The 12 steps in a Trial

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Opening statement by the prosecution

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Opening statement by the defense

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Direct examination by the prosecution

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Cross examination by the defense

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Motion

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Direct examination by the defense

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Cross examination by the prosecution

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Closing statement by the prosecution

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Closing statement by the defense

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Rebuttal Argument

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Jury Instruction (Charging the jury)

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

The Verdict