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American Legal Studies

Mr. Allaire - Room 236 - rallaire@cvs.k12.mi.us

COURSE DOCUMENTS

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Origins of American Legal Philosophy

American Legal Philosophy PPT

American Legal Principles PPT

Jurisdiction PPT

Crime Definitions PPT

Adversary Process

Analogy of American Law

Burden of Proof PPT

Case Law and Precedent

Top 10 Trials Reading

Top 10 Trials ASSIGNMENT

Supreme Court Website Assignment

Supreme Court Facts & Precedents

US Court Structure

TKAM - Trial Opening & Sheriff Tate

TKAM - Bob Ewell Testimony

TKAM - Maya Ewell Testimony

TKAM - Mayella Ewell Cross Examination

TKAM - Tom Robinson Testimony

Standards for BOP

The Role of the Courts PDF

Role of the Courts Assignment

To Kill a Mockingbird: Cast

To Kill a Mockingbird PPT

Judicial Review PPT

UNIT 1 GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Jurisdiction: Federal or State?

Bill of Rights Activity

Famous Trials Website

Bill of Rights - Video

Supreme Court - Typical Day

TKAM - Closing Argument

TKAM - Trial Aftermath

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The Jury Process

Steps in a Trial PPT

Jury Eligibility PPT

Criminal Trial Participants PPT

The Jury Trial as Drama PPT

Twelve Angry Men - Assignment

Twelve Angry Men PPT

Justice is Blind to Juror Excuses

Courtroom Hearing

Opening Statements - How It's Done

Closing Arguments - How It's Done

Verdict Announced

10 Trials That Gripped the Nation

The Jury Trial As Drama - Reading

Jury Duty - FAQ

Jury Summons and Badge

The Citizen's Jury - Reading

The Citizen's Jury - Assignment

Unit 2 - Graphic Organizer

Lizzie Borden Trial - Video

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Search and Seizure

4th Amendment - Standards of Search

4th Amendment ROL PPT

Briefing a Case PPT

Knowles v. Iowa

Knowles v. Iowa - Case Brief

Supreme Court Opinion Terms

Majority & Minority Opinion

Exclusionary Rule

Maryland v. Pringle Questions

Maryland v. Pringle

Mapp v. Ohio - Video Explanation

Maryland v. Pringle - Video Explanation

Exclusionary Rule - Video Explanation

New Jersey v. TLO

New Jersey v. T.L.O. - Rubric

Doe v. Highland

Safford v. Redding

Vernonia v. Acton - Survey

Vernonia v. Acton Majority Opinion

Forfeiture Case/Detroit News Editorial

Court Rules For Driver in Traffic Stop

4th Amendment Review - Exceptions

Forefeiture - The Numbers

NJ v. TLO - Video Explanation

Safford v. Redding - After the case

Vernonia v. Acton - Video Explanation

Traffic Stop analysis

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Criminal Proceedure

Outline of Criminal Proceedure

1st Degree Murder (Elements) PPT

Miranda v. Arizona

OJ (Definitions) PPT

OJ - Glove Evidence

OJ - Layout of the House

OJ- Legal Analysts

Murder On A Sunday Morning

Patrick McGuiness

Interview - Patrick McGuiness

Brenton Butler Case

OJ Simpson Trial Analysis

Definition of Forensics

Patrick McGuiness - Update

Forensic Science (A to Z)

Defense - Dr. Henry Lee

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OJ - Trial at a Glance

OJ Trial Comparison

OJ - Johnnie Cochran

OJ - Prosecution

OJ - Jury Analysis

Famous Trials Website

Simpson Trial Verdict

Why OJ Won - Documentary

Crime Scene Simulation

Citizen's Reaction to the Verdict

Simpson Trial - Where are they now?

Forensic Scientists

Forensics - Crime Scene Investigation

"Time To Go Home"

OJ Simpson - Defense

O J Simpson Trial - Summary of Case

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The First Amendment

1st Amendment - Freedom of Speech

1st Amendment - Case Law

Tinker v. Des Moines

1st Amendment and Survey

Tinker v. Des Moines - Assignment

Bivens v. Albuquerque Public Schools

Boroff v. Van Wert Public Schools

Boroff v. Van Wert - Assignment

Defamation - Standards

Bailey v. Mathers

Snyder v. Phelps

Westboro Baptist Church

Tinker v. Des Moines - Video Explanation

Mahanoy School District v. Levy

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Texas v. Johnson Survey

Texas v. Johnson - Summary of the Case

Tinker v. Des Moines - Video Explanation

Texas v. Johnson - Assignment

Texas v. Johnson - Majority & MinorityOpinions

Texas v. Johnson - Video Summary

US v. Alvarez - Video

US v. Alvarez - You Be The Judge

Texas v. Johnson - Decision Announced

Texas v. Johnson - Parody

US v. Alvarez - Supreme Court Arguments

1st Amendment Review - Can or Can't?

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Civil Proceedure

Civil Procedure Outline

Civil Procedure Terms

Park West Lawsuit

Civil Procedure - A Lawsuit

Frivolous Lawsuit

Civil Law vs. Criminal Law - Differences

What is a Civil Lawsuit? - Video

Liability - Definition

Famous Legal Battles in Music

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OJ Simpson - Civil Trial

"Why OJ Lost" - Civil Trial

Liebeck v. McDonalds

Simpson - Sentencing

Comparison of the 2 Trials

Status of Judgment against Simpson

Fan Sues NY Jets & NY Giants

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Crime & Punishment

Capital Punishment Vocabulary

Capital Punishment & Death Row

Capital Punishment Methods

The History of Capital Punishment

The Death Penalty in the US - Video

Furman v. Georgia

Gregg v. Georgia

Roper v. Simmons

Gregg v. Georgia - Video Explanation

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Death Penalty Information Center

Death Penalty - Fact Sheet

States With & Without the Death Penalty

Capital Punishment Survey

Methods of Execution in the US

Death Penalty - Pro and Con

The History of the Death Penalty

Furman v. Georgia - Assignment

Gregg v. Georgia - Assignment

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08

The Legal Field as a Vocation

Becoming A Lawyer - PPT

Michigan Bar Exam

Court Reporting Schools in Mi.

What Is Law School Like?

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Types of Lawyers & Salaries

Lawyer Salaries

Becoming a Process Server

Police Officer Career

Secret Service Training

Law Enforcement Careers in Michigan

Law Enforcement Careers

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Course Review and Final Exam

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