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New York Trial Lawyers Information
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New York Trial Lawyers

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If you plead not guilty to charges you will need to prepare for trial. Skilled and experienced trial lawyers will plan your defense strategy. If you are charged with a felony you can decide if you want your case tried before a judge or jury. Most criminal cases are heard by a jury since most jurisdictions require unanimous jury verdicts (the prosecutor has to convince all 12 jurors of the defendant’s guilt - all it takes is reasonable doubt in the mind of one juror for a not guilty verdict). However, in some instances, there is good reason to waive the right to a jury and have the case tired before a judge.

Our trial lawyers in New York will:

  • help you decide whether you want your case tried before a judge or jury
  • help you understand the trial process (the more our clients know the more they can help us make important trial decisions).
  • plan an excellent defense strategy
  • help you decide whether to plead guilty before trial (part of plea bargain) or go to trial.

    • Here is a summary of what commonly happens during a criminal trial:

  • Defense and prosecution decide if it will be tried before a judge or jury.
  • Jury is selected if it is a jury trial.
  • Evidence issues are addressed
  • Prosecution and then defense make opening statements
  • Prosecution cross examines witnesses
  • Defense cross examines prosecution witnesses
  • Prosecution reexamines its witnesses
  • Prosecution rests its case
  • Defense sometimes makes a motion to dismiss
  • Motion to dismiss denied (most always denied)
  • Defense cross examines prosecution witnesses
  • Prosecutor cross examines defense witnesses
  • Defense reexamines defense witnesses
  • Defense rests its case
  • Prosecution rebuttal
  • Instructions settled
  • Prosecution closing arguments
  • Defense closing arguments
  • Jury is given instructions by the judge
  • Jury deliberates to decide a verdict
  • Motions after trial if there is a guilty verdict
  • Posttrial motions denied
  • Sentencing

    • This is general information regarding trial procedure. If you need a New York trial lawyer or want a free consult call us at 877-529-6399 or

    contact our New York trial lawyers.

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