When no plea agreement is reached in a case, a trial date is set. In some misdemeanor cases no jury will be selected, and the case will be presented to the judge. In felony cases, a jury is selected, and the trial begins. Each party then makes an opening statement, and the state will present its evidence, including witness testimony, at which time your defense attorney can cross examination the witnesses. When the prosecution is done presenting their case, your defense attorney is then able to present evidence on your behalf. After the defense completes their portion of the case, each side gives a closing statement, and the case is then given to the jury to deliberate and return a verdict.