Jury Instructions and your Case THEORY

When it comes to jury trials – really any trial, bench or jury – your theory matters. A lot. Your theory should not be overlooked. It is your theme in context and perspective. You put on evidence to support your theory so that it falls in your given context and perspective. Your theory or theme is your story that supports your burden of proof. Your opening statement sets your case up with your theory and the evidence you will put on the support the theory. Your closing statement then summarizes your theory with the evidence introduced. With respect to jury instructions,...