In legal writing, we want to eliminate doubtful, hedged, timid, and misleading phrases and words. You should only use these expressions when writing a complaint and the exact places or times are unknown. Rewrite the following sentences:

• The defendant probably pleaded guilty solely because his attorney told him to plead guilty.
• The accident occurred at or near the intersection of Union Street and Springfield Lane.
• It appears that the plaintiff had back injuries before the accident.
• The judge seems to question whether the plaintiff is telling the truth about what happened the night of the accident.
• The witness basically confirmed the facts about the crime without offering any new information