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Closing Arguments
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Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog
Bring Your Closing Argument Alive with Visuals
During closing argument, inevitably counsel will want to discuss the law and apply the law to the facts, and this is where visuals can prove to be most valuable. For…
Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog
Formulating Your Trial Theme for Closing Argument
The Trial Theme in the prosecution of defendants Skilling and Lay in the Enron caseWhat is your trial theme? This is part of a series of articles regarding how to…
Pretrial, Trial, Appellate & Evidence Blog
How to Begin Your Closing Argument?
In this and following posts, we’ll examine how to craft and deliver a winning closing argument. We start with how to structure the closing and then here concentrate on how…
Legal Profession Blog
Over The Line and Memories Of A Fat Erroll Flynn
Closing argument by defense counsel in a medical malpractice case was improper and prejudicial requiring a new trial per a recent decision of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.The argumentHere, the…
On Point
Defense win! DA’s closing argument violated the 5th Amendment
By Wisconsin State Public Defender
State v. Tomas Jaymithcell Hoyle, 2020AP1876-CR, 1/11/22, District 3 (recommended for publication); case activity (including briefs) Hoyle chose to remain silent at his trial for child sexual assault. During closing…
Pete's Take
In life, obey the “golden rule;” at trial, avoid it.
By: Peter J. Gallagher (LinkedIn) It is not often that my fondness for both hip hop and interesting legal decisions collide, but the Appellate Division’s recent decision in Morgan v.…
Legal Profession Blog
Where’s Johnny?
A Hearing Panel of the British Columbia Law Society concluded that an attorney violated professional standards by improper closing argument to the jury in a personal injury matter resulting in…
HeplerBroom Blog
Defense Verdict Reversed on Appeal Following Closing Argument Comments
Closing arguments play a crucial role in a case, and attorneys, judges, and jurors generally agree that it’s the most anticipated part of a trial. It’s the last stage of…
Appellate Advocacy Blog
Tips for Delivering A Persuasive Closing Statement
Closing argument is among the most critical parts of a trial, as it provides attorneys with one final opportunity to persuade the jury to rule in their favor. Below are…
On Point
SCOW holds defense counsel didn’t concede guilt during closing arguments
By Wisconsin State Public Defender
State v. Decarlos K. Chambers, 2019AP411-CR, 2021 WI 13, 2/23/21, affirming a per curiam court of appeals opinion, case activity (including briefs) SCOTUS recently held that when a client expressly…