Complete Opening Statement!

Introduction/Opening Arguments

nAddress the Supreme Court Justices and audience politely “Good afternoon honorable S. C. Justices and ladies and gentlemen in the courtroom”

1.Tell the story; Once upon a time…..

2.Humanize the client and the background

3.The Law  Clearly state position:  _____ is un/constitutional because 1. ___, 2. ____, 3. ____

4.The Evidence or facts; outline the facts; a Road Map to what you will prove!

5.Hook is optional….use a rhetorical question to focus the jury(personalizes, emotional, dramatic, memorable)

6.What outcome do you want the jury/judge to arrive at?

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