Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Guide 2025
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Object, Object, Object!From the author, Kali Montague:
We have all seen it—a prosecutor crossing the line during closing argument and trying to improperly influence the jury’s verdict. Since the Oregon Supreme Court decided State v. Chitwood, 370 Or 305, 518 P3d 903 (2022), appellate courts are now more willing than ever to take action against unfair or misleading closing arguments.
But they have also indicated that they will rarely provide a remedy when the issue comes to them as plain error. Most of the time, an objection is necessary to warrant reversal on appeal.
This new laminated guide from OCDLA will help you identify arguments that prosecutors use to mislead juries, and it provides you case law so that you can object immediately and with confidence.