State v. Eury

BRANCH, Chief Justice.

Defendant contends that the trial court erred in denying her motion that both defense counsel be permitted to address the jury during defendant’s closing argument at the guilt-innocence phase of the trial.

The record in this case reflects the following exchange between the court and defense counsel Smith:

COURT: . . . How many arguments does the defendant want?

Mr. SMITH: Mr. Dillinger and I both want to argue, Your Honor, and both would like to argue after the State completes its argument.

COURT: I understand that you would but I don’t believe that is the procedure.

MR.…