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Extraction Summary
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People
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Events
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Summary
This document is a page from a court transcript, likely a judge's instructions to a jury. It outlines the sequence of a criminal trial, clarifying that only testimony from witnesses and exhibits constitute evidence, not the lawyers' opening or closing statements. The text emphasizes the defendant's presumption of innocence, stating she is not required to offer proof, and concludes by noting that jury deliberations are secret.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| lawyers | Legal counsel |
Mentioned as representing both the government and the defendant, making opening/closing statements, and examining/cro...
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| witnesses | Witness |
Mentioned as the source of testimony, which constitutes evidence in the case for both the government and the defense.
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| defendant | Defendant |
The party being prosecuted. The document notes she is not required to present a case or offer proof due to the presum...
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| I | Speaker (likely Judge) |
The speaker of these instructions, who states, "I'll instruct you on the law."
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| government | Government agency |
Acts as the prosecution in the case, presenting evidence and examining witnesses.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting firm that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (1 events)
The document describes the procedural steps of a criminal trial, including opening statements, presentation of evidence by the government, potential presentation of a defense case, closing arguments, jury instructions, and jury deliberation.
Court
Relationships (3)
The document outlines the structure of a trial where the government presents a case against the defendant.
defendant's lawyers
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Professional
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government witnesses
The defendant's lawyers have the right to cross-examine the government's witnesses.
The government will have the opportunity to cross-examine defense witnesses if the defendant presents a case.
Key Quotes (4)
"...the only evidence comes from the witnesses and the exhibits."Source
— Speaker (likely Judge)
(Distinguishing between lawyers' statements and actual evidence for the jury.)
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Quote #1
"...because of the presumption of innocence, the defendant is not required to offer any proof."Source
— Speaker (likely Judge)
(Explaining the defendant's rights and the burden of proof in a criminal trial.)
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Quote #2
"Just as the parties' opening statements are not evidence, their closing arguments are not evidence either."Source
— Speaker (likely Judge)
(Reinforcing the distinction between legal arguments and evidence.)
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Quote #3
"Your deliberations are secret."Source
— Speaker (likely Judge)
(Instructing the jury on the confidentiality of their deliberation process.)
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Quote #4
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 741 Filed 08/10/22 Page 16 of 106 20
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of the evidence that the lawyers expect you to hear from the
witnesses. Those statements permit the lawyers to tell you a
little bit of what the case is all about, but the only evidence
comes from the witnesses and the exhibits.
After opening statements, the government will present
its evidence. The government's evidence will consist of the
testimony of witnesses, as well as documents and exhibits. The
government will examine the witnesses and then the defendant's
lawyers may cross-examine them.
Following the government's case, the defendant may
present a case, if she wishes. Again, because of the
presumption of innocence, the defendant is not required to
offer any proof. If the defendant does present a defense case,
the defense witnesses will testify and the government will have
the opportunity to cross-examine them.
After the presentation of evidence is completed, the
parties will deliver their closing arguments to summarize and
interpret the evidence. Just as the parties' opening
statements are not evidence, their closing arguments are not
evidence either.
Following closing arguments, I'll instruct you on the
law. Then you will retire to deliberate on your verdict, which
must be unanimous; it must be based on the evidence or lack of
evidence presented at trial.
Your deliberations are secret. You'll never have to
witnesses. Those statements permit the lawyers to tell you a
little bit of what the case is all about, but the only evidence
comes from the witnesses and the exhibits.
After opening statements, the government will present
its evidence. The government's evidence will consist of the
testimony of witnesses, as well as documents and exhibits. The
government will examine the witnesses and then the defendant's
lawyers may cross-examine them.
Following the government's case, the defendant may
present a case, if she wishes. Again, because of the
presumption of innocence, the defendant is not required to
offer any proof. If the defendant does present a defense case,
the defense witnesses will testify and the government will have
the opportunity to cross-examine them.
After the presentation of evidence is completed, the
parties will deliver their closing arguments to summarize and
interpret the evidence. Just as the parties' opening
statements are not evidence, their closing arguments are not
evidence either.
Following closing arguments, I'll instruct you on the
law. Then you will retire to deliberate on your verdict, which
must be unanimous; it must be based on the evidence or lack of
evidence presented at trial.
Your deliberations are secret. You'll never have to
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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