Assignment:
Applying the Laws of Evidence to a Fact Pattern
For this Project, you will apply what you have learned about laws of evidence to the Fact Pattern titled State v. Lauren, which will serve as a fictional case study for this assignment.
Submit a critical essay that meets the following requirements.
Directions
1. Download and read the Fact Pattern for State v. Lauren.
2. For purposes of this exercise, base your answers on the Federal Rules of Evidence (Links to an external site.) (FRE).
3. Discuss the evidentiary issues that arise in State v. Lauren. In discussing these legal issues, be clear about the evidentiary rule of law, citing the applicable rule. Apply facts from the case to the law and come to a conclusion on the evidentiary issue.
4. In addition to legal rules, you should discuss at least four relevant cases studied in this course or researched for this project insofar as they are relevant to the legal issue raised in this case.
a. Distinguish and/or use analogy to compare the facts from the researched cases to the facts in this case.
b. Apply best practices for the organization of your essay: consider addressing each issue with a clear heading or subheading as necessary.
5. While writing your project, be sure to remain objective-that is, don't sway to one side or the other without clear justification. Consider all possible arguments and issues that could be raised with each piece of evidence. Precision is key in addressing legal rules of evidence.
6. Be sure to address the applicable burdens raised in this case.
Paper Instructions:
• Your paper should be 8 to 10 pages in length (not including the required title and references pages).
• Include discussion and citation of at least four credible sources other than (or in addition to) the course textbook.
Attachment:- Portfolio Project Fact Pattern.rar