“MATT SWANSON ON A TRIAL” ( CHARACTERS: Judge, Matt Swanson, Matt’s lawyer, an attorney – Mr. Johnson, a police inspector, a witness – Andy Nelson, Jim Carlson, Jim Carlson’s lawyer)
Judge: Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down, The case of Matt Swanson is discussed all about. Well, Matt Swanson what can you say? If you still have no witnesses you may pray! Matt: Your honor, I’m innocent. I’ve not done anything bad. You should believe me; I swear I’m not mad! I was cheated and I was tricked. Be merciful, your honor don’t be so strict!
Judge: Please, sir calm down. We’ll figure everything out Mr. Johnson, what can you say? Do you have any new facts to present today? Attorney: This man is charged with drug smuggling, Nobody knows how far he was traveling. He was arrested at customs without delay, Heroin was found, as he made his way. Now he is pretending to be without sin! I don’t know your honor, if we can believe him.
Matt’s lawyer: He is not guilty, I must say. Here is his lawyer, his life to save. I’m here to protect him. No matter what you confirm, The boy is not brave, But his word is firm. Judge: Well, you may start, my dear. Try to persuade us that we are not fair Matt’s lawyer: Thank you, your honor. Let’s ask him some questions. Matt Swanson how did you get the parcel And ruined your life, as a sand castle?
Matt: A man in a café gave it to me, I’m ready to help, if somebody needs. Matt’s lawyer: How did it happen that you entered this scheme? That moment started your terrible dream! Matt: He found my wallet, when I’d almost lost it. I did not suspect how much it will cost me. Matt’s lawyer: Did he tell you his name or address? What else could raise your awareness ?
Matt: He said he was Jim Carlson I wanted to be helpful, So I was very grateful. Matt’s lawyer: What else can you say? Any other reasons for you to obey? Matt: He said he had lived in England once, by the way, He had a parcel for some friends to post. I was asked to help him, he lived far away. And he found my wallet, that I needed the most.
Matt’s lawyer: Yes, Matt Swanson you should pray, Even the honest people may betray. Judge: Do you have any witnesses to save your life? May be you have some friends, or even a wife? Matt: Yes, your honor I have a friend, Andy Nelson is the one I can depend.
Andy: We have been friends for many years, I am the person for whom he cares. I’ve known him since we were small, He couldn’t commit any crimes at all! He is just learning to drive, Your honor this charge is a joke He never used drugs, he doesn’t even smoke! He was cheated and tricked, Your honor, please, don’t be so strict
Police officer: Your honor, I’m sorry for interrupting. I’m a police officer, fighting against corrupting. We have investigated the case, And carefully inspected the place. The thing is that we found some drugs. We read the address on the box; And decided to visit the house on these blocks. We found two men there, And have arrested just to be fair They are accused of drug smuggling; And Matt Swanson should be relieved without any struggling.
Attorney: Your honor, we have got the results of the expertise, The fingerprints could not be disguised. Jim Carlson is the one who should be caught. Oh, he is already brought to the court ?! Judge: Very interesting! I should like to see him. Who is this man you refer to as Jim?
J. Carlson: I was having a rest on the Paradise Island What beautiful weather there was… I dreamt to visit this land, The sea, the hot sand! And, well, you know … Such beautiful land!! I like to sail when the wind does blow I agreed to make an honest confession This man is a lawyer, by his profession.
J. Carlson: I was having a rest on the Paradise Island What beautiful weather there was… I dreamt to visit this land, The sea, the hot sand! And, well, you know … Such beautiful land!! I like to sail when the wind does blow I agreed to make an honest confession This man is a lawyer, by his profession.
J. Carlson: Well, yeah, I’m really sorry, I’ve left my fingerprints over there. (sarcasm) The end of the story!!! (The jurymen and the judge are discussing the case)
Judge: Ladies and gentlemen, stand up please! Here is the punishment we should release. We discussed the case, no ways for defense, Drug-smuggling is a serious offence. Jim Carlson is sentenced to ten years, Living on a desert island alone with his tears He may use the chance to sail, And enjoy life without . (J. Carlson is crying)