N400, Part 9 #15-16

Charged with committing a crime

• Police said you are guilty.

• You have been acquitted of all charges.

• The evidence is insufficient to proceed.

• You are innocent until proven guilty.

Suspended sentence; probation; paroled

• No jail, under supervision.

• Immediate imprisonment without parole.

• Community service requirement.

• Mandatory rehabilitation program.

Driving under the influence (DUI)

• Drunk driving.

• Driving with a suspended license.

• Driving without insurance.

• Driving over the speed limit.

Pled guilty

• You said you are innocent.

• You said you are guilty.

• You are not responsible.

• You are pleading not guilty.

Arrested

• Put into jail.

• Released from custody.

• Given a warning.

• Sent to a rehabilitation center.

Rehabilitative program

• A program to stop drinking or doing drugs.

• A program for physical fitness and exercise.

• A program for academic tutoring and support.

• A program for financial planning and budgeting.

Domestic violence

• Hit your wife or husband.

• Provide emotional support to your partner.

• Engage in open communication with your spouse.

• Share household responsibilities equally.

Crimes and offenses

• break the law.

• follow the law.

• ignore the law.

• understand the law.

Convicted of a crime

• Found innocent.

• Found guilty.

• Released on bail.

• Acquitted of charges.

Cited

• a traffic ticket.

• a parking violation.

• a speeding warning.

• a vehicle registration.