CJ 498 EC Commonwealth v Aaron Hernandez & the American Justice System Essay

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Choose a high-profile, contemporary American criminal case (withinthe past 25 years) to review. In a 5–7 page paper (1250–1750 words),prepare a case write-up that incorporates all aspects of the criminaljustice system—from police investigation, to arrest, evidence, courtproceedings, and eventually sentencing.

• Describe the nature of the case, citing it in appropriate legal format (i.e., Miranda v. Arizona, 1966).
• Explain the investigation. What legal foundations and constitutionallaws and amendments were present? What type of defense, if any, wasused?
• Describe the court proceedings; pre-trial hearings, indictments, thetrial, defense and prosecution arguments, and court outcome—acquittal,guilty, not guilty, NGRI, GBMI, etc.
• Finally, describe the correctional phase, if applicable: jail, prison, probation, parole, etc.
• Would there be a significant difference if adjudicated in anotherlevel of court (i.e, federal)? Would the punishment be more, or lesssevere? Would the evidence be handled differently?

Summarize the case and offer your analysis of the proceedings. Whatare your thoughts about the investigation, evidence, court proceedings,and verdict? Make sure you support your conclusions with cited andreferenced materials.