(a) The defendant has a right to appear by counsel as in all other cases.
(b) State’s counsel may open and conclude the argument in the case.


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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.020

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.