On March 23, the prosecution began its case in chief.

He decides to begin his case the same way he would in court, which is to state clearly the subject for discussion.

June 16, 2011 - Defense begins its case, often recalling state witnesses for further testimony.

Defense lawyers declined to make an opening statement and plan to wait until they begin their own case later this week.

The defense is to begin its case on Wednesday.

The defense began its case late yesterday afternoon by asking the jury to review documents already in evidence.

Ed Burns, a lawyer for the commissioner's office, was the only witness to appear as the players' association began its case.

The defense may begin its case today before the trial recesses until Jan. 3.

Why did prosecutors begin their case before determining whether the information at issue was classified?

The prosecutors' job as they begin their case on Monday will be to try to shift the focus of the trial.