Is there any case law where a defense counsel objected to the argument?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Saydyk, C069896 (Cal. App. 2013):
5. During argument, defense counsel objected, claiming the argument was in violation of Griffin v. California (1965) 380 U.S. 609 [14 L.Ed.2d 106]. This objection was later withdrawn.
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