Trial Procedures

This case does not require a unanimous verdict

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

You must hire your own attorney for this type of case

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

An attorney's last chance to convince the jury

• Opening Statement

• Cross Examination

• Instructions to the Jury

• Closing Argument

Provides a summary of the case to the Jury

• Opening Statement

• Direct Examination

• Cross Examination

• Verdict

Direct and Cross Examination happen in this step

• Opening Statements

• Introduction of Evidence

• Closing Arguments

• Verdict and Judgement

An example of evidence

• Opening Statement

• Closing Argument

• A weapon

The person accused of a crime is called this

• The Plaintiff

• The Prosecutor

• The Defendant

They must determine the facts and apply the law

• Judge

• Jury

• Defense Attorney

• Prosecutor

Requires a higher burden of proof

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

This case may require payment of damages

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case