1976 Trial of Patricia Hearst

ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETELY ORIGINAL AND IN APA FORMAT ALL TOPICS SHOULD BE WELL COVERED AND RIGHTLY DETAILED AND ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Research the 1976 Trial of Patricia Hearst

You are an employee of the Jury Consultation Corporation. Imagine it is 1976, and Patricia Hearst has just been charged with armed robbery. You have been hired by the defense to assist in developing a strategy to help to acquit her.

Find answers to the following questions:

• Research the 1976 trial of Patricia Hearst and briefly summarize the case against her.
• What characteristics does Patricia Hearst possess that could possibly sway a jury in her favor? As a result, what characteristics should her defense attorney look for when selecting a jury?
• What characteristics does Patricia Hearst possess that could sway a jury against her? As a result, what characteristics should the prosecuting attorney look for when selecting a jury?
• What type of psychological expert should the defense hire? In other words, what area of psychology should the expert specialize in? Be specific and support your answer.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, to the client’s attorney explaining your answers to the above questions. Make sure that your report is something that an attorney could use to assist them in developing and trying a case.

Use headings, the bold style, and bulleted lists to effectively communicate your findings. You should include detailed speaker notes to assist in your presentation.