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Simulated Trial Portfolio Instructions

Step 1
List the Caracter's of Little Red Riding Hood Who will be involved in the criminal or civil case. Tell what incident in the story the trial will cover.
Step 2
Decide if the trial will be a criminal case or a civil suit. Explain why the Case is either criminal or civil.
Step 3
After deciding on what type of case, decide what evidence will be introduced by the prosecuting attorney or the plaintiff. Decide what evidence will be offered by the defendant's attorney. Be sure to include what witnesses will be called and what evidence they will provide.
Step 4
Put yourself into the juror's role and decide what the Verdict be.

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Simulated Trial Portfolio Instructions

Step 1: Characters and Incident

Characters Involved in the Case:

  1. Little Red Riding Hood - The protagonist who was allegedly harmed by the Wolf.
  2. The Wolf - The defendant accused of predatory behavior.
  3. Grandmother - A witness and potential victim of the Wolf's actions.
  4. The Woodcutter - A witness who intervenes and rescues both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother.

Incident Covered by the Trial: The trial will focus on the incident where the Wolf deceives Little Red Riding Hood, ultimately threatens her and her grandmother, and attempts to eat them. The case will explore the consequences of the Wolf's actions and whether they constitute a crime or wrongdoing.

Step 2: Type of Case

Type of Case: Criminal Case

Explanation: This case is classified as a criminal case because the Wolf's actions involve predatory behavior, deception, and attempted harm against both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother. The nature of the charges can involve assault, attempted murder, or other crimes against the individuals and society.

Step 3: Evidence and Witnesses

Prosecution Evidence (by the prosecuting attorney):

  1. Testimonies:

    • Little Red Riding Hood: To recount her experience of being misled by the Wolf and describe the threats made to both her and her grandmother.
    • Grandmother: To testify about her own experiences and how she felt endangered by the Wolf's actions.
    • Woodcutter: To provide an account of the rescue and describe the eating of the grandmother and Little Red Riding Hood's cries for help.

  2. Physical Evidence:

    • A piece of clothing or belongings left behind in the Wolf's lair that matches Little Red Riding Hood or her grandmother.
    • Medical reports detailing any injuries or trauma suffered by the grandmother after the incident.

Defense Evidence (by the defendant's attorney):

  1. Testimonies:

    • The Wolf: To argue that he did not intend to harm Little Red Riding Hood or her grandmother, and that it was a misunderstanding (e.g., claiming he was just hungry).

  2. Character Witnesses:

    • A character witness who can testify to the Wolf's prior good behavior or non-violent nature, suggesting that he is not a dangerous predator.

  3. Physical Evidence:

    • A lack of physical evidence proving the Wolf attempted to harm either of the victims (e.g., no bite marks, signs of struggle).

Step 4: Jury's Verdict

As a juror, after discussing the evidence presented, I would render the following verdict:

Verdict: Guilty

Reasoning: The overwhelming evidence from eyewitness testimonies indicates that the Wolf exhibited threatening and predatory behavior. Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother were clearly in danger, and the Woodcutter’s intervention shows that the situation was serious enough to warrant criminal charges. The defense, while trying to establish a character defense, fails to provide any credible evidence that would negate the Wolf's culpability for his actions during the incident. The safety of the community from predatory behavior must be prioritized, leading to a decision of guilt in this case.