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The trial officially began in mid-June of 1970. Judge Charles Older presided. He decided that the jury, once selected, would be locked up until the end of the trial - "to protect them from harassment and to prevent their being exposed to trial publicity." Older was given a bodyguard and his home was provided with protection.
The twelve jurors selected were five women and seven men with a range of ages spanning from 25 to 73. While many occupations were represented, one was a retired deputy sheriff.
In his opening statement, Bugliosi characterized Manson as "vagrant wanderer, a frustrated singer-guitarist...who would refer to himself as Jesus Christ...and was a killer who cleverly masqueraded behind the common image of a hippie that of being peace loving...but was a megalomaniac who coupled his insatiable thirst for power with an intense obsession for violent death."
Bugliosi stressed that Manson commanded his followers to commit the murders, but that "the evidence will show that they were very willing participants in these mass murders.
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In prosecution opening statement does the attorney tell you what the defense will testify?
No the defense attorney will cover that in THEIR opening statement. Every trial attorney's opening statements are unique to them. It is almost a trademark of their ability to operate in a trial atmosphere. There is no information required by statute, that MUST be covered in an opening statement, therefore the attorney may be as wide-ranging as they wish (within the bounds of offense being tried.) The prosecutor will tell the jury what the case is about and what they believe the evidence will show that will convince the jury to convict the defendant. They MAY allude to the testimony that will be offered by the defense but that is all.
Do you use a comma after Attorney Jane Hill?
Yes, you would use a comma after "Attorney Jane Hill" when it comes at the beginning of a sentence or when directly addressing someone by their title and name. For example, "Attorney Jane Hill, thank you for your assistance with this matter."
Is an opening or closing statement considered evidence?
That depends on the issue. If an attorney was being sued for not representing a client properly those could become evidence.
What would not be found in an opening statement?
Evidence based on hearsay would not be found in a opening statement.
Who is first person to open statement in criminal trial?
The prosecutor makes the first opening statement. The defense follows with its opening statement after the prosecution states its case.
The constitution's opening statement which explains its purpose is known as the?
The Preamble is the Constitution's opening statement and it explains it's purpose.
What is the opening statement of the US Constitution called?
The opening statement of the U.S. Constitution is called the preamble. It lays out who is forming the new government and why.
How would you Write A Opening statement for mock trial regarding intellectual property slander libel invasion of privacy defamation you are defensive attorney?
If you honestly don't know where to begin, I would have a long talk with my coach.
How to make a maiden statement at a public forum?
How do I give an impressive opening statement on radio
Types of opening paragraph. kinds of opening paragraph?
starteling statement, standard opening, anectdotes, comparison & contrast, and description
What do you call An opening statement of goals and objectives?
Preamble
The most important thing to consider in an opening statement is the impact that each and every will have on the jury?
statement
