30 Defense Closing Statement Examples

11. Our client has had every right to a speedy trial, and it is unfair to punish them based on an incomplete investigation. 12. Throughout this case, we have worked diligently to ensure that our client is represented fairly and impartially.

13. Our case has demonstrated that our client was not responsible for the events that occurred, and we ask that you use your discretion and prudence to dispel the charges against them.

14. We have seen that there is not enough evidence to convict our client of the charges lodged against them.

15. I hope you can see that our evidence has presented reasonable doubt and supports that our client is not guilty.

16. We ask that you listen to all of the facts that were presented, and discount any facts that were discovered via improper sources.

17. The prosecution has claimed that our client is guilty, but we have proven that any evidence that has been presented to the court is unreliable.

18. Although we cannot be certain of innocence, the facts that were presented allow for reasonable doubt.

19. We have argued that our client is not guilty and have fought hard to provide convincing evidence in their defense.

20. We have done our best to demonstrate that the prosecution’s case is based on shaky evidence, and that there is no concrete proof that links our client with any wrongdoings.

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