Describing The Murder Trial Process Of Rapper Christopher Wallace
Remember this assignment focuses on what would have happened in a criminal case, as there was never a criminal case presented for this murder. Therefore, in this assignment you will be providing hypothetical information as to what you believe would occur at a real criminal trial.
The assignment emphasizes Critical Thinking. That means you are to use the literature as your basis of knowledge as to what would have happened or been said at a real criminal trial.
Within the unit, you are provided with several sources or references regarding this murder case. Naturally, you can also review as many additional sources as needed to assist you with the background information to ensure you understand what happened.
Do not forget to include your separate cover sheet and separate reference page for the assignment. Also, remember that providing a reference page is not the same as citing the literature, which you must do for this assignment in order to support your discussion. Use your citations from the literature to explain and discuss the various roles and purposes of opening statements, etc.
INTRODUCTION
This assignment will present a 350-700 word essay describing the murder trial process of rapper Christopher Wallace (the B.I.G case). Included will be: (1) a discussion of how search and seizure relates to the case; (2) a description of the trial process; (3) examples of opening and closing statements; (4) the types of questions asked on direct examination; and (5) a highlight of important points for cross-examination. The discussion will be supported by citing the literature. References will also be provided.
RELATIONSHIP OF SEARCH AND SEIZURE TO THE CASE
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIAL PROCESS (tell what typically happens at a criminal trial and then tell what you believe would happen at a criminal trial in this case)
EXAMPLES OF OPENING AND CLOSING STATEMENTS (provide information about who gives opening and closing statements in a trial, as well as what the purpose of these statements are. Then provide examples of both statements for defense and prosecution).
Prosecution Opening Statement Example:
Defense Opening Statement Example:
DIRECT EXAMINATION QUESTIONS BY PROSECUTION: (include in your discussion who would be asked questions on direct examination by the prosecution and then provide at least 3 questions that might be asked).
DIRECT EXAMINATION QUESTIONS BY DEFENSE COUNSEL: (include in your discussion who would be asked questions on direct examination by the defense and then provide at least 3 questions that might be asked).
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR CROSS EXAMINATION BY PROSECUTION: (tell what would be the important points that the prosecution would need to make on cross examination. Try to provide 2-3 points that the prosecutor would make in this case).
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR CROSS EXAMINATION BY DEFENSE: (tell what would be the important points that the defense would need to make on cross examination. Try to provide 2-3 points that the defense would make in this case).
CONCLUSION
This assignment presented a 350-700 word essay describing the murder trial process of rapper Christopher Wallace (the B.I.G case). Included was (1) a description of the trial process; (2) examples of opening and closing statements; (3) the types of questions asked on direct examination; and (4) a highlight of important points for cross-examination. The discussion was supported by citing the literature. References were also provided.