Part I: Rules of Evidence
Research one fraud case and chart the evidence in an Evidence Chart. A good starting point for a fraud case is here. Then write a short essay indicating what rules of the Federal Rules of Evidence apply in this fraud case and why. Note that you will use this chart as you continue to work on your Portfolio Project in Module 8.
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not including the Evidence Chart. Include a separate reference page and be sure to cite per CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Part II: Fraud Unit
Your consulting firm has been contacted by the state Department of Justice, you have served as an expert witness a few times in fraud cases and are familiar with this agency. The head of the DOJ, Martha Miller, tells you that there has been such an increase in fraud, the government has set aside funds to create a fraud unit devoted to prosecuting crimes in your state. Your assistance is needed to help establish this unit. As a starting point, Ms. Miller asks you to draft a memo addressing the following:
- The different types of fraud that should be included along with clear explanations of each type of fraud
- The number of working groups and/or coordinators involved in this department, their titles, and functions
- Necessary investigative tools a prosecutor would need to utilize to uncover and prove fraud, especially tools arising out of criminal procedure (be sure to include how the defendant's rights remain protected under constitutional criminal procedure)
- Whether an evidence chart is necessary in a fraud proceeding
- The role of the expert witness in a fraud trial, including what types of expert witnesses you envision necessary for the different types of fraud so that she can begin preparing a roster of qualified individuals
- Issues in evidence law to be aware of as it pertains to proving and prosecuting fraud (Ms. Miller specifically asks for identification of applicable Federal Rules of Evidence to be aware of)
Ms. Miller also notes a concern regarding fraud in the civil context. This falls outside the authority of the DOJ but she asks you to address fraud in the civil context, specifically when it might be more beneficial for the DOJ to wait to pursue a defendant criminally or to forego criminal charges all together.
As part of your preparation in answering the questions raised by Ms. Miller, you decide to chart out a fraud case in an Evidence Chart. Ms. Miller could not provide you any current cases due to confidentiality issues, so you must research a case and create an Evidence Chart. Note that this evidence chart is the chart you completed in Module 7 as the Portfolio Project Milestone deliverable.
The complete Portfolio Project assignment should be 9-12 pages in length (including your Part 1 deliverable) well written, and should follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. You should cite at least three academic sources.
Attachment:- Evidence Chart.rar