(4)6.7.1 Purpose of Closing Statements: Revision history

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22 December 2025

  • curprev 21:5021:50, 22 December 2025 Ajax talk contribs 701 bytes +701 Created page with "(a) <b>Overview</b>. Closing statements allow each party to: * Summarize the evidence and testimony presented during trial; * Explain how the evidence supports their legal theories, defenses, or charges; * Emphasize facts or points favorable to their case without introducing new evidence; and * Persuade the jury to reach a verdict consistent with the law and the trial record. (b) <b>Limitations</b>. * Counsel may not introduce new facts, exhibits, or testimony not al..."