Step 7 - Cross-Examination by the Prosecutor/Plaintiff’s Attorney
Step 4 - Direct Examination by Prosecution/Plaintiff
Step 10 - Judge’s Verdict
Step 9 - Closing Argument-Defendant
Step 6 - Direct Examination by the Defendant’s Attorneys
Step 5 - Cross-Examination by the Defendant’s Attorney
Step 2 - Prosecution/Plaintiff Opening Statement
Step 1 - Opening of the Court
Step 3 - Defendant Opening Statement
Step 8 - Closing Argument-Prosecution/Plaintiff
The cross-examiner seeks to clarify or cast doubt upon the testimony of opposing witnesses. Inconsistency in stories, bias, and other damaging facts may be pointed out to the judge through cross-examination.
The cross-examiner seeks to clarify or cast doubt upon the testimony of opposing witnesses. Inconsistency in stories, bias, and other damaging facts may be pointed out to the judge through cross-examination.
The closing argument is a review of the evidence presented. It should indicate how the evidence has satisfied the elements of the charge or claim, point out the law applicable to the case, and ask for a favorable verdict.
The defendant’s attorney in a criminal or civil case summarizes the evidence for the Court which will be presented to rebut the case the prosecution/plaintiff’s attorney has made.
Defense conducts the direct examination of its own witnesses. At this time, testimony and other evidence to prove the defendant’s case will be represented. The purpose is to allow the witnesses to state the facts in support of the case.
The closing argument for the defense reviews the evidence as presented, indicates how the evidence does not satisfy the elements of the charge or claim, stresses the facts favorable to the defense and asks for a verdict favorable to the defense.
The Clerk of the Court of the judge will call the Court to order. When the judge enters, all of the participants should stand until the judge is seated. The case is announced and the judge asks the attorney for each side if they are ready. A representative from each team introduces and identifies each member of the team and the role each will play.
The prosecutors/plaintiff’s attorney conduct the direct examination of its own witnesses. At this time, testimony and other evidence to prove the prosecution’s (plaintiff’s) case will be represented. The purpose is to allow the witnesses to state the facts in support of the case.
In trials held without a jury, the judge determines the facts of the case and renders a judgment.
The prosecutor in a criminal case (or plaintiff’s attorney in a civil case) summarizes the evidence which will be presented to prove the case.