Characters
Who is the author of our book?
Walter Dean Myers
Where did the crime happen?
At a drug store
How does Steve feel about being in jail?
He hates it!
What is a defense lawyer?
Someone who tries to make you look innocent
Who is the main character in our story?
Steve Harmon
What is Steve being accused of?
Murder and being the lookout
What kind of person is Osvaldo Cruz?
A fake tough guy
What is a prosecutor?
Someone that tries to make you look guilty
Give ONE fact that shows Steve is innocent
Mr. Stewart will determine if this fact is correct
Who was Steve’s lawyer?
Kathy O'Brien
Who robbed the drug store?
James King and Richard "Bobo" Evans
How did Steve feel when he heard about how Mr. Nesbitt died?
It scared him and he hated hearing about it
What is a plea deal?
You agree to help out the police and you get less time on your sentence
Give ONE fact that shows Steve is guilty
Mr. Stewart will determine if this fact is correct
Who was James Kings lawyer?
Asa Briggs
What was missing from the drug store?
Cigs
How did James King feel when he heard about how Mr. Nesbitt died?
He didn't care
What does B&E stand for?
Breaking and entering
Give TWO facts that show Steve is innocent
Mr. Stewart will determine if these facts are correct
Who was the prosecutor?
Sandra Petrocelli
Who was found dead at the drug store and how did the person die?
Mr. Nesbitt. He got shot and drowned in his own blood.
How is Steve starting to feel after being in jail for a while?
It is becoming hard to continue to believe that he is innocent.
What does a felony mean? Is this better or worse than a misdemeanor?
Felony is the worst crime possible! It is worse than a misdemeanor.
Give TWO facts that show Steve is guilty
Mr. Stewart will determine if these facts are correct