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Outline For Ernie The Process Of Jury Defense

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a. Outline for Ernie the process his trial will follow:

Jury Selection: The jury selection phase of the trial will begin. A fair jury will be chosen after both the prosecution and defence counsel have had a chance to background check potential jurors.

Opening Statements: After the jury's selection, each side will present their opening argument. The defence will lay out their plan of attack after the prosecution presents their theory of the case.

Presentation of Evidence: In order to try to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the prosecution will first present its case. This evidence may include witnesses, records, and forensic data. After then, the defence will get a chance to question the witnesses for the prosecution.

Defense's Case: …show more content…

The defence might provide evidence to establish that Ernie had a good basis to believe he was about to suffer serious physical harm or death and that taking action to defend himself was required. The defence would have to show that Ernie's use of force was reasonable in relation to the perceived danger.

Another line of defence is to claim that Bert's death was the result of an accident or misadventure. Evidence for the defence can be used to demonstrate that Ernie had no desire to harm Bert and that the incident was a surprise accident. The success of this defence depends on proving that Ernie acted without malice or a murderous purpose.

d. The jury finds Ernie guilty of second-degree murder. Identify and explain the various factors the judge must consider when sentencing Ernie. Include your detailed statement to the judge regarding the sentence you believe is most appropriate in this case.

The judge must take into account a number of factors while deciding Ernie's sentence for second-degree murder in order to guarantee a just and equitable punishment. Among these factors are:

Severity of the Crime: The judge will weigh the seriousness of the crime, considering the harm done to Bert, the victim, and the effects on Bert's family and

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