Criminal Law and Penal Law
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The prosecution presents its case first, and may call witnesses and present other evidence against the defendant.... After the prosecution rests, the defense may move to dismiss the case if there is insufficient evidence, or present its case and call witnesses.... As with the guilt phase, the burden is on the prosecution to prove its case, and the defendant is entitled to take the stand in his or her own defense, and may call witnesses and present evidence.
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