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Attorneys' Opening Statements

The lawyer for the plaintiff in a civil case or the prosecutor in a criminal case may make an opening statement telling you what they expect the evidence to show. The defendant's lawyer may also choose to give an opening statement after the plaintiff's attorney or prosecutor, telling you what the defense expects the evidence to show. The lawyers' statements are not evidence. Their purpose is to give you the framework of th e case, the points of conflict, and the issues of the case that you will need to decide. Be careful that you do not let any of the information presented in the opening statements become evidence in your mind. Remember that the lawyers' statements are only their versions of what happened, not evidenc

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Indictment

Definition:
A document that contains the felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges that were voted by the grand jury.

Judgment

Definition:
A final determination by a court of the rights of the parties in an action.

Bail

Definition:
An amount of money determined by the judge and posted with the court as security to ensure the defendants appearance in court at a specific time.

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