Is George guilty of murder? What would a court decide?
Witnesses:
Write your deposition, a 1-2 page statement giving your view of how Lennie’s death occurred, and anything else that might relate to motivation for the crime. Include quotations from the book as appropriate (at least three). Share this document with all four attorneys, and with the judge. Meet with attorneys as needed.
Jury:
If you're not also a witness or bailiff, answer the following question in a page or two: What is your view of the death penalty? That is, if a person is convicted of first degree murder, do you think s/he should be executed, or do you think life in prison should be the maximum sentence? Explain your reasons carefully.
Attorneys:
Prepare your opening and closing statements, as well as your direct examination questions for whichever witnesses you plan to call to make your case. Share your documents with the judge. Split the work up between you.
Interview each of your witnesses, read their statements, and go over your questions with them. Make sure they are able to answer them accurately from the book, or from their imaginations where the book leaves something out…
Bailiff (with the help of the Jury):
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Judge: Mr. Kissingford
Bailiff: Ashton
Attorneys
Prosecution (District Attorney): Ethan, Sydney
Defense (public defender): Caleb, Lily
Witnesses
George: Eli
Curley: Roman
Carlson: Landen
Candy: Maryjane
Slim: Kortlan
Crooks: Landen
Al Wilts, deputy sheriff: Maryjane
Jury:
Foreman: Kortlan
Members: Maryjane, Landen, Roman
WRITING AFTERWARDS:
ATTORNEY: Revise your opening or closing statement to make it the most compelling argument you can make for your version of the case. Take into account the arguments of opposing counsel. Include quotations from the book as appropriate (at least three).
JURY: Write a clear, multi-paragraph argument explaining why you arrived at your verdict. Give your three reasons. If the jury’s verdict was different from your original opinion, explain why you changed your mind. Include quotations from the book as appropriate (at least three).
BAILIFF: Prepare a statement recommending to the judge the appropriate sentence for George, in case the jury finds him guilty. If he should be executed, explain why; if incarcerated for life, explain why; if given a very light sentence explain why. Include quotations from the book as appropriate (at least three).
GEORGE: Write statement assessing the job your defense lawyers did. How good were they at defending you, according to the law? What parts of your case could they have presented more convincingly for the jury?