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Assignment: Discuss the case as if you are part of the prosecuting team in State. V students (attachment) to develop your argument. Your team will be presenting both the prosecuting team and defense team arguments in this paper.
Write a 300-400 -word paper that answers the following question
Defense arguments:
• Define types of homicide and corpus delicti. How is this related to the case?
• Does your team feel this defendant is competent to stand trial? Why or why not?
• Distinguish between competency to stand trial and an insanity defense.
• What is required in your state (California) for an insanity defense?
• What steps must be taken to prove insanity?
Prosecutor arguments:
• List the elements of each crime and the facts that establish each element.
• Provide a specific law for each charge. List the state where the law is effective. (california)
• Include the state where your case would be the strongest.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.