Nevada Revised Statutes 169.049 – ‘Case in chief of the defendant’ defined
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‘Case in chief of the defendant‘ means the first opportunity of the defendant to present evidence after the close of the case in chief of the State.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 169.049
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.