Trial - Jury Trial - Defence

Question 1

When can a submission of no case to answer be made in Crown Court?

Answer 1

At the close of the prosec case, either by defence application or on the court’s own initiative

Question 2

What must the judge ask after the prosecution closes its case?

Answer 2

Whether D intends to give evidence, and if not, whether the Defendant has been advised of the consequences (jury may draw adverse inferences

Question 3

What is the order of questioning for defence witnesses?

Answer 3

1. Examination in chief by defence.
2. Cross-examination by Co-D(s), then prosecution
3. Re-examination by Defence

Question 4

When must D give evidence if they choose to?

Answer 4

before any other defence witnesses