Necessary Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
Introduction, Who are you
A
Judge, I am ____ and I appear on behalf of the D/C, XXX. My friend XXX appears on behalf of the D/C, XXX.
2
Q
Introduction on what you are going to do
A
I shall begin by addressing the circumstances of the offence. I shall then provide you grounds of my submission.
3
Q
How to address your client
A
Mr ____, or the Defendnat.
NOT as my client
4
Q
Ending
A
SUMMARY of what you have submitted
Sir/Judge, for the reasons that I have outlined the _____, and in invite you to ______.
Judge, unless I can assist you further, those are my submissions
5
Q
Niceties after the brief summary of facts
A
Judge, have you had chance to review the trial bundle?
Would you like a full summary of the case?
