Assignment:
DONT USES US.VS DAVIS
You are expected to create a PowerPoint presentation covering a felony criminal case that resulted in a conviction.
You can select any felony case from any state or the federal government.
The requirements for the assignment are:
- Fifteen (15) slide minimum
- Title of case
- Court of original jurisdiction
Provide information about the:
- Trial judge
- Prosecutor
- Defense Attorney
- Defendant
- Victim(s)
- Witnesses
1. What were the original charges filed against the defendant?
2. Did the case go to trial or was the conviction obtained by a plea bargain?
3. Explain the plea bargain process for this case if applicable.
4. Explain the trial process for this case if applicable (jury selection, any other interesting aspects of the trial?)
5. What was the defendant officially convicted of?
6. What was the sentence imposed? Explain your thoughts about the sentence. Was it a fair sentence?
7. Was there an appeal filed?
8. What were the reasons for the appeal?
9. What was the outcome of the appeal?
No special effects.