Criminal Justice Question

CJ 202: Criminal Procedure & Evidence

All assignments must be completed in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or a similar word-processing program and must comply with the following formatting rules:

  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12-point
  • Spacing: Double-spaced
  • Margins: Standard (1 inch)

Each assignment must include the following information at the top of the first page:

  • Name of the assignment
  • Course name
  • Time and date
  • Students name
  • Professors name

Do not repeat the questions or case studies in your responses.
Begin directly with your written responses.


IRAC Model for Case Briefing (Acronym)

When briefing cases in this class, list the facts first, followed by the IRAC analysis below:

I Issue

  • Identify the legal issue(s) presented in the case.

R Rule

  • State the applicable law governing the issue (statutes, ordinances, regulations, or legal rules).

A Analysis (Most Important Section)

  • Apply the law to the facts of the case.
  • This section should include:
    • Your reasoning and legal analysis
    • Relevant precedent (case law)
    • Evidence from the record
    • Personal insight or experience where appropriate
  • Use your analysis to reach a reasoned conclusion.
  • Clearly state whether you agree or disagree with the courts holding, and explain why.
  • Analysis must be completed last, after fully developing your reasoning.

C Conclusion

  • State the courts final holding or decision.

Case Brief Assignment

Brief two (2) cases from Chapter 2 or Chapter 3.

Requirements:

  • Each case brief must be 300 words or more
  • Use the IRAC format outlined above
  • Begin each brief with a summary of the facts, followed by IRAC
  • Apply critical thinking and legal reasoning
  • Proper grammar, clarity, and organization are expected
  • Textbook: Criminal Procedure 10th Edition, Joel Samaha, Cengage Publisher ISBN: 9781305969001

Requirements: as needed

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