CJS251 Phoenix Casey Antony Criminal Prosecution Case Study Analysis

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CJS251

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Research the Internet and find a celebrated criminal prosecution case to analyze, such as a criminal case that received media attention. This case must have proceeded to trial; it cannot have been plea bargained or dismissed before the trial phase.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following questions:

  • Summarize the criminal procedures that occurred in this case, from arrest through appeal, if applicable.
  • What was the crime the defendant was alleged to have committed? What are the elements of that crime? Is there sufficient evidence to believe the defendant guilty of this crime beyond a reasonable doubt? Explain.
  • Identify the legal defenses used in this case. Explain what the defense entails and if it is viable.
  • Based on the evidence, should, or did, the defense apply to either exonerate the defendant or reduce his sentence?

Format your answers consistent with APA guidelines.

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Running head: CASEY’S ANTONY CASE

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Casey’s Antony Case
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CASEY’S ANTONY CASE

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Introduction
Based on current studies, the media has been termed as a key source of information. Most
of court cases spread over through use of media. In such a case, media attention has been currently
used in creating awareness of both the tragedy and immense hurt associated with some court cases
to families. An instance of a case which caught my attention was that of Casey Anthony. As a
responsible father, I would never wish myself to cause any harm to my children. At some points,
we have parents who don’t care since they were brought up in a horrific environment. In this
context, I will evaluate all criminal procedures which happened in Casey’s Antony case, from her
arrest through appeal.

On 15th, July in the year 2008, Cindy Anthony (grandmother) of Caylee Marie Anthony
(victim) made a call through 911 to file a missing police-report for a two-year-old victim Caylee
after failing to see her for the last 31 days. Moreover, she explained to the police how her
daughter’s car (defendant Casey A...

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