Prosecution Arguments during a criminal trial.
Choose the prosecution side. Focus on Texas if that may apply somewhere. No speaker notes needed.
Course Project: POWERPOINT FINAL The student will also conduct one well thought out Power Point presentation. The student will need to present arguments during a criminal trial from the position of the prosecution or defense: Each student will need to provide items in bold-see below. Students who have a last name that begins with the letters A-L will present arguments from the prosecution perspective. Students who have the last name that begins with the letters M-Z will present arguments from the defense perspective. The following is the case for this project. This project is worth 200 points. Please be creative. You may use humor, pictures, colors, whatever you think will ADD to your power point. I love humor FYI. Please watch your spelling and grammar_ This will be graded just like a research paper, so make sure you use correct grammar and spelling_ Your Power Points should be emailed to my college email. Have some fun with them.
Course Project: Case to be reviewed:
Two men in Philadelphia are still on the run after driving a stolen SUV into a family selling fruit for their church; killing three young children
The AP reports that two men carjacked a woman at gunpoint and forced her into the back seat of her Toyota 4Runner. They spun out of control only a mile away. crashing into a family selling fruit at a stand on a street corner
Philadelphia Homicide Captain John Clark confirmed that the slain children were 7; 10. and 15 years old Police commissioner Charles Ramsey issued a statement. saying:
“There are no words to describe how I feel right now but we do need to find these two guys ”
Fox reports that the 34-year-old mother of the children is in critical condition and the 45-year-old carjacking victim is in guarded condition.
As police continue their search; over 5100.000 in rewards are being offered for the capture of the two men.
After months of searching the two suspects are located (You may choose the rest of the information for your power point)
• The mother of the children will never walk again due to injuries she sustained The 45-year-old victim died several months after the incident due to her injuries
“”You must charge the two suspects based on what occurred in the above paragraph and depending on the first letter of your last name you will either defend your clients from these charges or prosecute them for the charges you have chosen.
NA criminal thalhas several phases: ■Jury selection – A pool of potential jurors is gathered, and asked a number of questions. The prosecution and defense each can choose to exclude a certain number of people from the jury. • Prosecutor- Who is the “ideal” juror to help you solidify your case against the defendants? Why?
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a Who do you try to avoid having on your jury? Why? • Defense- Who is the “ideal’ juror to help your client “beat the charges?” Why?
■Opening statements – Each side presents an overview of the case, from their perspective. The prosecution goes first: followed by the defense. • Prosecutor- Your responsibility is to provide evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that the 2 defendants are guilty of murder. • Defense- Your responsibility is to provide evidence your clients are not guilty of murder
■Witness testimony – Each side can call witnesses and ask those questions about the case and/or the defendant. First, the prosecution calls their witnesses, who can then be cross examined by the defense. Then, the defense calls their witnesses, who can be cross examined by the prosecution. • Prosecutor- What questions would you ask the witnesses’) Why (rationale for the question)? • Defense- Would you call any witnesses? If so, who and why? 0 Do you allow your clients to testify on their behalf? Why. why not If so, what questions would you ask them? • Both- What questions would you ask during cross examination?
■Closing arguments – The prosecution. and then the defense, make a brief statement summarizing their side of the case.
• Prosecutor- Closing argument. • Defense- Closing argument
■Jury Instruction – The judge addresses the jurors, explaining to them the crime the defendant was charged with, and the legal standard they must apply when deciding whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of committing that crime
■Verdict – The jury weighs the evidence presented applies the proper legal standard. and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
The power point needs to be at least 15 slides not to include an introductory slide or the works cited slide Be creative, but be sure to answer all of the questions thoroughly I love humor so please have fun with this Just make sure you get all the aboxe bold items included Please add your own information to whatever information is not
Prosecution Arguments During a Criminal Trial: The Case of Two Men in Philadelphia
Slide 1: Introduction
Brief overview of the case
Presentation outline
Slide 2: Jury Selection
Importance of selecting the right jurors
Ideal juror for prosecution: Someone unbiased, analytical, and open to evidence
Jury selection strategies
Slide 3: Prosecutor’s Ideal Juror
Emphasis on critical thinking and attention to detail
Preference for jurors with a strong sense of justice and fairness
Example of a potential juror profile
Slide 4: Juror to Avoid
Characteristics of a juror to avoid for prosecution
Potential biases that could hinder the case
How to identify and address potential challenges
Slide 5: Opening Statements
Role of opening statements in setting the stage
Prosecution’s opening statement: Summarizing the case against the defendants
Strategies to capture the jury’s attention
Slide 6: Prosecution’s Responsibility
Evidence beyond reasonable doubt requirement
Key elements to prove murder charges
Mention of available evidence and witnesses
Slide 7: Witness Testimony – Prosecution
Importance of credible witnesses
Sample questions for witnesses
Rationale behind each question
Slide 8: Cross-Examination – Prosecution
Anticipating defense’s counterarguments
Cross-examination questions to challenge defense witnesses
Demonstrating inconsistencies in defense’s case
Slide 9: Defense’s Witnesses
Evaluating the need for defense witnesses
Possible witnesses to support prosecution’s case
Addressing potential concerns from the defense
Slide 10: Defense’s Strategy
Crafting a defense narrative
Balancing between challenging prosecution’s evidence and presenting an alternative perspective
Example of potential defense arguments
Slide 11: Defendant’s Testimony
Weighing the pros and cons of defendants testifying
Strategic considerations for having defendants testify
Possible questions for cross-examination
Slide 12: Closing Arguments – Prosecution
Summarizing the evidence and witness testimonies
Reinforcing the key elements for conviction
Emotional appeal to the jury’s sense of justice
Slide 13: Closing Arguments – Defense
Highlighting reasonable doubt in prosecution’s case
Reiterating key defense points
Encouraging the jury to consider alternative scenarios
Slide 14: Jury Instruction
Explaining the legal standard to jurors
Clarifying the charges and elements of the crime
Ensuring a fair understanding of the case
Slide 15: Verdict
Juror deliberation process
Importance of applying the legal standard
The weight of their decision on the lives involved
Slide 16: Works Cited
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