List the standard steps in a criminal jury trial
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• The criminal trial begins with (1) opening statements by the prosecutor and defense counsel, then (2) the prosecutor presents the case-in-chief. This includes the presentation of evidence, usually in form of testimony delivered through direct examination. Witnesses are then (3) cross examined. The prosecutor rests the state's case (4) and the defense motions for a directed verdict, which is normally denied by the judge. Next, (5) the defense presents its case. This is followed by (6) the prosecution's rebuttal, and (7) the defense's surrebuttal. (8) Both the prosecution and the defense will present closing arguments, and (9) the judge will charge the jury. The trial concludes with (10) jury deliberations and (11) the presentation of the verdict.
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