Rasmussen Procedural Steps & Requirements in A Criminal Case Assignment

Give a summary of the facts of the crime. (city, state, date, etc.)
What crime was the suspect arrested for? (state or federal crime?)
What crime was the suspect charged with? (state or federal crime?)
Did the suspect have a prior criminal history?
Was there a jury trial?
What was the outcome of the jury trial?
What sentence was imposed?
What happened after the suspect was convicted?
- Did he appeal?
- How did the case get to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Identify and discuss the legal issue(s) discussed in the Supreme Court opinion.
Give detailed discussion of the Constitutional issues raised on appeal.
- For example, was there a Fifth Amendment Miranda issue?
- Was evidence excluded?
What was the outcome of the case on appeal?
What was the Court’s analysis of the Constitutional issue?
Was the conviction affirmed, reversed, remanded?
In detail, describe the impact that this case had on criminal procedure and/or the authority of law enforcement officers to obtain to conduct a search or seizure.