JUSTICE semester exam:
date/time: Thursday January 23 (7:45 -- 9:15)
Part 1 -- closed book/notes -- 20 multiple choice (review exams 1 & 2) -- 40 points
Part 2 -- open book/notes -- 3 analysis essays based upon a single fact situation -- 60 points:
DIRECTIONS: Examine the fact situation below CAREFULLY. Then, in your journal, write three detailed essays addressing each of the following:
A. You are the attorney representing the government in the prosecution of the boy, Ryan. What is your argument that the evidence is admissible at his trial? Draw upon precedents that you feel support your argument.
B. You are the attorney representing Ryan. What is your argument that the evidence is NOT admissible at his trial? Draw upon precedents that you feel support your argument.
C. You are the judge at the pre-trial conference concerning the admissibility of the evidence. Decide the question, drawing upon the precedents you used to assist you.
extra credit -- turn in 3-ring binder notebook (JUSTICE only)
date/time: Thursday January 23 (7:45 -- 9:15)
Part 1 -- closed book/notes -- 20 multiple choice (review exams 1 & 2) -- 40 points
Part 2 -- open book/notes -- 3 analysis essays based upon a single fact situation -- 60 points:
DIRECTIONS: Examine the fact situation below CAREFULLY. Then, in your journal, write three detailed essays addressing each of the following:
A. You are the attorney representing the government in the prosecution of the boy, Ryan. What is your argument that the evidence is admissible at his trial? Draw upon precedents that you feel support your argument.
B. You are the attorney representing Ryan. What is your argument that the evidence is NOT admissible at his trial? Draw upon precedents that you feel support your argument.
C. You are the judge at the pre-trial conference concerning the admissibility of the evidence. Decide the question, drawing upon the precedents you used to assist you.
extra credit -- turn in 3-ring binder notebook (JUSTICE only)