1. The public (was informed) that the jury (had found) the accused guilty of committing a serious offence.
2. The article said that trial courts (had) the main burden in the administration of justice.
3. The prisoner was sure that his lawyer (would appeal) against the severity of the sentence the next week.
4. The case of robbery (has been investigated) since September.
5. This week the higher court (has dismissed) the prisoner's appeal.
6. This Wednesday the jurors (will bring in/brought in) the verdict of guilty.
7. Last week the offender (was arrested) by the policeman.
8. Two weeks ago this case of murder (was solved) by the police inspector.
