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For a criminal case, which of the following represents the correct order of events during a trial?

A. The defense presents opening arguments, then the State presents opening arguments; The State presents its case first, then the defense presents its case.

B. The State presents opening arguments, then the defense presents opening arguments; The State presents its case first, then the defense presents its case.

C. The defense presents opening arguments, then the State presents opening arguments; The defense presents its case first, then the State presents its case.

D. The State presents opening arguments, then the defense presents opening arguments; The defense presents its case first, then the State presents its case.



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Final answer:

In a criminal trial, the State presents opening arguments, followed by the defense. This is followed by the presentation of the prosecution's case, witness testimonies, closing arguments, judge's instructions to the jury, and jury deliberation.


Explanation:

In a criminal trial, the correct order of events is:

  1. The State presents opening arguments, then the defense presents opening arguments;
  2. The State presents its case first, then the defense presents its case;
  3. Testimony is provided by witnesses for prosecution and defense, followed by closing arguments;
  4. The judge issues instructions to the jury, who then deliberates on the verdict.

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