In the Context of a Criminal Trial, Which of the Following

question 68

Multiple Choice

In the context of a criminal trial, which of the following statements is true of closing arguments?

• A) Effective closing arguments emphasize the shortcomings of the opposing party's case.
• B) In effective closing arguments, the prosecutor speaks before the defense attorney.
• C) They are made at the end of the preliminary hearing.
• D) They are made after the judge gives the jury the charge.

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