Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Trial proceedure
Can a prosecutor introduce new evidence during closing arguments if the evidence has been submitted as evidence but never introduced during the trials cross-exams?
Asked on 7/11/09, 8:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Trial proceedure
Neither closing (nor opening) arguments by either side are to be considered by the trier of fact(judge or jury) as "evidence" in the case.
Answered on 7/11/09, 12:19 pm
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