Trial of the matter
At a lawyer's office
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Lawyer: Now, Mr. Alexander, I understand you've been charged
with a driving offence. Is that right?
Man: Careless driving.
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.
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Man: I don't know. It's the first time I've gone to court.
Lawyer: Well, if it's the first time you've been asked to come to court,
then it's likely all that's going to happen tomorrow is the date
is going to be set for the actual trial of the matter.
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1- What does "trial of the matter" mean?
2- What is synonym for "trial of the matter"?
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rezaenglish 1- What does "trial of the matter" mean? A trial is when someone accused of a crime goes before a judge and jury and argues why he should not be sent to jail or get a big penalty. In the US, the jury makes the decision if the accused is guilty or innocent, and the judge sets the punishment.
- rezaenglish 1- What does "trial of the matter" mean?
- A trial is when someone accused of a crime goes before a judge and jury and argues why he should not be sent to jail or get a big penalty.
- In the US, the jury makes the decision if the accused is guilty or innocent, and the judge sets the punishment.
- There are different procedures in different countries.
- ""the matter" means the case or the crime or offence that will be presented in court.
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rezaenglish1- What does "trial of the matter" mean?
A trial is when someone accused of a crime goes before a judge and jury and argues why he should not be sent to jail or get a big penalty.
In the US, the jury makes the decision if the accused is guilty or innocent, and the judge sets the punishment. There are different procedures in differe
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