Describe why defense attorneys have advantages during opening statements.

What will be an ideal response?


Example should indicate that, by going second, the defense has the opportunity to hear what the prosecutor intends to present and they can refer to the prosecutor’s statements during their opening statement. Also, unlike closing statements, the prosecutor does not have the opportunity to rebut during opening arguments.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. researcher bias; b. research question; c. research setting; d. researcher skill.

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The assignment considered by most officers as "high status" is that of a

A. beat officer. B. gang task force officer. C. sergeant. D. detective.

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