instructions in the attached file
Visit the following web site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Supreme_Court_cases_involving_constitutional_criminal_procedure
There are over dozens of famous legal cases. Choose 5 of them which are Constitutional/criminal procedure-
related. Prepare responses to the following questions, allowing about 400-500 words for each case (you may
go over this word count suggestion, but it does not insure a good grade):
1. Discuss the history of the case,
2. Describe the ruling of the case as well as the court’s rationale/reasoning behind it,
3. Give your opinion on the historic and legal significance of the case decision as well as whether nor not you
agree or disagree with the outcome, and
4. Provide any insight as to how the decision may be correct or incorrectly legally given the state of the law
today.
Total length: approx. 1500 to 2500 words....going over the limit is fine!
Your essays should be typed, double-spaced with 1" margins on all sides. You should use 12 pt.
Times New Roman font or a similar font. Each of the 4 questions should be clearly numbered below
the name of each case you cover.
A good work submission should consist of:
-Complete sentences.
-Logical organization.
-A paper free from misspelled words and run-of-the-mill grammatical errors that reflect mere
carelessness.
-Use of proper font(s)
-Use of a proper, generally accepted format.
-A neatly orchestrated presentation.
Clear organization as well as transitions between paragraphs.
-A clear and efficient (i.e. not wordy) writing style.
-A discussion that spots legal issues, explains legal rules, applies facts appropriately to the rules, and
draws logical conclusions (see web sites, handouts, textbook and required research to be done).
-A discussion that includes full explanation of theories and applicable policies (see web sites,
textbook,
handouts and required research to be done).
-Citations to authorities per acceptable citing method such as APA, MLA, Bluebook, etc.
