Explain the Pros and Cons of the Defense Giving Its

question 47

Essay

Explain the pros and cons of the defense giving its opening statement after the prosecution has given its statement (rather than reserving the opening statement until the state has concluded its case). If you were in the role of defense attorney, which would you chose? Why?

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in situations of stress or danger.

Vigorous Activity

Physical action that is intense and energy-demanding, typically raising the heart rate and improving cardiovascular and muscular fitness.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in times of stress, known as the fight or flight response.