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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: JODI ARIAS MURDER CASE
Jodi Arias’ Murder Case
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JODI ARIAS’ MURDER CASE
Jodi Arias convicted for the murder of Alexander Travis
Introduction
Jodi Arias’ murder trial and conviction is one of the cases that received vast media attention
and coverage. During the proceedings, live coverages from the courtroom were broadcasted on
television. Producers went ahead to produce on-screen films of the court proceedings that received
large views on YouTube and other platforms. The proceedings of the Arias murder case is as
follows;
A summary of the criminal procedures
Jodi Arias, 32-years-old was found guilty of murdering her controversial boyfriend, Travis
Alexander in June 2008. A neighbor found Alexander’s body in the shower days after he had
succumbed to a gunshot and several knife wounds. The police questioning began after Alexander’s
friend and neighbor notified the police of the murder. The cops immediately questioned Jodi Arias
about the killing of the controversial lover. After the interrogation, she was indicted for first-degree
murder. On July 15th, 2008, the Californian police arrested Arias on suspicion of the crime. Arias
was la...
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