The overall issues to be decided at trial is: (1) if the Federal law making distribution of marijuana illegal is unconstitutional, and (2) whether the Federal or California State law should be controlling. Jones, Inc. (Plaintiffs) will argue that the law is unconstitutional; The United States (Defendants) will argue that it is constitutional. It is up to you to state why your side is correct (arguments) and why the other side is incorrect (counterargument).

Opening Statement: Names of group members, the party you represent [Plaintiff or Defendant, and what you want the court to do. (1 point)

Arguments: Write down 2 reasons why the court should rule in your favor. You should use 1 justification using the law above (1 point) and 1 using the facts/policy arguments (1 point). Your group should also develop 1 counterargument that the other side will use (legal, factual, or policy) and why it is irrelevant/weak/less important (1 point).

Conclusion: Conclude in one sentence that the law is (Defendant) or is not (Plaintiff) constitutional (1 point).