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1. Jury Selection (Voir Dire)
   • Potential jurors are questioned by the judge and attorneys to ensure they can be fair and impartial.
   • Jurors who cannot be fair are excused.
   • A final jury panel is chosen.
2. Opening Statements
   • Both the prosecution/plaintiff and the defense give an overview of their case and what they intend to prove.
3. Presentation of Evidence and Witnesses
   • The prosecution/plaintiff presents their evidence and calls witnesses to testify.
   • The defense can cross-examine (ask questions) the witnesses.
   • Then the defense presents its evidence and witnesses, and the prosecution/plaintiff can cross-examine them.
4. Closing Arguments
   • Both sides summarize their case and try to persuade the jury to decide in their favor.
5. Jury Instructions
   • The judge explains the laws that apply to the case and how the jury should apply them when deciding.
6. Jury Deliberation
   • The jury meets privately to discuss the evidence and try to reach a unanimous verdict.
   • Jurors review facts, debate, and consider different viewpoints.
7. Verdict
   • The jury announces its decision in court.
   • In criminal cases, the verdict is usually “guilty” or “not guilty.”
   • In civil cases, the verdict determines which party wins and any damages awarded.