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=== 11. Conclusion of the trial === | === 11. Conclusion of the trial === | ||
==== a) Closing | ==== a) Closing Argument and Submissions ==== | ||
The defence/accused and the Crown will make closing arguments that summarize their view of the facts and the pertinent law. The judge or jury may then retire to consider a verdict. If the defence has called evidence, it must make submissions first. Often a case will be decided based on the credibility of the witnesses. If the accused takes the stand, then the case is likely to be a credibility issue, with rules as described in '' | The defence/accused and the Crown will make closing arguments that summarize their view of the facts and the pertinent law. The judge or jury may then retire to consider a verdict. If the defence has called evidence, it must make submissions first. Often a case will be decided based on the credibility of the witnesses. If the accused takes the stand, then the case is likely to be a credibility issue, with rules as described in ''[https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/1991/1991canlii93/1991canlii93.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAIciB2IHcoZCkAAAAAAQ&resultIndex=1 R v. W(D)]'' [1992] 1 SCR 742, above. | ||
==== b) Verdict ==== | ==== b) Verdict ==== | ||
