Closing Statement

Question: Closing Statement? For my World History Class I am in charge of the closing statement and questioning some of my whitnesses. I am the lawyer defending the soldiers in the Boston Massacre. Any tips on how to write a good and official one. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

Answer: If you are to make a closing statement, then you are limited to simply recapping the evidence provided. If you are to make a closing argument, well then you should do the following: 1. Review piece by piece what evidence was submitted to the jury and how each piece of evidence either fails to completely support the prosecution's theory or is execulpatory to your clients. 2. Instruct the jury on the burden of proof (is it reasonable doubt?). 3. Explain the law to your jury. What crime are they charged with, and what are the elements of that crime? 4. Finish by asking for a not-guilty verdict.

Question: Closing statement? I'm having a problem coming up with a good closing statement for my personal essay. This is the last paragraph. Any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful. Another appealing factor of Saint Xavier University is the small class sizes. I thought about a lot of bigger schools, but I knew the personal attention I’d be able to receive would not only be better for my major, but I also wanted a school where I could interact with my professors and not simply sit in a big lecture hall. I didn’t want to attend a university where I’d just be another name. I believe that at Saint Xavier, I will receive a quality education while having the ability to get involved both in and outside of the classroom. That was an uneccesary statement, Nao. Did you really need to take the time out to tell me that instead of ignoring like [apparantly] everyone else is? It was an accident reposting it; I have a slow computer and I pressed Publish a few times.

Answer: You have a closing statement. Quit while you're ahead. It's the other content that's weak. Get rid of the comma in the last sentence. And stop posting this question already.

Question: How to write a closing statement for mock trial? I am writing the closing statement for a mock trial being held in my English class. I am the lawyer for the prosecution, and in the trial I am trying to prove that an author is guilty of misrepresenting basic human nature, and that his books portray the idea that all humans are inherently evil when the basic laws of society are taken away. I don't know how to write an closing statement for this! Please help!

Answer: Usually ur conclusion reflects ur introduction with a reinforced statement. Look into ur introduction for a clue as to how u can confirm that "i told u so". If in ur introduction u said: "We will show that so+so is guilty of this and that" now in the conclusion u state: "We have shown beyond any reasonable doubt, that ... is guilty of... "

Question: What do you say in closing statement for a grade 11 class debate? I have to do a class debate and I am in the closing statement and I don't know what to do for it.

Answer: well, gee, a lot would depend on what you're debating on, wouldn't ya think? I mean your closing statement isn't going to remain constant regardless of your topic, right?

Question: What kind of stuff do you include in a closing statement for a school report? please don't remove my question b/c im not cheating on a report. all i want is some help on what type of thing to include in a closing statement for a report. so NO im not asking anyone to make up a report for me.

Answer: A good closing statement includes a BRIEF recap of everything you just stated in the body and then a straight to the mouth closing sentence. If you were doing a persuasive essay on why japanese automakers should be banned in the US, you would close with something like: Now consider that every Japanese car made for the US is a paycheck an autoline assembler for an American company wont make. As Americans, can we really have a foreign country denying our fellow citizens the oppurtunity for a fruitful life?

Question: Desperate need of a good closing statement for abortion debate? I am doing a debate on abortion and I am pro choice. I have almost everything completed except for my closing statement. I want a closing statement that I can win the debate with. What should I include or say to help me win? Any suggestions?

Answer: It is a woman’s choice and only her choice with her decisions concerning her body. Any decisions made of sound mind are hers and should be respected. As a woman she has the choice to have children, and not to, and nothing should change this.

Question: Do I have to send copy of written closing statement to the opposition? I am required by the Court to submit a written closing statement following the trial. Do I have to send a copy of this statement to the opposition? I have sent copies of all other documents with the affidavit of service for each. Same here? And as late as possible? Thanks! Thanks Love Canada. Would this be true for the US too? As a Pro se all my documents were to be notarized and were. Should the closing statement also be notarized?

Answer: No, its not evidence, and you are just mentioning things that are in evidence

Question: How to write a closing statement as if i were a defense attorney? for english i need to write a closing statement as if i were a defense attorney and my client was a woman being paid less than man who did the same work. any help would be nice.

Answer: A closing statement is a summary of what the evidence shows. It is not a time for the lawyer to give his opinion as to who did what, but to argue that the evidence is weak or insufficient to prove that the defendant did what is charged. You could argue that the defendant paid the man more because he had more experience if that was put into evidence, or that he worked there longer therefore qualifying for raises which she would earn if she stays there. The defense will have presented evidence of all other similar employees pay scales, and can argue that there are women who earn the same as the man, and other men who earn what the woman earns, or less. Good Luck OOPS, I just reread your question, if you are the defense attorney your client is the employer of the man who earns more, if you are the plaintiff's attorney you are the prosecution, and then your client is the woman who is suing. Which are you??

Question: How do I write a closing statement? I have a mock trial in Theology. My teacher wants us to have a trial against Abraham for attempted murder of his son Isacc. My questions are perfect and my opening statement is as well, but I can't seem to know how to write a closing stement. Can anyone help me out?

Answer: Closing statement are a summary of trial told in a way that twist everything that was done through out the trial. You are to take all statements and turn them in your favor before the jury so that you can convince them that you are correct and the other party is incorrect. Step 1: Summarize your major arguments by highlighting what each witness helped you prove. Step 2: Summarize the Law and how it helps you prove your side. Step 3: Summarize the Case Law and how it helps you prove your side. Step 4: Reiterate how the Jury will be serving Justice by siding with you. For examples: For Attempted Murder CASE (United States v. Martha Monroe): Practice writing a closing statement for the defense by filling in the blanks. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, Martha Monroe suffered from Battered Woman Syndrome, and is NOT guilty of First Degree Murder, only guilty of defending herself from her brutal husband. Let’s review the facts of this case; let’s review the reality that Ms. Monroe lived with every moment of the last four years. As Martha movingly and sadly described in her testimony, she____________________________________ As Dr. Fran Nilva described, ________________________________________… And finally, as Dr. Pat Bergen explained, ________________________________________… Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, listen carefully to what the law says with regards to Self Defense (see pg. 4): In Thomas v. the United States, the court ruled that, “_____________________________________… ______________________________________… ______________________________________… Martha Monroe, because of her mental condition, believed________________________________… And as the court said in Thomas v. the United States__________________________________… Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury (final plea, impress them!!!)________________________________… Here are some more ideas direst use for your attempt theory.... [¶18] Appellant's theory of the case was that he was guilty of aggravated assault and battery upon Ms. Foster, but not attempted murder. From voir dire through closing argument, his contention was that he was a killer and if he had intended to kill Ms. Foster, she would be dead. For example, appellant's counsel concluded his opening statement with the following words: And ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I submit to you that John Michael Sides, Jr. has killed before. He knows how to kill. And if he intended to kill any of those people, they wouldn't be here testifying today and we'd be here at a whole different sort of trial. [¶19] This approach to the case continued in appellant's closing argument. The gist of the argument was that the State had failed to prove premeditation. Further, a considerable portion of the argument consisted of suggestions of what appellant, an experienced killer, would have done differently had he really intended to kill Ms. Foster. In rebuttal closing, the prosecutor referred to the above statements, and then said, "[t]hat is a line that the inmates tell each other when they're unsuccessful in attempts to murder somebody." Appellant objected to this comment as not being based on the evidence, but was overruled. [¶20] Appellant's objection is summed up in the following quote from his appellate brief: The prosecutor's comment was an unsupported claim that the jury could assume that the Appellant, as a prisoner, automatically had the intent to kill Ms. Foster. The comment was particularly prejudicial in light of the Appellant's theory of defense, his lack of premeditated intent to kill Ms. Foster. [¶21] The purpose of closing argument is to allow counsel to offer ways of viewing the significance of the evidence. Ross v. State, 930 P.2d 965, 971 (Wyo. 1996) (quoting Browder v. State, 639 P.2d 889, 893 (Wyo. 1982)). Claims of prosecutorial misconduct based on a statement made during closing argument are measured first by viewing the statement in the context of the entire argument and second by reference to the entire record, "and hinge on whether a defendant's case has been so prejudiced as to constitute denial of a fair trial." Arevalo v. State, 939 P.2d 228, 230 (Wyo. 1997). Counsel are to be afforded wide latitude in the scope of closing argument. Vigil v. State, 926 P.2d 351, 359 (Wyo. 1996). On appeal, the district court's ruling as to the scope of permissible argument will not be reversed unless there has been a clear abuse of discretion, and then only if a reasonable probability exists that, absent the error, the verdict would have been different. Arevalo, 939 P.2d at 230. [¶22] Here, the prosecutor's comment in rebuttal closing was nothing more than an innocuous response to appellant's defense. Boiled down to bare essentials, appellant's counsel said, "He could have killed her if he had wanted to," and the prosecutor replied, "that's what they all say." When placed in the context of both closing arguments, and when viewed in light of the record as a whole, it simply cannot be said that this exchange had any effect upon the verdict. This was not a close case; the record fully supported the result. For example, while motive is not an element of attempted first-degree murder, the existence of motive may be probative. Grabill v. State, 621 P.2d 802, 808 (Wyo. 1980). In the present case, the jury could infer motive from appellant's prior problems with Ms. Foster, and his vocal complaints about her earlier during the day of the incident. In addition, appellant took a weapon with him to confront Ms. Foster. He threatened to kill Ms. Foster. He attacked Ms. Foster with the weapon, stabbing her twice. He cut her rescuer. Then he practically bragged to the jury that he was an accomplished killer. There is no prejudice here. You are the defense in this case log correct? I hope so.

Question: How do i write a closing statement as if i were an attorney? in my criminal law class i am an attorney i need to write a closing statement here's the story a boy and his 2 friends we're driving back from lunch and a biker crossed in front of the car. The car crashed and flipped killing one of the two friends, now the driver is being accused of murder. i am using a strategy that the biker had no cross walk and wasn't looking, as well as the driver who was waiting patiently signaled her to cross just as the driver came around the Corner and crashing. help.

Answer: By summarizing your argument and alluding to prior evidence and testimony to support your summary.

Question: How do I write an effective closing statement? I need help to write an effective closing statement for my Mock Trial appearance next week. What pointers can you give me?

Answer: Write about your oppinion, what it has, or how it effects other people. Write what you have learned, if you had had a simmilar expeiriance, or write something that will remind your reader, and have your reader remember this statement.Something that will really make your reader understand!!

Question: How to write prosecution closing statement for Mock Trial? hey guys, I have to do a prosecution closing statement as the barrister in Mock Trial. Its only got to be about 3/4 of a page. Does anyone have any hints, tips, helpful websites?...How to go about doing this altogether??! Fortunatly (note sarcasm :/) i got given this today for tomorrow so any help quickly would be much appreciated :D xx

Answer: I would suggest you briefly, but clearly re-iterate the most important points of your argument and end with a simple statement like "That is why you should find ___ not guilty/guilty etc. Repetition is always good, especially when used with rule of 3. I.E: She did not ___, She did not___ and She did not.

Question: Where do you request a copy of the final closing statement if the title company is closed? Trying to modify our loan and the our lawyer needs a copy of our final closing statement, but the title company on our documents has a disconnected number now and I am not sure how to locate them.

Answer: Both answers are correct. Is what you are looking for is call the HUD-1 Settlement Statements. This will be in your package of what you signed, should be the first 2 pages. Most states require the loan officer as well as the company to keep them 3-7 years. I have all of them for every loan I have done from 10 years ago. If the loan officer doesnt have them the broker has them. If you did it directly with a bank, they are exempt because they are FDIC insured, so you need the bank to find them. They are not recorded documents so you cant get them on public record. If you used a broker it should be easy to get them (regardless of the title company). If you used a bank it could take some time but they will have them. Dont worry about the title company, loan officer, broker and bank should have them.

Question: How Do I Write a Closing Statement? I am writing a closing statement (prosecution) for my law class and I have no idea how to: 1) Present the evidence of the witnesses 2) Explaining the charges against the defense (count I, count II, and count III) 3) Transition! Please help me, any advice would be helpful!

Answer: All details are on their home page

Question: Can i sign the closing statement by fax? I am the seller and co-owner of my home in MA. I am planning to be out of town in the week of closing. I have 2 questions: 1) Can I sign the closing statement by fax or original signatures are required? 2) Can I give the Power of Attorney to my wife or attorney so that theu can sign and take care. Thanks

Answer: 1. No all legal docs require original signatures. 2. Yes- but must be a specific power of attorney.(not a general poa). your lawyer can prepare & the lender/title company must know in advance that you plan to have someone sign for you.

Question: Does anyone know how to construct a closing statement and reconciliation for a real estate transaction? I need help with a real estate assignment. I'm supposed to construct a closing statement and reconciliation for a real estate transaction. I have no idea what to do, can anyone please give me step by step guidelines? would really appreciate it.

Answer: Assignment, as in for a school class? A closing statement is like a balance sheet. The federal standard is a HUD form. It lists two columns. One for the buyer and one for the seller. In these columns you have the purchase price of the property. In the case of the buyer, it lists any fees incurred minus any earnest money deposited to determine what funds the buyer will bring to closing. In the case of the seller it is the opposite. Beginning with the sales price, what ever fees are incurred are presented as a negative (also any mortgage payoff) until an amount is reached that is the seller's take home, (unless they actually owe more than sales price). Common fees: Attorney Title insurance Title Search Loan origination fee prorated taxes real estate commission deed stamps recording fees prorated income prorated mortgage payment mortgage broker fee inspection fee

Question: How do you write an opening and a closing statement? i am in a debate on the conservative side of the death penalty tomorrow at school, i was wondering if there is some formula or something in order to write a good opening and closing statement. Thankyou!

Answer: Yes. There are. The basic rule is repeat, repeat, repeat. Hammering in a thesis takes repetition! What's the formula? Here's one: Opening statement -- Restate the question, give your simple answer to it. Highlight in summary the major facts and aspects of the question that your body arguments will build on. Repeat the question and assertively suggest what your conclusion will be. Body of Argument. Closing Statement -- Restate, very favorably to your argument, the question. Give you conclusion in a way that links it clearly to all your arguments, leaving no doubt that your conclusion could be anything but correct. Restate the question in a very brief manner. Then give your conclusion again, assertively.

Question: I am on the negative side of teaching evolution in the classroom for a debate. Good closing statement? I am in charge of the closing statement for the debate. I've got it mostly taken care of. It's supposed to be approximately five minutes. I've got my thesis statement, and I've restated the main points of arugment in the body of the debate. I need to exit the debate with a BANG. Any good closing statements you can think of? For my English class, I'm in college.

Answer: What class is this for? Biology? What grade level? .... Thanks for the answer ... but why on earth are you having a "debate" ... about a basic principle of science ... in a college English class? The reason I am asking is that I have no idea what the level of discourse is in the class. Are you talking about scientific arguments? What is the level of science knowledge of the participants? Do people understand terms like 'natural selection', or 'speciation'? Can they even give a definition of WHAT EVOLUTION IS? Are you involving scientific evidence (fossils, DNA, embryology)? Logic? Induction? Do you know what a straw-man fallacy is, or the argument from incredulity? What are the arguments from your side that you're supposed to be summarizing in this "closing statement"? Or is this just a battle of flowery rhetoric? This idea that anybody can give you advice on a "closing statement" without ANY idea of what your other arguments are, or even the parameters of the debate ... only indicates the utter lack of actual *SUBSTANCE* that this debate will consist of. You're just asking for empty words. So I wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't matter what you say. Just throw around some big words like "the second law of thermodynamics", "materialistic naturalism", or "naturalistic materialism", toss in a Darwin misquotation, close with a pithy Bible verse, and thump the podium with great conviction. So don't worry. Creationism always has the advantage in a battle of empty air.

Question: Need a kick *** closing statement for a debate? I need to write a closing statement for a debate on one party vs two party state for Israel/Palestine. I'm on the one party state group and am having a hard time as I don't necessarily agree with me side. Any ideas for what I could include?

Answer: I don't know what you planned on saying so I can only add some points that I think you should address. Palestinians were given Gaza which used to be a good Jewish community with very good tasting fruits and vegetables coming from there and then when it was given to the Palestinians the greenhouses were (which were left in tact) where destroyed to be used for missals which got sent to Israel. If that is what happened to Gaza just think about what would happen if they were given more.

Question: How to write a good closing statement? In school i'm doing a debate on whether school days should be longer or shorter and i'm in charge of writing the closing statement. But i'm not sure on exactly what i'm suppose to write. add it has to be at least 2 minutes long. i'm for shorter school days.

Answer: Well for us to help it would be alot easier for you to tell us what side you took (either shorter or longer) but address why (in conclusion) school days should be that way. Use the MAIN exampels from the previous parts in different wording.