Criminal Trial Process

The criminal trial process has many components. In this assessment, you explore real-life examples of the criminal trial process in 2 different types of trials.

Search the Internet for trials using parameters such as, but not limited to, “watch criminal trials online,” or visit the Wild About Trial website. 

Compare 2 trials. If possible, compare a murder trial with one involving another major felony. Include the parties represented in each trial (i.e., plaintiff and defendant). 

Write 350- to 700-word comparison in which you: 

• Summarize what each trial was about. 
• Identify the type of court the trials were held in. Refer to Ch. 1 for types of courts in the United States. 
• Describe as many of the steps of each trial as you can. Refer to Ch. 13 for the steps/process. 
• Explain the similarities and differences between the 2 trials you selected. 
• Identify as many of the actors of each trial as you can who played a role in the steps of the trial process. What were their roles? 

Cite a minimum of 2 sources (one source for each trial). 

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.