Reference no: EM132170495

Question: While I am providing the link here of New York State Court of Appeals -- choose "oral arguments" and watch both the appellant's and respondent's arguments), I strongly encourage you to attend a trial, in person. The energy in a courtroom during the course of a trial simply cannot be duplicated when watching an online video. My goal is for you to better understand the mechanics of the legal system by witnessing, firsthand, the demeanor of the judge, jury (if applicable), attorneys, parties and witnesses.

Your paper must be typewritten, double-spaced and between three and five pages in length. You must use a 12-point font and use one-inch margins. Your grade will be based upon the quality of your submission, including effective presentation and analysis of the issues presented.

1. Description of the courtroom.

2. Statement of the facts of the case.

3. Statement of names of all parties, attorneys and judge.

4. If there was a jury present, describe the jury's involvement and demeanor.

5. State the question(s) of law or issues presented.

6. State the decision, if any (if you were not present for the decision, note the decision you would have reached based upon the facts and evidence presented, as well as the reason(s) supporting your decision).

7. Note and explain the reasons for the Court's decision.

8. Note and explain whether you agree or disagree with the Court's decision.

9. Describe fully your experience, observations and your opinion of what you witnessed.