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# Crown indicates that their case is closed. | # Crown indicates that their case is closed. | ||
# Defence/accused can choose to: | # Defence/accused can choose to: | ||
* make a “no evidence” motion (this is done prior to deciding to call evidence); | :::* make a “no evidence” motion (this is done prior to deciding to call evidence); | ||
* choose not to call any evidence; or | :::* choose not to call any evidence; or | ||
* call defence witnesses. | :::* call defence witnesses. | ||
# If a defence is called, they can then call witnesses, starting with the evidence of the accused as their evidence should not be tainted by hearing the evidence of other defence witnesses prior to the accused giving evidence. Crown may cross-examine each witness as they are called. | # If a defence is called, they can then call witnesses, starting with the evidence of the accused as their evidence should not be tainted by hearing the evidence of other defence witnesses prior to the accused giving evidence. Crown may cross-examine each witness as they are called. | ||
# If a defence was called, defence counsel makes closing submissions, then Crown. | # If a defence was called, defence counsel makes closing submissions, then Crown. | ||
