What are the crimes the person is being accused of in a court of law?

this assignment, students will complete a 5-page research paper. The focus of your research paper will be to discuss a criminal case from the point of entry into the criminal justice system to discussion of the outcome of the case. You will choose the case for study.

Content

A successful paper will include the following criteria as it relates to the topic:
The details surrounding the criminal case and address the following questions:
o What are the crimes the person is being accused of in a court of law? What are the elements of each of these crimes?
o What type of defense did the accused in a court of law? What types of defenses could the accused have raised in a court of law? Please explain each defense thoroughly.
o What was the mental state of the accused when the crime occurred? Please explain the different types of mental states (mens rea) that a person can be during the commission of a crime and how this impacts the status of criminal responsibility.
o What was the outcome of the case? How did the entire process from the point of entry into the criminal justice system to entering the penal system impact this individual, their family and society in general?
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Research and Information

In completing your research paper, be mindful of the sources you obtain. Your information should come from peer reviewed articles, journals, or books. Sources should not be based upon opinion but instead from analysis and verified data. News and magazine articles, whether in print or digital format, may contain information that is not verified, opinion, or outright falsehoods. The library is an excellent source to find credible information from journals and books. Information collected by Google Scholar is also acceptable as the information is guaranteed from a peer reviewed source. You may use statistical data, charts, and spreadsheets to support your arguments throughout your paper. Your instructor will assist you in completing identifying credible sources of information.
Formatting

You must use APA standards in formatting and citing your paper. Your professor will provide reference guide that will assist you in formatting your paper, creation of proper citations, and the creation of a proper reference page.

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