The attorneys for the accused are know as defense attorneys because they defend the rights of the defendant who is being accused of a crime. In the jury trial, after the Prosecution presents its opening statement, the defense attorneys also get to stand up and give a short explanation of why they think that Goldilocks is not guilty of the crimes charged. The prosecution calls their witnesses first and then the defense will call their witnesses. After each witness is called, the opposite side is allowed to ask questions. This is called cross examination .
Witnesses can be experts, or witnesses who know some facts about the case.
The victims and the defendant may also testify. The witnesses may include the three bears, the park ranger, the hunter, the weather expert, Goldilocks' best friend and Goldilocks. The government attorneys are known as the prosecution , or prosecutors, because they represent the best interests of the public by prosecuting criminal behavior. In the Jury trial, the Prosecution begins to present its case by each government attorney presenting an Opening Statement . After both sides have given their opening statement, the prosecution calls their witnesses.