Closing argument

The closing statement, by counsel or a pro se litigant, to the trier of facts after all parties have concluded their presentation of evidence at trial.

A speech to the jury by the prosecutor and then the defense to try to convince the jurors how the evidence proves his or her side of the case.

The part of the trial at which each side summarizes the evidence and attempts to convince the judge or jury that the evidence supports its side of the case.