STEPS IN A CASE
STEP 1: Opening statements by the prosecution
STEP 2: Opening statements by the defense
STEP 3: Direct-examination of prosecution witnesses
STEP 4: Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses (re-direct + re-cross)
STEP 5: Direct-examination of defense witnesses
STEP 6: Cross-examination of defense witnesses
STEP 7: Closing statements by prosecution (re-direct + re-cross)
STEP 8: Closing statements by defense
STEP 2: Opening statements by the defense
STEP 3: Direct-examination of prosecution witnesses
STEP 4: Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses (re-direct + re-cross)
STEP 5: Direct-examination of defense witnesses
STEP 6: Cross-examination of defense witnesses
STEP 7: Closing statements by prosecution (re-direct + re-cross)
STEP 8: Closing statements by defense