I’m on Trial—Now What?

1. Your Bloomington wrongful death lawyer will speak first. Then, the defense attorney will put people on the stand to present the opposing side. Your attorney can question these people if it is deemed necessary.
2. When both sides have completed their examination of the witnesses and have given all information related to the case, they will summarize their cases before the judge and jury. This phase is called the closing argument. As the prosecution, your Bloomington wrongful death attorney will again go first, with the defense attorney going after. Following the defense’s presentation, your lawyer might have the opportunity to refute the defense’s arguments.
3. When both your Bloomington wrongful death lawyer and the defense attorney have presented their cases and final arguments, the judge will inform the jurors of what is expected of them. This will take as long as the judge deems necessary, which could up to an hour or longer. Since the jury must remain impartial, no hint of persuasion must come from the judge.
4. At this point, the jury will leave the courtroom for as long as needed to discuss the case and make their decision privately.
5. Once the jury has made their decision regarding the verdict, everyone will reassemble in the courtroom to hear what they have decided. At this point, the final disposition of the case (who won, as well as the dollar amount of the settlement) will be announced.