see through the defendant: realize the truth

the case is dismissed: the trial should not continue

convicted of the crime: the defendant is guilty

appeal the snetence: request for a judgement to be changed

felonies: serious crimes

capital punishment: death penalty

flogging: hitting someone with a whip

put on probation. set free but visited regularly by an official

minor offences: petty crimes

suspended sentence: they are free, another crime, much tougher punishment

grumpy: easily annoyed and often complaining

courteous: polite and showing respect

erratic: moving or behaving in a way thats not regular

abrupt: sudden

rigorous: to make certain is correct