Ms. Citton: The first thing that happens in a trial is called opening statements. This is when each attorney can tell the jury what evidence they will present during the trial. The Crown Prosecution goes first, and then the Defense. Crown 1: Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: the defendant has been charged with the crime of second degree murder, aggravated assault, breaking and entering, and destruction of property… [Continue opening statement] Defense 1: Public Defender: [Stand up and talk to the jury.] Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: under the law my client is presumed innocent until proven guilty. [Continue opening statement] Ms. Citton: After the opening statements, witnesses are called to testify about what they know about the case. Sometimes the attorneys want to show physical things—like a weapon or a photograph—to the jury. These things are called exhibits. The jury may only consider an exhibit the exhibit into evidence when they meet to decide if the judge admits if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. Mateo A: The prosecution may call its first witness. The People call______________________. Crown 2: [Ace takes the witness to the witness stand.] Ace: Please stand. Raise your right hand. Do you promise that the testimony you shall give in the case before this court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Witness 1: I do. Ace: Please state your first and last name. Witness 1: [Give your trial and last name.] You may be seated. Ace: Crown 2: {Enter line of questioning; remember to stick to the facts} Witness 1: {Enter line of questioning; answer to the best of your knowledge} Crown 2: Thank you, I have no further questions. Mateo A: Does the defense have any questions?
Ms. Citton: The first thing that happens in a trial is called opening statements. This is when each attorney can tell the jury what evidence they will present during the trial. The Crown Prosecution goes first, and then the Defense. Crown 1: Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: the defendant has been charged with the crime of second degree murder, aggravated assault, breaking and entering, and destruction of property… [Continue opening statement] Defense 1: Public Defender: [Stand up and talk to the jury.] Your Honor and ladies and gentlemen of the jury: under the law my client is presumed innocent until proven guilty. [Continue opening statement] Ms. Citton: After the opening statements, witnesses are called to testify about what they know about the case. Sometimes the attorneys want to show physical things—like a weapon or a photograph—to the jury. These things are called exhibits. The jury may only consider an exhibit if the judge admits the exhibit into evidence when they meet to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. Mateo A: The prosecution may call its first witness. Crown 2: The People call______________________. [Ace takes the witness to the witness stand.] Ace: Please stand. Raise your right hand. Do you promise that the testimony you shall give in the case before this court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Witness 1: I do. Ace: Please state your first and last name. Witness 1: [Give your and last name.] Ace: You may be seated. Crown 2: {Enter line of questioning; remember to stick to the facts} Witness 1: {Enter line of questioning; answer to the best of your knowledge} Crown 2: Thank you, I have no further questions. Mateo A: Does the defense have any questions? trial
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