JAMES, J.
In this criminal case, we consider the efficacy of "preemptive objections"—that is, objections made to an anticipated future action by opposing counsel—to preserve an issue for appeal. Defendant raised a preemptive objection prior to closing arguments, contending that the state should not be permitted to make "burden-shifting...
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