conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Because of this, the defendant tended to be at a disadvantage, compared to the prosecution. This world could really choose weird ways in which to be antiquated. The presiding judge was a clergyman sent from the Spiritual Church, as the Church handled the administration of justice in this world. There were other spectators too, all standing, as there were no audience seats.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
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conversations.value:  “The prosecution may begin their opening statement.”
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Thank you, Your Honor.” The man sitting opposite us, who had to be the attorney, stood up. He was incredibly average in terms of build and height, but he had sharp eyes, giving him a shrewd look. He said something to the woman by his side—Berta, I presumed—who then went to the witness stand. “My client, Berta Bahlke, was assaulted by the defendant, Joel Santana. The crime in question occurred on Imperial Date…” Standing at the prosecution’s table, the attorney outlined Berta’s account of the events in a clear, sonorous voice.
conversations.prefix: Prosecution Attorney:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  I was impressed by the confidence he exuded in his tone and body language, but then again, he was an expert who had likely done this dozens of times before. He had prepared his client beforehand too, as she shed tears the moment he recounted the violence that had occurred.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “From these facts, the defendant’s guilt is clear.”
conversations.prefix: Prosecution Attorney:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Hmm…” The presiding judge nodded thoughtfully.
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Things weren’t looking great for us.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “The defendant may begin their opening statement.”
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Thank you, Your Honor,” our side’s attorney replied as Joel took the witness stand. “The prosecution’s case rests entirely on circumstantial evidence. Even more concerning, there is no evidence outside of the plaintiff’s testimony.”
conversations.prefix: Defense Attorney:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Objection, Your Honor,” Berta’s attorney interrupted. “The plaintiff’s body is covered in injuries, amongst which are some of the most severe and terrible wounds a woman may suffer. My client has no reason to lie.”
conversations.prefix: Prosecution Attorney:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Objection sustained. The prosecution makes a fair point.”
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Oh dear. This wasn’t going well at all.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “B-but, Your Honor! There were no witnesses at the location where the crime allegedly took place! It would be illogical to let a single person’s testimony deem a man guilty!”
conversations.prefix: Defense Attorney:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Our side’s attorney was the equivalent of a public defender in my world—in other words, an attorney appointed by the country for those who couldn’t procure their own. I didn’t think he was incapable, but he was definitely less skilled than an expensive attorney.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I shall give the defendant a chance to rebut the claims, then. Where were you and what were you doing at the time of the incident?” the presiding judge asked Joel.
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I decline to answer,” Joel replied curtly from the witness stand.
conversations.prefix: Joel:
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conversations.value:  As he did so, I saw a smile rise to the face of Berta’s attorney.
conversations.prefix: Narration:
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conversations.value:  “Did I hear that correctly? You decline your right to rebut?” the presiding judge asked. “If that’s the case, then I’m left with no choice but to deem you guilty.”
conversations.prefix: Judge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I am innocent of any crime,” Joel said.
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