10. Pleading Not Guilty in Court



1.

A: Order in the court!

B: I would like to make my plea.

A: What is it?

B: I would like to plead not guilty.

A: You do realize that all the evidence points to you?

B: I know. But I did not do it.

A: How do you figure that?

B: I didn't commit the crime.

A: Do you know who did?

B: If I tell you who did, will you release me?

A: I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal.

B: I'll tell you all you need to know.



2.

A: Order!

B: Your Honor, I am ready to make my plea.

A: What's your plea?

B: I am pleading not guilty.

A: But all the evidence points to you.

B: I am not the guilty party

A: What are you saying?

B: I am not the person who committed that crime.

A: Who is?

B: Will you let me go if I tell you?

A: We can work something out.

B: I have no problem singing like a canary.



3.

A: I need order in the court!

B: I am ready to make my plea.

A: What do you plead?

B: I plead not guilty.

A: All the evidence indicates that you are guilty.

B: I realize that, but I am not guilty.

A: Is that right?

B: I had nothing to do with the crime that was committed.

A: Who is the guilty party?

B: I'll tell you if you let me go.

A: I'd be glad to make a deal with you.

B: I am willing to tell you that information.



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