Explain WHY you chose this particular case. This needs to be a detailed explanation. Not simply, “because I liked it” or “because I don’t agree with the court.”

Choose TWO cases that really stuck out to you – STRUCK you in a way that was either positive or negative. In other words you really agreed with the Court’s decision or you really disagreed with the Court’s decision.

Once you choose the case, from any chapter, please do the following:

1. List the case name, chapter and page number.

(6 points)

2. Explain WHY you chose this particular case. This needs to be a detailed explanation. Not simply, “because I liked it” or “because I don’t agree with the court.” Perhaps it was the facts of the case that struck you or you really enjoyed the particular topic surrounding the case, etc…

(5 points)

3. A short resuscitation of the facts. Make sure to include all relevant facts. 

(5 points)

4. Did you agree or disagree with the court’s decision. WHY? Explain and defend. Your answer must tie in and incorporate the chapter material. This should also include the analysis of criminal liability. Should be no less than one page in length.

(15 points)

5. How did the ruling, in this case, affect the defendant, the victim, and the community?

(6 points)

6. How do you believe that this case ruling affects societal behavior as a whole?

(3 points)