Which of the following best describes the purpose of opening statements?
a. Outline the case the two sides hope to prove.
b. They are intended to prove the government's case.
c. Must prove the defendant's theory of the case.
d. May include references to evidence that the lawyer making the opening statement knows is probablyinadmissible.
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A death notice should not be delivered to a(n)
a. neighbor. b. child. c. adult residing in the home. d. pregnant mother. e. 17-year-old son or daughter.
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