Biography opening statements in court for prosecution
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Biography opening statements in court for prosecution
HOW TO WRITE A PROSECUTION OPENING STATEMENT FOR MOCK TRIAL
Here is a template and suggestions for writing a prosecution opening:
THE INTRODUCTION
Good afternoon, my name is so-and-so, and it is my pleasure to represent the State of Columbus and to serve as a prosecutor on this very important case.
On June 14th, , the defendant in this matter [describe in detail what he or she is alleged to have done]. [You may choose to point to the accused at this time [and other times of the trial] for dramatic effect.] At the conclusion of the case, and after you have heard all the evidence, we are confident that you will return a verdict of guilty.
THE THEME:
Ladies and gentlemen, this case is about… [a man who cannot control his anger] or [a woman whose own greed got the better of her] or [an individual who is feigning insanity because he was caught red-handed and has no other possible defense.] Try to summarize your case and your position in a sentenc