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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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Notarize

Definition:
To attest or acknowledge.

Desk Appearance Ticket

Definition:
A written notice given by a police officer to a person arrested, requiring him/her to appear in court at a later date for arraignment.

Civil Action

Definition:
A case brought for determination enforcement or protection of a right, or redress; or prevention of a wrong; every action other than a criminal action.

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