Assignment:
Overview:
The Case Brief assignment requires students read the In re Winship case 397 US 358- Supreme Court 1970. These decisions were landmarks and ultimately led to changes in our case law. These assignments allow you to work through the case from the perspective of one of the 9 justices and form your own opinion.
Instructions:
• Using the case brief template,
o Brief the In re Winship case 397 US 358 - Supreme Court 1970. A link to the case has been provided in the readings and resources section of the unit.
o In the 7th step "analysis section" take the perspective of one the nine justices and explain what your decision would have been.
Requirements:
• Submit the completed Case Brief Template.
• At least two resources.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.