Answer: A. The State presents opening arguments, then the defense presents opening arguments; The State presents its case first, then the defense presents its case.
Explanation:
In a criminal trial the burden of proof lies with the State which means that it is up to them to prove that the individual is either guilty or not. For this reason they have to give the opening arguments.
The defense then gives their opening statement as well. After this is done the State presents its case and the facts thereof to the jury. The defense will now come and present its case and show their own interpretation of the facts of the case.
