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16-89-110. Opening statements.
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16-89-110. Opening statements.
(a) The prosecuting attorney may then:
(1) Read the indictment to the jury;
(2) State the defendant's plea to the indictment and the punishment prescribed by law for the offense; and
(3) Make a brief statement of the evidence on which the state relies.
(b) The defendant or his or her counsel may then make a brief statement of the defense and the evidence upon which the defendant relies.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 16-89-110
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16-89-110. Opening statements.
(a) The prosecuting attorney may then:
(1) Read the indictment to the jury;
(2) State the defendant's plea to the indictment and the punishment prescribed by law for the offense; and
(3) Make a brief statement of the evidence on which the state relies.
(b) The defendant or his or her counsel may then make a brief statement of the defense and the evidence upon which the defendant relies.
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