Closing Argument. After the closing of evidence the prosecution shall open the argument. The defense shall be permitted to reply. The prosecution shall then be permitted to reply in rebuttal. (Added Apr. 22, 1974, eff. Dec. 1, 1975.) This rule is designed to control the order of closing argument. It reflects the Advisory Committee’s view that it is desirable to have a uniform federal practice. The rule is drafted in the view that fair and effective administration of justice is best served if the defendant knows the arguments actually made by the prosecution in behalf of conviction before the defendant is faced with the decision whether to reply and what to reply.
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Sources: Unlawful Possession or Receipt of Firearms, Unlawful Possession or Receipt of Firearms