I’ve been in the other courtroom watching the Sentencing of that Murderer. Nancy: Which murderer? Geraldo: The one who failed To get the charges reduced through a Plea agreement. During the Trial, her attorneys tried to show that there were Mitigating circumstances, but the Judge didn’t Buy it. ... Читать далее...
24. Top 10 Tax Dodgers«Most of us» being the operative term — a few delinquents try to fool the tax collector, but it usually only works for so long. Here are 10 of the biggest (and most famous) tax dodgers. Willie Nelson It’s tough to be mad at Willie Nelson. So when Willie got into tax trouble, his fans ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова islandIsland — остров Перевод слова Small island — островок to live on an island — жить на острове a desert island — необитаемый остров The Island’s population irrupted. Население острова резко возросло. The Island possesses great charm. Остров обладает величайшим очарованием. The Island’s birds are quite tame. Птицы острова совсем ручные. Интересные факты «Остров» (The ... Читать далее...
26. From the history of New York — Из истории Нью-ЙоркаThe first European explorer who saw Manhattan Island was Giovanni da Verrazano, an Italian merchant who was in the service of the French king, Francis I. The date was April, 1524. Today a bridge which carries his name, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, is one of the city’s most impressive sights. It is the longest suspension bridge ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова courtCourt — суд; добиваться, обхаживать Перевод слова International Court of Justice — Международный суд to court popularity — добиваться популярности to court the ladies — ухаживать за дамами Several members of the Court were under suspicion. Несколько членов суда были под подозрением. John is Courting Mary. Джон ухаживает за Мэри. The Court will not hear ... Читать далее...
28. Stupid people stories 02Stupid people DEADHEADS A man in Orange County Municipal Court had been ticketed for driving alone in the carpool lane. He claimed that the four frozen cadavers in the mortuary van he was driving should be counted. The judged ruled that passengers must be alive to qualify. THIS WOULD BE ME The judge called the ... Читать далее...
29. Making this chicken sandwich from scratch took six months, $1,500Forget farm-to-table — a Minnesota-based YouTuber has pushed the concept of cooking from scratch to whole new heights. While most of us would normally run to the supermarket for ingredients, Andy George, the founder of a new video series called «How to Make Everything,» took the task of making a chicken sandwich to its literal ... Читать далее...
30. Appeals Court Orders Woman Who Hid $1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot From Estranged Husband to Give It to HimA woman who kept $1.3 million in lottery winnings secret from her estranged husband to avoid having to give him half in their divorce settlement will now have to turn over the whole pot to him, this district’s Court of Appeal ruled Friday. Denise Rossi must give up her entire lottery share under a Family ... Читать далее...
31. Two blondes were walking through the woodsTwo blondes were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks. The first blonde said «These look like deer tracks.» The other said, «No, they look like moose tracks.» They argued and argued and were still arguing when the train hit them....
32. Best advice possibleTaylor was desperate for business, and was happy to be appointed by the court to defend an indigent defendant. The judge ordered Taylor, «You are to confer with the defendant in the hallway, and give him the best legal advice you can.» After a time, Taylor re-entered the courtroom alone. When the judge asked where ... Читать далее...
33. Leonardo DiCaprio Is Building a Resort on His Private IslandTen years ago, Leonardo DiCaprio ascended to the Marlon Brando Tier of Movie Stardom with the purchase of his very own island. Along with a business partner, the Oscar-nominated actor bought Blackadore Caye, a 104-acre unpopulated island off the coast of Belize. And now, DiCaprio has unveiled plans to build a luxury, eco-friendly resort there ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод слова bribeBribe — взятка, подкуп Перевод слова To bribe an official — дать взятку должностному лицу to get a bribe — получить взятку to bribe a judge — подкупить судью We Bribed the children with candy. Мы подкупили детей конфетами. He Bribed one of the guards to smuggle out a note. Он подкупил одного из охранников, ... Читать далее...
35. Lawyers as lab ratsThe National Institute of Health (NIH) announced last week that they were going to start using lawyers instead of rats in their experiments. Naturally, the American Bar Association was outraged and filed suit. Yet, the NIH presented some very good reasons for the switch. 1. The lab assistants were becoming very attached to their little ... Читать далее...
36. Familiar Epistle from a Parent to a Child Aged Two Years and Two Months на английском языке писателя Charles DickensMy child, To recount with what trouble I have brought you up-with what an anxious eye I have regarded your progress,-how late and how often I have sat up at night working for you,-and how many thousand letters I have received from, and written to your various relations and friends, many of whom have been ... Читать далее...
37. Divorce decision«Mr. Clark, I have reviewed this case very carefully,» the divorce court judge said, «and I’ve decided to give your wife $775 a week.» «That’s very fair, your honor,» the husband said. «And every now and then I’ll try to send her a few bucks myself.»...
38. Перевод слова dateDate — дата; свидание Перевод слова Delivery date — дата поставки the date of youth — юные годы, пора молодости date of birth — дата рождения to make a date with smb. — назначить свидание с кем-л. Is he still Dating Sarah? Он по прежнему встречается с Сарой? She has a hot Date with Michel. ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова supremeSupreme — верховный, высший, предельный Перевод слова The supreme test — решающее испытание Supreme Court of Judicature — Верховный суд (Великобритании) Supreme Pontiff — папа римский Money reigns Supreme here. Здесь правят деньги. A Supreme Court judge was charged with taking bribes. Судье Верховного Суда было предъявлено обвинение в получении взятки. Jupiter is the Supreme ... Читать далее...
40. Two story houseA man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, «Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.» «Because,» the man says,»I live in a two-story house.» The Judge replies, «What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about ... Читать далее...