[CT] Chapter 13: Step-by-Step Criminal Trial Process

Question 1

What is the first stage of the criminal trial process?

Answer 1

Stage 1: Introductory Statements
(a) opening statement by the prosecutor,
(b) opening statement made by the defense attorney,

Question 2

What is the second stage of the criminal trial process?

Answer 2

Stage 2: Prosecution Presents Case
(a) direct examination of prosecution
(b) cross-examination of prosecution witnesses by defense attorney

Question 3

What is the third stage of the criminal trial process?

Answer 3

Stage 3: Defense Presents Case
(a) direct examination of defense
(b) cross-examination of defense witnesses by prosecutor

Question 4

What is the fourth stage of the criminal trial process?

Answer 4

Stage 4: Summary Arguments
(a) closing statement by the defense
(b) closing statement by the prosecution

Question 5

What is the fifth stage of the criminal trial process?

Answer 5

Instructions/Deliberations
/Verdict/Sentencing
(a) jury instructions by the judge
(b) jury deliberations
(c) jury verdict
(d) sentencing by judge