https://ojen.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/OOCMT-Case-2015-R-v-Moose.pdf

above is the link to the case (reference)

Homework: create and opening statement for the r. v moose case including all the points below

Opening Statement Lawyers:

• Opening:
  • Includes reference to applicable law
  • Summarizes what each witness on your side is expected to present
  • Crown - Include evidence that your side will present and what criminal offence the person is being charged with
  • Defence - Include evidence that your side will present and why your client should be found not guilty

The statement should:

• Explain, discuss and interpret legal issues using a variety of formats and forms of communication
• Demonstrates the credibility of sources of information by checking for logical errors, accuracy and underlying assumptions, including prejudices, biases, stereotyping or a lack of substantiation for statements, arguments and opinions
• Apply the steps in the process of legal interpretation and analysis (ie. highlights appropriate strengths/weaknesses, does not include hearsay questions)