Given the following facts read the testimony of Kody Lee Shannon (Defendant).
- The Defendant is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Manslaughter, Reckless Homicide, Criminal Mischief, and Wanton Endangerment relating to 26 incidents of sniper shootings or wood or bricks or other items being thrown from an overpass. Defendant admits to the 26 incidents of shooting or throwing something from an overpass. If the defendant is found guilty of any of the charges, a sentencing hearing will be conducted at a later date.
- The Defendant has properly filed its notice of insanity defense. The Defendant is, however, competent to stand trial.
Once you've read the testimony do the following:
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- Pick which side you will represent.
- Explain your goals for the case (you should have at least two and they should be specific and tied to an affirmative defense as well as a level of homicide)
- 3 questions you will ask the witness
- Explanation of how your questions will support your goals.
Read the article on an incident in Deerfield Beach, FL. After reading the article answer the following questions.
http://www.dianamoskovitz.com/post/8621284898/text-messages-led-to-deerfield-beach-beating-another
1) Assume the girl died, play the role of the prosecution and explain what level of homicide Treacy should be charged with.
2) Now be the defense, why should he get a lesser charge?
http://www.dianamoskovitz.com/post/8621284898/text-messages-led-to-deerfield-beach-beating-another
1) Assume the girl died, play the role of the prosecution and explain what level of homicide Treacy should be charged with.
2) Now be the defense, why should he get a lesser charge?