by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
Where counsel in the hearing of the jury make statements of prejudicial matters which are not in evidence, it is the duty of the court to interpose and prevent the same. On objection made, the court shall also rebuke the counsel and by all needful and proper...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
If, before argument begins, counsel on either side applies to the court for an extension of the time prescribed for argument and states in his place or on oath, in the discretion of the court, that he cannot do the case justice within the time prescribed and that it...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In felony cases other than those involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited in their closing arguments to one hour for each side. In cases involving capital felonies, counsel shall be limited to two hours for each side.OCGA § 17-8-73
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
In all misdemeanor cases and cases brought up from inferior judicatories, counsel for either party shall not occupy more than one-half hour in the whole discussion of the case after the evidence is closed without obtaining special leave of the court before the...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
After the evidence is closed on both sides, the prosecuting attorney shall open and conclude the argument to the jury. The defendant shall be entitled to make a closing argument prior to the concluding argument of the prosecuting attorney.OCGA § 17-8-71Added by 2005...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
Not more than two counsel shall be permitted to argue any case for each side, except by express leave of the court. In no case shall more than one counsel for each side be heard in conclusion.OCGA § 17-8-70
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