[CT] Chapter 5: Opening Statements Flashcards

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What are the 5 parts of an opening statement:

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1) introduction;
2) brief summary of the case;
3) brief summary of the evidence;
4) basis of guilt/non guilt; and
5) conclusion

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[opening statement]
The introduction includes…?

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Greeting the court, introducing yourself, and the names of everyone else.

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[opening statement]
The brief summary of the case includes…?

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Summary of what the evidence will prove, the viewpoint of your client, sufficient and chronological facts.

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