Is there any case law where defense counsel made a closing argument?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Arias-Bejar, 851 F.2d 361 (9th Cir. 1988):

In Nutall v. Greer, 764 F.2d 462 (7th Cir.1985), however, the court upheld the defendant's conviction despite the fact that defense counsel did not make a closing argument. The court, although troubled by this failure, held that it did not amount to per se ineffective assistance of counsel. Id. at 466. Yet, in that case, as the defendant points out, the defense counsel had made an opening statement that put an alternative theory (accidental death) before the jury, and had presented character witnesses and the defendant as a witness. Id. at 466-67. Here, by contrast, defense counsel did not present any alternative theory.

Other Questions


Does the Court's denial of a defense counsel's closing argument violate the Sixth Amendment right to assistance of counsel? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts treated counsel's closing argument in closing arguments? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defense counsel's closing argument include an argument about digestive evidence? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can defense counsel question or comment in closing argument on the ramifications that testifying against prison guards could have on parole and safety within the prison? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts interpreted a prosecutor's closing argument in closing argument? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can defense counsel's remarks during closing argument be reversed? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the court allow defense counsel to proceed with closing argument under the mistaken assumption that the jury will receive a certain instruction? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a defense counsel's failure to object during the closing argument a reasonable strategic decision? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of the majority opinion in the Supreme Court of Appeal on the limitation of defense counsel's closing arguments? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the prosecutor's closing argument in closing argument constitute a comment upon Sanders' failure to take the stand? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.