SearchtheUniversity Libraryor the internetfor trials using parameters such as, but not limited to, "watch criminal trials online." If you cannot locate a video of the trial, you may review court documents for the trial.Note:The trial must be concluded in order to complete this assessment.

Choosea criminal trial from within the last 10 years. The trial should be a major felony case such as murder, armed robbery, burglary, aggravated battery, attempted murder, etc. You may choose:

• A trial in Tennessee

Assessment Deliverable

article about the trial in which you:

• Summarize the trial, including the charge and the elements of the crime.
• Identify the parties represented in trial (i.e., prosecutor, judge, and defendant) and explain their roles.
• Identify the type of court the trial was held in. Refer to Ch. 1, "Law, Crime, Courts, and Controversy," for types of courts in the United States.
• Explain how the court had jurisdiction over the case (i.e., state or federal).
• Describe the steps of the trial process. Refer to Ch. 13, "Trials and Juries," for the steps and process. Explain the history of the criminal court process as it relates to the defendant's Sixth Amendment right and how it has evolved over time.

Citeat least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references. A decision of an appellate court is an acceptable reference.