The Wolf's Trial

Here is a link to the story on-line. Make the necessary adaptations since the stories don't match perfectly...we'll sync them in class. Reading of Pigs Version

Wolf's version

Build a case for both sides

Create a witness list for both sides

Decide what evidence you will need to gather

What are the charges?

What is the Defense?

Will there be a plea?

The Confessions

Watch the Frontline special on the Norfolk Four...after watching the video, has your opinion about plea bargaining changed?  How?  Under what circumstances is plea bargaining acceptable?

The Confessions

The Verdict O.J. Simpson Trial

Watch the following frontline special and answer the questions.

The Verdict

1. What impact did the media have on the prosecutions case (jury selection, witnesses)?

2. What mistakes did the prosecution make? (change of venue, portrayal of O.J., evidence, Furman)

3. What was wrong about the search that led to the glove? How did this piece of evidence lead to the verdict?

"mid-term" quiz

Study guide

Adversarial vs Inquisitional systems

Steps in the Trial Process (voir dire through verdict)

Court System – original jurisdiction-> appeals->state supreme-> US supreme

Jurisdiction of US supreme in cases originating in the states

Example: Gideon v Wainwright

Constitutional issues (6^th and 14^th)

State vs Federal crimes (102)

Felony vs Misdemeanor

Parties to crimes (principle, accomplices)

Checks and Balances

Amendments (1-10)

Arrest rates for certain crimes

Alternatives to incarceration

Drafting a Law Simulation

Using problem 2.3 as a template...create or rewrite a law to address a current issue you believe needs fixing.

Assignment #5

2.2 The Unclear Law pg 22

Drafting a Law Simulation - must work with 1-2 others on this assignment (dialogue)

Read pages 22-23

Assignment #4

Read the case of "The Apathetic Bystanders" (pg.13) and answer the questions that follow