Steps of A Trial Review

What is voir dire?

• Judge's Rulings

• Jury Verdicts

• Jury Selection

• Jury Nullification

Which side presents their case in chief first?

• Prosecution

• Defense

• The Judge

• Witnesses

During this phase of a trial, an attorney CANNOT present legal arguments

• Voir Dire

• Opening Arguments

• Closing Arguments

• Cross Examination

During this, attorneys for the opposing party question witnesses for weaknesses or inconsistencies

• Direct Examination

• Voir Dire

• Rebuttal

• Cross Examination

Which of the following is NOT included in a closing argument?

• Impeachment

• Summary of the Evidence

• Summary of the Case

• A legal argument showing how the law requires the jury to interpret the facts presented

Can witnesses give jurors their opinions on the facts?

• Yes

• No

• Never

• Only if they are experts

During this phase of the trial, attorneys can NOT make any statements about the facts

• Cross Examination

• Direct Examination

• Closing Arguments

• Opening Statements

With an affirmative defense the burden of proof belongs to

• The Prosecution

• The Defense

• The Jury

• The Judge

Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case

• Beyond All Doubt

• Preponderance of the Evidence

• Probable Cause

• Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Formal testimony given outside of court

• Affidavit

• An oath

• Arbitration

• Deposition