CJ 560 3-1 Milestone One

Use the case
you identified in Module One to complete this assignment. In this milestone,
create a draft that addresses the following:

The Case is the O.J. Simpson Murder Trial

• Facts: Provide a clear, succinct, and
  accurate summary of the key facts of the case. For instance, on what
  date(s) did the crime occur? Who was involved? What weapon was used (if
  there was one)?
• Timeline: Develop a clear, accurate
  timeline of your controversial court case that summarizes the decision of
  the court. Specifically, the timeline of your case should include:
  • The legal issues
  • The judicial proceedings
  • The procedural history
  • The holding(s)
• Verdict: Defend, with evidence, your
  position on the court’s verdict. In other words, did the court issue the
  most appropriate verdict in the case? Why or why not? Ensure that you
  communicate your defense clearly and effectively.
• Type of Court: Explain where (local, state, or
  federal court) the case was tried, specifically including whether the case
  was tried in civil court as well as criminal court. Why was the case tried
  in civil court, or why was it not?
• Similarities: Explain the similarities between
  the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a
  civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case.
• Differences: Explain the differences between
  the procedures in the criminal trial that occurred and the procedures in a
  civil trial (whether actual or potential) for your case.

Rubric

Guide lines for Submission: Your draft of the Background
portion of your final project will be submitted as a presentation and must in clude
e speaker notes or a transcript. Audio and video are strongly encouraged because
of the importance of communication in the criminal justice profession. Your presentation
should have5–7slides, although this is a minimum requirement; depending on the controversial
court case you select, you may need more slides to comprehensively analyze your
court case. You should use current APA style guide lines for your citations and
reference list, with a minimum of three sources.