Trials and Verdicts

Trials and Verdicts


Assignment 2: Trials and Verdicts

Due Week 8 and worth 220 points

Use the Internet to research three (3) real-life cases from the past two (2) years that fall under the

following topics:

* Cases that depict the unique processes related to different courts

* The defendant accepted a plea bargain as an alternative to trial

* The defendant was wrongly accused and later vindicated

Write 4 page paper in which you:

1. Summarize one (1) real-life criminal case that depicts the unique processes related to different

courts, and identify the court that took jurisdiction.

2. Describe one (1) real-life case in which the defendant accepted a plea bargain as an alternative

to trial. Give your opinion on whether or not justice was served in the case in question. Provide a

rationale for the response.

3. Describe one (1) real-life death-penalty case in which the defendant was wrongly accused and

later vindicated. Present an argument for or against the death penalty. Support your position with

the case you have chosen or with a real-life case relevant to your position.

4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites

do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all

sides; citations and references must follow APA 6th Edition writing style