O. J. Simpson Murder Trial is the selected case
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. 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 court’s 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 and effectively.
D. Type of Court: Explain where (local, state, or federal court) the case was tried, specifically including whether the case was tried in civil court as
well as criminal court. Why was the case tried in civil court, or why was it not?
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
Your draft of the Background portion of your final project will be submitted as a presentation and must include speaker notes or a
transcriipt.
