At the beginning of the trial, the person who is accused pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges against them. The lawyers for the prosecution try to prove that the defendant is guilty, and the lawyers for the defence try to prove that their client is innocent. The judge and the jury examine the evidence and listen to the testimony of the witnesses. At the end of the trial, the judge then sums up the case, and the jury then gives their verdict . If the person is found guilty , the judge sentences them to a period of time in prison, or orders them to pay a fine . If the person is found not guilty , they are released .
庭审开始时，被告对针对自己的指控表示认罪或不认罪。 控方律师试图证明被告有罪，辩方律师则试图证明当事人是清白的。 法官和陪审团对证据进行检审，并听取证人的证词。 审理结束时，法官对案件进行总结，然后由陪审团作出裁决。 如果被告有罪，法官就判处其一段时间的徒刑或命令其支付罚金。 如果被告无罪则被释放。