Opening Statement
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- The initial address to the jury that the attorneys for each side make after the jury is sworn to explain what evidence they intend to present during the course of the trial and what they believe that evidence will show.
USDC Massachusetts - Cite This Source - This Definition - Cross-examination, Direct examination, Financial Affidavit Form (CJA Form 23), Jencks Act materials, Leading question, Overrule, subpoena, Sustain, Testimony
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