Law of Criminal Procedure

The court shall first hear the prosecutor’s charges, then the response of the accused, or his agent or attorney. The court shall then hear the claimant regarding the private right to be followed by the response of the accused, or his agent or attorney. Each party shall be entitled to respond to the statement of the other party, and the accused shall be the last to address the court. The court may prevent any party from continuing the pleading if his statement is irrelevant or repetitive. Thereafter, the court may either render a judgment acquitting the accused or convicting him and imposing punishment. In both cases, the court shall decide on the claim of private right. Chapter 7 Forgery as Subsidiary Action