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8 Principles for Effective Closing Arguments
The closing argument can be critical if the stage has been set by developing the most powerful themes from voir dire, opening statement, and cross-examination. Defense attorneys must motivate jurors to discharge their duties with open minds, urging them to adopt the role of detectives and investigators so that they are willing to question the quality of the prosecution’s proof.