Case at Bar Facts
Where did Taylor get his gun?
from his time serving in the Marines
The specific right Taylor claims he did not knowingly waive before his police car statement
Miranda Statement
What legal term refers to a person’s tendency/inclination to act a certain way?
Propensity
Affirmed
The appeal court upholds the trial court's ruling
How much money would Joseph Taylor have gotten if he was found not guilty?
$1,000,000 from the trust fund Maureen's father set up for her
The motion filed by Taylor's counsel to prevent the police car statement from being introduced at trial
Motion to suppress
What are the 2 definitions of Relevant Evidence?
(a) it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and (b) the fact is of consequence in determining the action
Reversed and remanded
The appeal court overturns the trial courts original decision and rules for a new trial to take place
What car did Taylor drive?
2012 white Pontiac Grand Prix
Which issue 1 cases support Defense
People v Braggs and People v Soto
What is Modus Operandi (MO)
similar means or methods; establishes a “habit”
Prejudicial
Evidence that wrongfully causes bias to the jury without proving anything; you must prove that evidence is MORE prejudicial than probative if you are arguing that the trial court erred in allowing certain evidence
What was Taylor previously convicted for?
aggravated assault for threatening someone with his gun
Which issue 1 cases support Prosecution( those that are affirmed)
People v Garcia and People v Rogers
Which issue 2 case(s) rulings support the Prosecution
People v Clark; People v Haley; People v Robinson (affirmed in part and reversed in part)
Harmless error
error that did not determine the outcome of the case; the court can find error without needing a new trial if the error was harmless
What was Taylor’s blood alcohol level during his interaction with Officer Scwartz?
0.08%
What are the three legal terms for a valid miranda waiver?
knowing, intelligent, and voluntary
Which issue 2 case(s) rulings support the Defense
People v Gregory; People v Robinson (affirmed in part and reversed in part)
Probative
evidence that can prove or disprove a fact; factual evidence