article 198 of the criminal procedure law
during the court hearing, the facts and evidence related to conviction and sentencing shall be investigated and debated.
with the permission of the presiding judge, the public prosecutor, the parties, the defenders and the agents ad litem may express their opinions on the evidence and the case, and may argue with each other.
After the presiding judge announces the end of the debate, the defendant has the right to make a final statement.