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DNA - A Prosecutor’s Practice Notebook Inventory

Conclusion of the Opening Statement

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The conclusion of any opening statement should be a charge to jurors to hold the defendant accountable for the criminal conduct and a request for them to return a guilty verdict. Accountability is the touchstone for the desired outcome in a criminal prosecution.

Many jurors make up their minds regarding a case after opening statements. The opening statement is the foundation for closing arguments

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