MVV395K Introduction to Criminal Law and Trial by Jury in the United States

Právnická fakulta
jaro 2025
Rozsah
0/1/0. 3 kr. Ukončení: k.
Vyučováno kontaktně
Vyučující
Hon. Kathleen Lang (cvičící), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Garance
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Právnická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Právnická fakulta
Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin
MVV395K/01: Po 31. 3. 12:00–13:40 041, Út 1. 4. 12:00–13:40 041, St 2. 4. 18:00–19:40 041, Čt 3. 4. 12:00–13:40 041, 14:00–15:40 041, Pá 4. 4. 10:00–11:40 133, 12:00–13:40 133
Předpoklady
MP215Zk Úvod do mezinar. a ev. práva
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je určen pouze studentům mateřských oborů.

Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 30 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 29/30, pouze zareg.: 4/30
Mateřské obory/plány
předmět má 60 mateřských oborů, zobrazit
Cíle předmětu
This course will provide an overview of Jury Trials in the United States. There will be a general overview of the history and legal foundations for trials by jury. Students will use a case file that will be discussed throughout the class. Jury selection, opening statements, direct examination, cross examination and closing argument will be discussed with emphasis on presenting a trial to a jury. Presentation of evidence and case analysis will also be covered. At the end of the class students will do a mock trial of the case file incorporating the trial skills discussed.
Výstupy z učení
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the history and structure of a Jury Trial.
2. Read a case file and complete a case analysis.
3. Show knowledge of selecting a jury, presenting an opening statement, direct and cross examination, and closing argument.
4. Students will be familiar with presenting and challenging evidence.
5. Participate in a mock trial using the trial skills discussed.
Osnova
  • 1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE JURY TRIAL IN THE UNITED STATES LEGAL SYSTEM: TRIAL BY JURY Part 1– Discussion of the history of jury trials; the part they play in the American justice system; when they are available, and how they are different from a bench trial. The basic structure of a jury trial will be covered with discussion of what happens before a jury trial and how a jury is selected. Case Analysis will be introduced
  • 2. TRIAL BY JURY Part 2 – The trial begins - Opening statements to the Jury; structure, goal, and rules. The State’s Case – Types of Evidence and how it is admitted through Direct Examination of witnesses. Procedure and strategy for presentation of direct examination to a jury. Discussion of the role of case analysis.
  • 3. TRIAL BY JURY Part 3 – Explanation of Cross Examination, opposing counsel tests the evidence presented during direct examination. Procedure and strategy for presentation of cross examination to a jury. Role of case analysis. Defendant’s decision on whether to present evidence and the effect on the jury. Closing argument; purpose, structure, goal, and guidelines. The role of making inferences from the evidence.
  • 4. Jury Trial 1 – State v Peyton – Mock jury trial
  • 5. Jury Trial 2 – State v Peyton – Mock jury trial
Literatura
  • Case file of a criminal case, Articles on the topics covered in the course.
Výukové metody
Lecture, instruction, mock jury trial
Metody hodnocení
Students will participate in a mock trial and complete a case analysis of the trial file. They will also submit related written summaries as assigned.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Další komentáře
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Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích jaro 2024.
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