Identify the correct statement about the trial and appeal process.
A)Attorneys do not make any arguments during the opening statement; they simply lay out what jurors can expect from the trial ahead.
B)The side calling the witness in a trial conducts a cross-examination,while the opposing side conducts a direct examination.
C)A party can make a for cause challenge against a juror,without giving any reason for the challenge.
D)Once the prosecution rests its case,the defendant may make a motion for a directed verdict,which can be made only during the trial after the jury returns a verdict.
E)The burden of proof in a criminal case is "preponderance of evidence," while the burden of proof in a civil case is "beyond a reasonable doubt."

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In a trial, during the opening statement, attorneys outline what they expect to prove, setting the stage for the evidence and arguments to follow, without actually presenting arguments or evidence at that point.

Identify the Correct Statement About the Trial and Appeal Process