What happens during a trial?

Events in a trial usually happen in a particular order, though the order may be changed by the judge.  The usual order of events:

  • Step 1 -- Selection of the jury
  • Step 2 -- Opening statements
  • Step 3 -- Presentation of evidence
  • Step 4 -- Jury instructions
  • Step 5 -- Closing arguments
  • Step 6 -- Jury deliberations
  • Step 7 -- Announcement of the verdict

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1. What happens during a trial?
2. What happens during jury selection?