Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog
JANUARY 23, 2018
It's the jury who has to evaluate the evidence to determine who was believable. A bare-bones, no frill, no substance, no great oratoracle skills closing argument. How the judge allowed this into evidence is beyond me. I asked my daughter who she believed, just based on watching this closing argument.
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy
JANUARY 16, 2024
The same has been applied to closing arguments. Our review of Bentson’s closing statement convinces us that the language quoted above was a straightforward judicial admission, not merely a concession for the sake of argument. Pantone, Inc. Esselte Letraset, Ltd., 2d 601, 607 (2 nd Cir. Zillow Group, Inc.
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Evidence at Trial
OCTOBER 3, 2022
— Franklin Delano Roosevelt Too often in jury trials, attorneys mistakenly think getting evidence admitted is a dry and mechanical process separate and apart from the task of persuasion. Closing argument, the theory goes, is when it will all come together. "Be sincere, Be Brief, Be seated. This was not always the case.
Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
The theory is simple if not simplistic: if the witness says “yes, I’ve heard of that conviction” then the prosecutor, in closing argument, may question that witness’ standards. And if the person says “no, I never heard about that conviction,” the prosecution thesis in closing argument is simple.
Sound Jury Blog
JANUARY 8, 2024
In the spirit of correcting past problems and forging new habits, here’s a list of litigation resolutions – from case intake to closing argument – to put your trial strategy either back on track or to keep it on track. Closing Argument “I resolve to reframe how I view, prepare, and present my closing argument.”
Legal Writing Launch
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Legal writing ensures that there is documented evidence of any legal action taken, which can be critical in future litigation or audits. For example, in drafting the prosecution’s closing argument, in a driving under the influence case, the prosecutor should state, “The defendant had not one, not two, but three boilermakers!
Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog
JUNE 1, 2017
All the exhibits have been introduced as evidence. It's time for the attorneys to make closing arguments. Whether he chooses to settle or not is not an appropriate argument to make during closing arguments at your trial. It happens on both sides. You've now reached the end of your trial.
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