Brainstorm as many questions as you can to ask the defense attorneys about: Why Dudley and Stephens are not guilty of murder. In preparing your questions, think about: What don't you understand about the case? What would you like the attorneys to justify or explain? Remember the definition of person who deliberately takes the life of murder: “Any another is guilty of The prosecutor has the of murder.” “burden proof” which means that they must convince you, the judge, that Dudley and Stephens are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is close to 100% certainty. As Judges, you will also be responsible to keep time for the arguments, and tell the attorneys when to start and stop. The time and order will be: 3 to 4 minutes, including your questions. Prosecutor’s Argument – Defense Argument -- 3 to 4 minutes, including your questions. Attorney’s Response by Prosecutor -- 2 minutes, including any questions. Then decide whether they are guilty or not. If guilty, what punishment? SHIPWRECKED SAILORS HYPOTHETICAL
Brainstorm as many questions as you can to ask the defense attorneys about: Why Dudley and Stephens are not guilty of murder. In preparing your questions, think about: What don't you understand about the case? What would you like the attorneys to justify or explain? Remember the definition of murder: “Any person who deliberately takes the life of another is guilty of murder.” The prosecutor has the “burden of proof” which means that they must convince you, the judge, that Dudley and Stephens are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is close to 100% certainty. As Judges, you will also be responsible to keep time for the arguments, and tell the attorneys when to start and stop. The time and order will be: Prosecutor’s Argument – 3 to 4 minutes, including your questions. Defense Attorney’s Argument -- 3 to 4 minutes, including your questions. Response by Prosecutor -- 2 minutes, including any questions. Then decide whether they are guilty or not. If guilty, what punishment? SHIPWRECKED SAILORS HYPOTHETICAL