In Some Situations, the Defense Counsel Could Elect to Wait

question 44

True/False

In some situations, the defense counsel could elect to wait until the prosecutor has presented the government's evidence before giving an opening statement, thereby concealing the defense strategy until the government has disclosed its case.

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