2007-10-31 13:46:19 · 4 answers · asked by Tram N 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury..."
2007-10-31 14:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your opening statement, you want the Jury to know the "Defendant"? as you do. Then you introduce evidence and remind the jury frankly why your client is innocent.
Your closing argument or summation, means that your now working the jury by convincing at least one juror that your client is in fact innocent, once again remind them of witness' statements and physical evidence...while you leave reasonable doubt in at least one juror's mind, your client walks on a "hung-jury" I remind you that double jeopardy isn't attached if the prosecution comes up with new evidence or witness.
2007-10-31 14:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by wammyt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open: introduce yourself and your client and explain to the jury what the evidence is that you will introduce to prove your client NOT GUILTY.
close: Sum up the case as presented by the prosecution and introduce how their case is weak and circumstantial and does not carry the burden of proof.
Remember, you need only ONE juror to vote with you--the prosecution needs ALL of them.
2007-10-31 13:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but that's too much to explain here. i suggest law school.
2007-10-31 13:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋