[CT] Chapter 5: Opening Statements Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 parts of an opening statement:
A
1) introduction;
2) brief summary of the case;
3) brief summary of the evidence;
4) basis of guilt/non guilt; and
5) conclusion
2
Q
[opening statement]
The introduction includes…?
A
Greeting the court, introducing yourself, and the names of everyone else.
3
Q
[opening statement]
The brief summary of the case includes…?
A
Summary of what the evidence will prove, the viewpoint of your client, sufficient and chronological facts.