The following are the stages to a criminal trial:
1. Opening statements. This stage allows the government and defense to present an overview of their case.
2. Government’s case. This stage is where the prosecution attempts to prove the elements of each laws being charged. This includes questioning witnesses.
3. Presentation of evidence. As part of the government’s case, the prosecution can submit evidence to support their case. Examples of evidence could include physical evidence such as a weapon, or real evidence such as phone records.
4. Defendant’s case. When the prosecution has completed its case, the defense could request the charges be dropped if they feel the evidence was insufficient. Otherwise, the defense now can present
1. Opening statements. This stage allows the government and defense to present an overview of their case.
2. Government’s case. This stage is where the prosecution attempts to prove the elements of each laws being charged. This includes questioning witnesses.
3. Presentation of evidence. As part of the government’s case, the prosecution can submit evidence to support their case. Examples of evidence could include physical evidence such as a weapon, or real evidence such as phone records.
4. Defendant’s case. When the prosecution has completed its case, the defense could request the charges be dropped if they feel the evidence was insufficient. Otherwise, the defense now can present