At a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove to a judge and jury that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Defense attorneys come to the trial after preparing a solid case to prove their client isn’t guilty. During a criminal trial, the following typically plays out: The attorneys for both sides can select jury members and dismiss them if they don’t want them on the case. Jury selection takes time for the attorneys to determine who they will choose to decide the case. Once they do, the jury members will swear in and complete their civic duty. Once both sides choose the jury members, they can make opening statements. During the opening statements, each side has the chance to explain their case to the jury. Typically, the defense and prosecution give insight into the evidence they will present throughout the case and the witnesses they plan to call to the stand. Both sides will present evidence and call and question witnesses on the stand. Each side will make closing arguments. During the closing arguments, it is common for them to recap the evidence they presented and poke holes in the other side’s case. After the closing arguments, the jurors deliberate the evidence each side presented. Sometimes jury deliberations are fast and come back within a few hours, while sometimes, it can take days. Once they have made a decision, they will present their verdict in front of the court. There are three potential outcomes to a criminal DUI trial. The jury can state whether the defendant is guilty, not guilty, or disagreed on a decision. If the jurors don’t agree on a decision, the defendant is neither guilty nor not guilty. The law considers this situation a mistrial. When there is a mistrial, the prosecution could develop a new case with a new jury.