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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.
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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…]
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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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