3.28.23 SELF DEFENSE QUESTIONS

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Instructions

3.28.23 SELF DEFENSE QUESTIONS

Last updated almost 3 years ago

2 questions

Note from the author:

PROSECUTORS - CREATE A LIST OF WHY THE SUSPECT IS GUILTY 
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS - CREATE A LIST OF WHY THE SUSPECT IS INNOCENT
JURY - LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES AND COME TO A DECISION

Instructions

PROSECUTORS - CREATE A LIST OF WHY THE SUSPECT IS GUILTY 
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS - CREATE A LIST OF WHY THE SUSPECT IS INNOCENT
JURY - LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES AND COME TO A DECISION

Ms. Garcia, a Newark resident, kept a pistol in her home as protection against intruders. One evening, she heard a noise in the den and went to investigate. Upon entering the room, she saw a man stealing her television. The burglar, seeing the gun, ran for the window, but Ms. Garcia fired and killed him before he could escape. Ms. Garcia is charged with involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors argue for her guilt, Defense Attorneys argue for her innocence. Jury - do you find her guilty beyond a reasonable doubt? - Write your arguments and/or decision in the answer.

A Newark police officer responds to a call about a young person with a gun sitting on a park bench. Upon arriving at the park in his cruiser, the officer tells him three times to “show your hands.” The young person did not show his hands and may have reached toward his belt. Within two seconds of arriving, he was shot and killed by the police officer. The young person turns out to be 12 years old and the gun turns out to be a toy. Prosecutors argue for the guilt of the officer on charge of Involuntary Manslaughter. Defense attorneys argue for his innocence. Jury did you find a justifiable use of force by the officer? Explain your answer.