Who goes first in closing arguments, defense or plantiff?

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Who goes first in closing arguments, defense or plantiff?

2007-05-05 14:49:26 · 4 answers · asked by Keith M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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The plaintiff has the burden of proof. The plaintiff presents his case first, closing arguments first. Always.

2007-05-05 16:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Plaintiff. Always.

2007-05-05 15:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The plaintiff/prosecutor.

2007-05-05 14:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

My only source is TV shows such as "Law & Order". I've seen it both ways. TV is naturally an unreliable source. I suspect those who said the plaintiff are correct, but I hope someone posts an actual source.

2007-05-05 15:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋