Trial Process Analysis

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Of the many processes carried out in the United States daily one process that occurs is the trial processes in today’s courts. A daily course of action well performed foreshadows commendable results. This as mentioned by, an American motivational speaker, Eric Thomas, when he said this in one of his speeches; “Fall in love with a process and the results will follow.” Therefore, following the detailed proceedings of preparing for a trial will lead to a well-made case. In preparing for a trial, the first step which includes gathering any needed information. Thus, to prepare documents for a trial (noted later) one needs background information. Markedly, this information includes a witness list, court records, calendar of events, probable causes ( reasonable grounds), as well as any further material. In most cases, information consists of many fine points.
After gathering data there are statements to prepare. Primarily the first things to prepare are the opening statements. Thus, as a prosecutor (lawyer who presents the side of the people) the opening statement is essential. In the opening statement the entirety of the prosecution’s case must be given. Corresponding to this is the next step of the process.
Succeeding the above, the next thing one must prepare is the witness list and the …show more content…

Thus, such statement has to include all essential information, its relevance, and the charge which the prosecution is asking for. In a court the prosecution has a two part statement as they open the closing arguments, and after the defense goes, the prosecution presents again. Therefore, this statement should be done in two parts. The later part should be open to include statements which are to disprove the defense’s statements. Once done with this statement, the pretrial work is finished and opened to any revision as new information or witnesses are

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