Pre-Trial:

The Judge and all parties meet to discuss the forms of evidence and witnesses. Each side will present evidence.

Trial: Opening statements:

• Prosecution leads the opening statement. They will present the charges being pursued and set the tone of why the defendant is guilty.

• The Defense will follow the prosecution's opening statement. They will set the tone towards the Judge on why they can prove doubt, on why the defense is not guilty.

Witnesses:

• The Prosecution calls up their witnesses first, referred to as the Direct Examination.

• The Defense is able to cross examine the witness if they choose so.

• The prosecution can redirect their witness.

• The Defense calls up witnesses after the Prosecution is out of witnesses and has rested.

• The Prosecution is able to cross examine the witness if they chose to do so.

• The Defense can redirect their witness.

Closing Statements.

• Prosecution leads the closing statement. They are expected to sum up the case and explain how they proved why the defendant is guilty of all charges.

• Defense will follow the prosecution’s closing statement. They are expected to sum up why the Prosecution did not prove the defense guilty

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