Description
A. Introduction
- Give a brief overview of the facts of the case, including an explanation of the specific statute(s) under which the defendant was charged and/or convicted and the ultimate outcome of the case
- Give a brief explanation of the burden of proof, which is proof beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal prosecution.
- Give a brief explanation of why the Hernandez trial was so important to the prosecution of crimes in the United States.
B. Opening Statements
- Which attorney was most persuasive and why?
- Which attorney gave the jury more significant facts to consider and what were those facts?
C. Establishing/Challenging a Prima Facie Case for Murder
- Name one key witness who helped establish a prima facie case of homicide for the prosecution or challenged a prima facie case for the defense, and explain why he or she helped or hurt the prosecution of the case.
D. Evidence
- What other evidence (other than testimony) was significant in establishing or challenging a prima facie case of murder? Why was this significant?
E. Closing Arguments
- Describe why one argument was more persuasive than the other.
- Discuss what in particular may have persuaded the jury one way or the other based on the closing argument.
F. Outside Factors
- What, if any, outside factors (media, public opinion, etc.) affected the trial and/or the outcome of the case and how did they do so? (What book?)
G. Concluding thoughts
- Discuss why this case is important to the study of criminal justice and criminal prosecution, and how reading primary documentation about it has changed your own perspective on the case.
Explanation & Answer
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Odin Lloyd Murder Lawsuit OUTLINE
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I.
Introduction
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The first-murder statute that spells a lifetime sentence or death for whoever is convicted
of first degree murder will be largely implored by the jury and the prosecutors’ arguments
on the lawsuit.
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The Federal Gun Control Act of 1996 and the statute of misdemeanor crime and domestic
violence were also applicable.
II.
Opening Statements
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Attorney Michael Fee ran the show with his meticulous approach to his presentation
before the jury.
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Fee structured his legal claims and submissions in a graphic manner that elaborated how
Lloyd and Hernandez were confidants and closest of all in friendships.
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Establishing/ Challenging a Prima Facie Case for Murder
The crux and the prosecution’s case was largely influenced by Bradley’s evidence upon
being granted immunity to testify against his former NFL star and friend.
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Evidence
According to Bradley, Hernandez has a troubled history of careless shooting and months
later Hernandez pulled the trigger to finish Bradley in a parking lot in Florida.
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He was trying to get rid of the key witness in the previous case of Boston shooting.
Closing Arguments
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The prosecutors were swift to liken Bradley with a “three-legged pony”.
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The stability and strength of his evidence was apparent and it was very clear with the
prosecutor’s line of thought and argument (Levenson, 2017).
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VI.
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Outside Factors
The “no-motive-to-kill- a-friend theme by the defendants was thwarted by the
Alexander’s testimony supported by video footage.
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The video offered an added weight to the case and the prosecutors gained the upper hand
of the court proceedings.
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Conclusion
The ruling of the case remains a cornerstone for many similar cases that happened in the
recent past.
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References
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Belson K. & Mather V. (2015, April 15). Aaron Hernandez Found Guilty of First-Degree
Murder. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/sports/football/aaronhernandez-found-guilty-of...