Thursday, May 13, 2010

Post Trial Reflection

Please post this entry to your blog no later than 11:59:59pm tonight.

1. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the prosecution. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.

2. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the defense. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.

3. What was the most significant piece of evidence, in your personal opinion?

4. What was the most significant argument made, in your opinion?

5. What do you personally believe the correct verdict should be? Do you agree with the jury? Why or why not?



1. The prosecution's witnesses were: James Madison, John Adams, and Raul Grijalva.
Evidence consisted of the Boston Massacre, John Adams defending a British soldier,
The Constitution, the Statue of Liberty, and the Declaration of Independence.

2. The defense's witnesses were: Jan Brewer, Robert Watchhorn (Don't remember last name) ((Ellis Island commissioner)), and Senator Russell Pearce.
Evidence consisted of the SB1070.

3. In my personal opinion, the most significant piece of evidence had to be the amendments from the Constitution. In plain English it says right there on the document, that we will accept everyone as a person in this country, not only citizens.

4. I believe that my argument with Ben about the carrying of identification or my wallet while exercising or such activities was pretty significant. I got multiple praises after that, even though I did stray from my point a bit.

5. I do agree with the jury. Even though my side lost, I do personally believe the jury made the right decision. It is written in the Constitution. It's written on the Statue of Liberty. We are all human beings, we need to treat others as such.



I think I deserve a ___ out of 50 points because..... I did the following things very well.... because.... I could have done better at .... by.....

I think
I deserve a 45 out of 50 points because I did work very hard, but I did also slack off a bit. Hallie asked a lot of things of me that I did not complete, but I was overworked and the yelling did not help. I believe I researched my witness very well, and I believe I did very good in the overall trial. I could have been in costume on the first day, I misinterpreted the requirements for dress attire, and also I could have helped out my group more.