445 (4) (339 SE2d 704) (1986) (irrespective of whether “slayer” connotes malice when considered in isolation, trial judge’s use of that word, when considered within context, did not constitute an opinion concerning the evidence so as to violate OCGA § 17-8-57). 18 At the time of Garland’s trial in February 2005, the introduction of a certified copy of a witness’s impeaching conviction, where the defendant had introduced no other evidence, would have resulted in defense counsel losing the right to make the final closing argument, see former OCGA § 17-8-71, and it was considered a reasonable defense strategy to avoid introducing evidence to preserve that right. See Adams v. State, 283 Ga. 298, 301 (3) (d) (658 SE2d 627) (2008); Dewberry v. State, 271 Ga. 624, 625 (2) (523 SE2d 26) (1999) (<HOLDING>). 19 Carter v. State, 272 Ga. 31-32 (2) (526
holding that argument not raised in opening brief is waived holding that the right to drive is not a fundamental right recognizing that the right to opening and closing argument is a valuable right and preserving same is a reasonable strategy recognizing the right to trial by jury is a constitutional right to be given the same protections as other constitutional rights holding an argument not raised in opening brief is waived