Rédaction du prononcé d’un juge

Résumé du document

Ladies and gentlemen, you all may sit. The jury has debated and has reached a verdict. I am going to read it, as well as my final observations on the case Harding versus Meldes. Ms. Anna Giovalla Meldes, born Locilla on January 5th of 1991, you have been found guilty on 2 counts of accusation : verbal and physical harassment against Mr. Anthony Harding, and disturbance of public order.

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[...] As you explained, your actions were a result of personal issues combined with alcohol. While this does not excuse what happened, it eases me in the thought that you are not a dangerous criminal, but rather a lost soul to be put on the right path again. I hope this light sentence will allow you to reflect on this. You have 21 days to appeal days to request court-appointed counsel. Do you acknowledge the receipt of your appellate rights? This session is now ended. [...]

[...] He then verbally stated his discomfort and asked you to leave him alone. You then proceeded to grab a glass on the counter and smash it on the hand of Mr. Harding. By this act you left him with a permanent scar. The psychological consequences of your action were also very heavy on the plaintiff, since he had to stop working for one entire week. The defendant has plead guilty, and the jury and I have heard the remorse you expressed. [...]