Prosecution opening refers to the initial statement made by the prosecution in a criminal trial, where they outline the case against the defendant. This opening statement serves to inform the jury about the evidence they will present and the key points they intend to prove. It sets the stage for the trial and aims to establish a narrative that supports the prosecution's case. Importantly, it does not involve presenting evidence but rather summarizes what the prosecution believes the evidence will show.
WRAL Murder Trials - 2003 Jason Williford Prosecution's Opening Statement was released on: USA: 16 May 2012
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In a criminal trial, the prosecution makes the opening statement. This is because the prosecution bears the burden of proof, aiming to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense follows with its own opening statement, outlining its perspective and strategy for the case.
During opening arguments the prosecution presents theirs first, they will explain to a jury all of the circumstances of the case and explain what they will present to prove all of the evidence along with the type of testimony for the jury/judge to expect from any scheduled witnesses. The defense can present an opening argument at that time or they can reserve the option until after the prosecution presents their case. If the defense chooses to proceed with the opening they will explain why the Prosecutions case will be flawed, and what witnesses the defense will present to rebut the testimony of the prosecution witnesses.
During opening arguments the prosecution presents theirs first, they will explain to a jury all of the circumstances of the case and explain what they will present to prove all of the evidence along with the type of testimony for the jury/judge to expect from any scheduled witnesses. The defense can present an opening argument at that time or they can reserve the option until after the prosecution presents their case. If the defense chooses to proceed with the opening they will explain why the Prosecutions case will be flawed, and what witnesses the defense will present to rebut the testimony of the prosecution witnesses.
The prosecutor makes the first opening statement. The defense follows with its opening statement after the prosecution states its case.
Opening statement: APEX
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exposing oneself to prosecution
Evidence is never admitted during the opening statement, and the judges usually admonish the jury specifically that opening statements are only argument and not evidence. However, prosecutors will often show to the jury some evidence that they intend to introduce during the trial, but if for some reason that evidence is not introduced during the trial, the defendant can move for a mistrial at the close of the prosecution's case.
The Judge read a list of instructions and the prosecution and defence made their opening statements.
In criminal law, prosecution means the government attorney is charging and trying a case against an individual accused of a crime. The government attorney can also be referred to as the prosecution.