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6 DEFINITIONS OF THEORY OF CASE Theory of the Case [Defense]: A paragraph of one to three sentences which summarizes the facts, emotions and legal basis for the citizen accused's acquittal or conviction on a lesser charge while telling the defense's story of innocence or reduced culpability. -- Vince Aprile Theory of the Case: "One central theory that organizes all facts, reasons, arguments and furnishes the basic position from which one determines every action in the trial." -- Mario Conte Theory of the Case: "That combination of facts and law which in a common sense and emotional way leads the jury to conclude a fellow citizen is wrongfully accused." -- Tony Natale COMPONENTS OF A THEORY OF THE CASE (1) FACTUAL COMPONENT (2) EMOTIONAL COMPONENT (3) LEGAL COMPONENT