One very comical moment....the prosecutors I opposed usually were brilliant lawyers, also with senses of humor.
One time one got up, at the beginning of trial after having announced ready for trial, and without any prior warning waived his opening.
I had to really hold back the laughter at that moment (The jury is watching everything like a hawk.) and go forward with mine anyway. In a split second, without missing a beat, better, I thought, to have one, even after he'd waived his, than none, since I was the one with no witnesses! Let them think he was being taken advantage of if they chose.
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