Not a lawyer myself, but if that’s the law, well then, as the old saying goes, the law is an ass.
I saw this reply, in Andrew’s feed ... no idea if true, but, wouldn’t surprise me, if so ...
Savannah
@BasedSavannah
NY has an unusual order for closing. The defense provides their summation first, then the prosecution makes their closing statement. In most states, the prosecution goes 1st, then the defense; after that prosecution has a chance for a closing rebuttal. Of course NY is different.