Summary Of Mr. Edley's Case

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Today we have a very serious charge before you. We have Dr Richard Kimball, who is before you on the charges of first-degree murder. However, he is not guilty based on our success to provide reasonable doubt that Kimball planned and deliberately kill his wife or that he was provoked into killing his wife in the heat of passion.

Despite recent reforms on the law of murder and voluntary manslaughter; including the special defence of diminished responsibility and loss of control, there are still inconsistencies present making the law unsatisfactory. This area of the law is in ‘dire need of reform’; as pointed out by the Law Commission in their 2006 report; Murder, Manslaughter and infanticide. The report stated how ‘The Law governing homicide in England and Wales is a rickety structure built upon shaky foundations.’

Imagine a sunny day at the West Side Park. Children playing hopscotch and wishing on coins being flipped into the fountain. Now, at that same fountain, imagine an innocent teen being stabbed to death and three liters of blood staining the steps. One summer night, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade walked to the West Side Park. Bob Sheldon and his friends drove up to the boys while intoxicated. Bob’s friends friends and Johnny’s have had previous disagreements. After fighting, Bob attempted to dump Ponyboy in the fountain when Johnny stabbed him and killed him. Johnny Cade is guilty of Bob Sheldon’s murder because he knew he was guilty and confessed, he wanted to kill him, and he could have attacked Bob in some other way that would not have proven fatal.

2. Case Facts: On October 13, 1979, George Schnopps fatally shot his wife of 14 years. The victim and schnopps began having marital problems six months prior, when schnopps became suspicious that his wife was seeing another man. A few days prior to the incident, Schnopps threatened to make his wife suffer. On October 12, 1979 while at work asked a coworker to buy him a gun, telling the worker that he had been receiving threatening phone calls. Schnopps paid his coworker for the gun and ammunition. On the day of the incident, Schnopps told a neighbor he was going to call his wife and have her come pick up some things, and asked if them to keep the youngest child with her so he could talk to with his wife. When the wife went over Schnopps tried to convince his wife to stay with him, in response the wife made some vulgar comments which triggered Schnopps. He then shot her and then shot himself. Shortly after he called the neighbor and told her what had happened and she called the police. The defense offered evidence from friends and coworkers who noticed difference in Schnopps physical and emotional health after the victim had left him. The Commonwealth’s expert

Roger Shockley was incarcerated in Madison County jail at the beginning of the case opening. Roger was placed in reception at Graham Correctional Center for the months of January and February. In the end of February Roger was transfer to Big Muddy Correctional Center. Roger has not made contact with this worker about his transfer or services he is engaging in at Big Buddy Correctional Center.

I think the 2nd fallacy was vote by 11 persons in favor of hanging of that murderer without any discussion. I didn’t see this type of way to take decision by liable persons. I know this case is straight forward with 2 witness who seen the murder but some discussion must be there, because it is also possible that the way all the person see this case is completely different with the case actually is. So because of decision without any discussion I found it as a fallacy.

3. Dudley and Stephen will be charged with first-degree murder. Their punishment should be 20-30 years or life in prison. The murder of Brooks was no accident because it was premeditated. Despite the malnutrition as a factor Brooks was still sane and refused to be eaten but the other two ignored this without a second thought. By convicting Dudley and Stephen it will show that the law of the country is absolute. It will also decrease the chances of someone appealing because "They were mentally ill during the time of the killing."

Answer: I think the authors point of view is one sided a little because he thinks everyone thinks their life out completely and has common sense. A lot of these crimes could have been prevented but you also have to take into account that persons circumstances. The crimes discussed in this chapter showcases that it can be a good explanation and not every murderer is a

2. Why does the County Attorney care so much about discovering a motive for the killing ?

An accomplice (Etzweiler) can only be held liable for a crime that he intended to facilitate negligent homicide, in which this case he did not have

As the defence lawyer for George Milton, I argue that my client should not be convicted for the murder of Lennie Small based on the structure of his relationship with Lennie and his pure intentions.

The questionable forensic evidence, the untrustworthy witnesses and the insufficient investigation are all reasons why Steven Truscott should never have been charged with the rape and murder of Lynne Harper. Being charged with something you did not commit is something nobody wants to go through. Evidence, witnesses and the investigation portion is very important for a case to run correctly. It took Steven Truscott 42 years to finally get his name cleared. He went through many trials and hearings to finally get the news one day that he was free to go. Most of his life was taken from him that he will never get back. “They finally got it right after all these years. I am so used to fighting. Now we don’t have to fight anymore.”

I asked Webster if he ever removed any of his clothing, and he said "no". I

Secondly, no justice had been done to Bob Ewell and he got away with a false accusation and Bob basically for all practical purposes killed Tom Robinson. Overall what Arthur Radley had done was justifiable and far fairer than any court would be to Mr. Tom Robinson. (Fassett)

In conclusion to the Laci Peterson case, I disagree with the sentencing of Scott Peterson to death just based on circumstantial evidence. There was