Pre trial brief criminal

Below is an example of a Trial Brief, an external document that paralegals create. You can also click on the sample at the bottom of the page. The top of the Trial Brief needs to include the case style.

For example:. The party filing the Trial Brief would make a brief introductory statement simply stating why the Trial Brief is being filed. This section will address the legal issue s in the brief. The issue is the legal question to be answered by the court. The issue should include the rule of law which law applies, how a law applies, or whether a law applies , the legal question, and the key facts. In order to save the judge time reading all the pleadings filed in a case to determine what the case is about, include a statement of facts.

Make your client look favorable by using descriptive words to emphasize the facts that support your position. If you are stating facts that are not favorable to your client, word them in such a way that is less noticeable. You can present the facts in chronological order or by topic. Do not argue your case in this section.

You will argue the case later in the Trial Brief. Present your client in a way that will help the judge begin to form good impressions and draw conclusions about your client. Win the judge over! The argument section of the Trial Brief is the most important section. Do not just summarize your cases and statutes. The conclusion section of your Trial Brief is a request for what action you want the judge to take. This section should be very brief. Choose a Legal Category: Family Law. Real Estate and Property Law.

Criminal Law. Personal Injury. Defective Products. Intellectual Property. Business and Commercial Law. Please provide a valid Zip Code or City and choose a category. Please choose a category from the list. Please select a city from the list and choose a category. Please enter a valid zip code or city. Please select a city from the list.

Connecting …. Are You a Lawyer? Grow Your Practice. Jose Rivera Managing Editor Editor. Last Updated: May 29, Choose Your Legal Category: Family. Criminal Defense. Real Estate. Child Support. Other Legal Categories. X 1 Enter Zip Code or City this may not be the same place you live. Automobile Accidents. Medical Malpractice. Accused Gabriel Salas to testify on the matters and circumstances attending the killing of the victim; 2. Accused Alfredo Golez and Greg Fajardo to testify on their nonparticipation on the killing; 3.

Witness Jason Pilas-Pilas to testify on the exchange of words and blows between the accused Gabriel Salas and the deceased which resulted to the death of the victim; 4. Sample Pretrial Script November 0. Sample Brief For Appellant-rape last month 0.