Criminal JusticeCrime Spotlight Analysis: The Boston Marathon BombingThe purpose of the Crime Spotlight Analysis is to apply learning and understanding to real world cases. For each Spotlightwe will learn about a specific case or event.For each analysis you will:(1) Compose a 2-3 page, double spaced paper; 1-inch margins, Times New Roman font(2) Analyze the person, case, and/or event
Part 1: Facts of the CaseIn this section, you will address ONLY THE FACTS of the case. Facts can include (but not limited to):§ What happened?§ Who was involved?§ Who did it happen to?§ When did it happen?§ Where did it happen?This section is FACTS ONLY. No explanations of why. No legal arguments. No personal thoughts.
Part 2: Arguments & LegalIn this section, you will address THE ARGUMENTS and LEGAL RATIONALE that was made during the case. Thisincludes (but not limited to):Plaintiffs Case:§ What are the major points/arguments made?§ What are they trying to prove?§ What evidence do they present?§ What legal basis do they use?Defendants Case:§ What are the major points/arguments made?§ What are they trying to prove?§ What evidence do they present?§ What legal basis do they use?The Judgement & Rationale:§ What was the judgement rendered?§ What reason (legal) did the judge provide?
Part 3: Your Thoughts & ConnectionsIn this section, you will address YOUR THOUGHTS on the case, the legality and impact. This includes (but not limitedto):§ What are your thoughts on this?§ How would you have decided the case (if applicable)? Support with evidence.§ Analyze the situation…discuss this in terms of what you are learning or have learned in the course