Identify and discuss the main stages of the criminal trial.?

[dani]

Identify and discuss the main stages of the criminal trial.

[arus.geo]

In a nut shell

Opening statements
Prosecution presents it case
-Prosecution calls for witnesses, police, forensics, evidence, etc
-Defense cross examines all of the above
Prosecution rests
Defense presents its case
-Defense calls for witnesses, forensics, etc to give an alternative theory
-Prosecution cross examines all of the above.
Defense rests
Closing statements

Jury trial - jury then goes into deliberation, comes back with a verdict. Verdict is read.
Judge trial - judge weighs on evidence, and then passes judgment.