Public Interest
May 9, 2000
Future Lawyers
The Closer: By JoAnne Earls Robbins The lead prosecutor rose slowly from the counsel table to give his closing argument. He approached the podium, then paused, perhaps for effect. The courtroom was deadly silent. The judge gazed at him intently. His co-counsel held their collective breath. The defendant and his attorneys leaned forward. They all had a lot riding on the decision in this case.
By JoAnne Earls Robbins
The lead prosecutor rose slowly from the counsel table to give his closing argument. He approached the podium, then paused, perhaps for effect. The courtroom was deadly silent. The judge gazed at him intently. His co-counsel held their collective breath. The defendant and his attorneys l...
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