What is the test for a reversal of a prosecutor's closing argument in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Bagley, 765 F.2d 836 (9th Cir. 1985):
A prosecutor's closing arguments must rise to the level of plain error to mandate a reversal for a new trial. United States v. Falsia, 724 F.2d 1339, 1342 (9th Cir.1983). On the record before us, we find no such error. Both counsel were zealous in their respective roles. As we view the exchange between counsel, defense counsel opened the door to argument and the prosecutor properly entered. See id.
Affirmed.
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