Your presentation must include speaker notes or a transcript. Your presentation should have 4-6 slides. You should use current APA style guidelines for your citations and reference list. Background of the Case A. Facts: Provide a clear, succinct, and accurate summary of the key facts of the case. For instance, on what date(s) did the crime occur? Who was involved? What weapon was used (if there was one)? B. Timeline: Develop a clear, accurate timeline of your controversial court case that summarizes the decision of the court. Specifically, the timeline of your case should include: 1. The legal issues 2. The judicial proceedings 3. The procedural history 4. The holding(s) C. Verdict: Defend, with evidence, your position on the courts verdict. In other words, did the court issue the most appropriate verdict in the case? Why or why not? Ensure that you communicate your defense clearly andeffectively. D. Type of Court:E. Similarities: Explain the similarities between the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case. F. Differences: Explain the differences between the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case. Conclusion A. Professional Role: What does this court case illustrate about the role of criminal justice professionals and the operation of the criminal justice court system? B. Systemic Reforms: Based on your analysis of the controversial court case, explain whether larger, systemic reforms of the criminal justice system and the criminal justice profession are necessary, and what such reforms may be. What evidence do you have to support your conclusions?
