Reference no: EM133712655
Homework: Criminal Law- Motions in Action
In this homework, you are to:
I. Explain what a Motion for Summary Judgment is.
II. Explain what a Motion to Dismiss is.
III. Compare and contrast the two motions.
IV. Observe a Motion for Summary Judgment or a Motion to Dismiss in a federal court.
1. Go to uscourts gov website;
2. Locate "About Federal Courts" in the top navigation banner of the website and click on it;
3. Under "Judicial Administration," locate "Cameras in Courts" and click on it;
4. In the "Select a Procedural Posture" field, use the drop-down to select "Motion for Summary Judgment" or select "Motion to Dismiss" and click "Apply."
5. Choose a case from the list that is of interest to you and observe a minimum of 30 minutes of the proceeding.
V. Analyze what you observed in the hearing.
1. Include the name of the case; and,
2. Whether it was a Motion for Summary Judgment or a Motion to Dismiss hearing.