Guilty: A Short Story

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“Another case on stealing, wow to much in a day, I’m ready to go home” Said Ms.Rasher. As Ms.Rasher walks into the courtroom she see’s the criminal and witness, this shocked Ms.rasher because the witness was a child. Courts in trial, Isabella you plead guilty of committing the crime, may i ask why you shoplifted from Walmart? “ Ms.Rasher what happened here was i just forgot to pay okay? It was an accident i thought i already payed and i walked out” said Isabella.
“ Do you think I was born yesterday? I heard that one too many times you know they all say “ i just forgot to pay” Ms.Rasher said. “May i have my first witness to the stand please and you need to say everything that you saw no lies please and thank you, you may begin your statement”.
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Ms. Rasher Two days later: “We back in trial with 2 seconds of footage that you DID commit the crime, we shall watch the footage” Ms.Rasher said while yawning. The video clip voice over: “ As you can see over her Isabella put the phone in her bag and walks away as the security spots her.” With this evidence to plead guilty and will be sentenced to jail for 5 years, with shoplifting and lying to a judge. If you have a ny explanation thank might help you please say it.’ Said Ms.Rasher. “ I dont im sorry i needed a phone because my broke i know i shouldn't have shoplifted but i did, i do plead guilty thank you for your time” said Isabella. “This case is solved thank you” Said Ma.Rasher. As the the guards take Isabella to jail she thanks once again her Lawyer,” Thank you i'm sorry that i wasted you time if only i told the truth i could have had less years i'm deeply sorry”, “ It's okay thanks my job please think before you steal, or make any wrong decisions it would really help you out in the future if you work hard in jail maybe we will be able to release you, once again think before you do wrong it will help you out a whole

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