Mock Trial Week 2: Stages of a Criminal Trial

Reorder the following to match the progress of a criminal trial.

• Prosecution presents

• Opening statements

• Defense presents

• Prosecution rebuttal

• Closing arguments

True or False: A defendant must testify in their own defense.

• True

• False

True or False: A defendant is entitled to an attorney at all stages of their case.

• True

• False

Match the verdict with its outcome.

• Defendant goes home

• Guilty

• Judge: dismiss charges or re-try case

• Not Guilty

• Judge decides on sentencing

• Hung

True or False: If there is a not guilty verdict, the prosecution can try the case another time.

• True

• False

What standard of proof is the prosecution held to?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• More likely than not

• Beyond any doubt