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Attorneys' Opening Statements

The lawyer for the plaintiff in a civil case or the prosecutor in a criminal case may make an opening statement telling you what they expect the evidence to show. The defendant's lawyer may also choose to give an opening statement after the plaintiff's attorney or prosecutor, telling you what the defense expects the evidence to show. The lawyers' statements are not evidence. Their purpose is to give you the framework of th e case, the points of conflict, and the issues of the case that you will need to decide. Be careful that you do not let any of the information presented in the opening statements become evidence in your mind. Remember that the lawyers' statements are only their versions of what happened, not evidenc

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Trial Terms

Today's Terms

Jurisdiction

Definition:
The authority of a court or other governmental agency to adjudicate controversies brought before it.

Indictment

Definition:
A document that contains the felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges that were voted by the grand jury.

Plead Guilty (guilty plea)

Definition:
When defendant admits to having committed a charged offense.

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