People v. Mudd, 2022 IL 126830 (January). Episode 861 (Duration 8:46)
Completely proper in closing argument for the State to point out that both sides are legally allowed to conduct scientific testing.
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People v. Pratt, 2020 IL App (1st) 161085 (March). Episode 769 (Duration 7:27)
Craig’s List Roomate: Defense counsel make no closing argument is that per se ineffective assistance?
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People v. Williams, 2020 IL App (1st) 163417 (February). Episode 756 (Duration 17:26)
An example of what not to say in closing argument.
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Crafting a persuasive closing argument in a criminal trial is as much knowing what not to say as it is knowing what to say or how to say it.
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People v. Holmon, 2019 IL App (5th) 160207 (August). Episode 712 (Duration 21:49)
Prosecutor gets a little carried away in closing arguments, even brings up Sling Blade.
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People v. Garcia, 2019 IL App (2d) 161112 (March). Episode 615 (Duration 15:28)
Prosecutor used an inartful example to illustrate accountability, but this was not plain error.
Error For The Prosecution To Ask The Jury If There Heart Is Not Broken For That Women
People v. Thompson, 2016 IL App (1st) 133648 (March). Episode 164 (Duration 5:47)
Some of the State’s remarks in closing relied on questionable advocacy, but did not rise to the level of clear and obvious error. [Read more…]
Prosecution Walks A Very Fine Line In Their Closing Argument
People v. Mpulamasaka, 2016 IL App (2d) 130703 (January). Episode 127 (Duration 15:34).
Prosecution walks the line to win a conviction. Appellate court quickly reverses.
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Improper Witness Vouching: Was This Prosecutor Vouching For His Witness?
See People v. Williams, 2015 IL App (1st) 122745 (March). Episode 067 (Duration 16:28)
Was there improper witness vouching? This was the question after the prosecutor told the jury he “checked out” his witness’s story. [Read more…]